cycloserine or isoniazid may increase the risk of seizures (convulsions) in people with a history of seizures. the dosage of cycloserine may need to be adjusted for people with kidney disease.
Antituberculosis drugs are medicines used to treat tuberculosis, an infectious disease that can affect the lungs and other organs.
Antituberculosis drugs are available only with a physician's prescription and come in tablet, capsule, liquid and injectable forms.
The recommended dosage depends on the type of antituberculosis drug and may be different for different patients.
To clear up tuberculosis completely, antituberculosis drugs must be taken for as long as directed. This may mean taking the medicine every day for a year or two or even longer.
Drugs can be beneficial for treating medical conditions because they can help alleviate symptoms, manage chronic conditions, and improve quality of life for patients.
Cholesterol-reducing drugs may make some medical problems worse. Before using these drugs, people with any of these medical conditions should make sure their physicians are aware of their conditions:
There are many different antituberculosis drugs available. A lot of them do cause anaemia as a side effect, although some of them do not. Depending on how each drug works, the type of anaemia it causes varies. Some antituberculosis drugs that cause anaemia as a side effect are: * Cycloserine - megaloblastic anaemia * Isoniazid - haemolytic anaemia or aplastic anaemia * Pyrazinamide - sideroblastic anaemia * Rifampicin - haemolytic anaemia
Chemical substances that affect the way the body works are generally referred to as drugs. Drugs can have various effects on the body, such as altering biochemical processes, changing mood or behavior, or treating medical conditions.
cycloserine (Seromycin), ethambutol (Myambutol), ethionamide (TrecatorSC), isoniazid (Nydrazid, Laniazid), pyrazinamide, rifabutin (Mycobutin), and rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane).
Cornwall, Janet. "Tuberculosis: A Clinical Problem of International Importance." The Lancet (August 30, 1997): 660.
Drugs that are prescribed by a doctor are medical drugs.
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