SEROMYCIN

Drug Name: SEROMYCIN

SEROMYCIN DESCRIPTION:
CYCLOSERINE CAPSULE ORAL (sye-klo-SER-een)

COMMON SEROMYCIN BRAND NAME(S):
Seromycin

SEROMYCIN SIDE EFFECTS:
Drowsiness may occur. If it continues or becomes severe, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you experience: dizziness, headache, tremor, slurred speech, tingling of the hands or feet, mental confusion, irritability, anxiety, skin rash. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

HOW TO USE SEROMYCIN:
SEROMYCIN: Take this by mouth as directed usually every 12 hours for the first two weeks. SEROMYCIN works best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level. Do this by taking the medication at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day and night. Continue using this for the full time prescribed. It may be necessary to continue therapy for tuberculosis for several months to one year or more. Stopping the medication too early may result in ineffective treatment.

SEROMYCIN USES:
This is used with other medication in the treatment of tuberculosis infections. It is also used to treat certain types of urinary tract infections.

SEROMYCIN PRECAUTIONS:
Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: kidney disease, epilepsy, depression, anxiety, mental illness, any allergies. Use caution driving or performing tasks requiring alertness since this may cause drowsiness. Use of alcohol increases the risk and severity of these side effects. It is recommended to limit intake of alcoholic beverages while taking SEROMYCIN. SEROMYCIN should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy. SEROMYCIN is excreted into breast milk and is not recommended for use while breast-feeding. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

SEROMYCIN DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Tell your doctor of any nonprescription or prescription medication you may take particularly: other anti-tuberculosis medication (e.g., isoniazid, ethionamide, pyridoxine). Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

SEROMYCIN OVERDOSE:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include dizziness, confusion, drowsiness, headache, seizures, and loss of consciousness.

SEROMYCIN NOTES:
Laboratory tests will be done frequently while taking this to monitor its effects and prevent side effects.

MISSED SEROMYCIN DOSE:
It is important to receive each dose as scheduled. If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

SEROMYCIN STORAGE:
Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from moisture and light as directed. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep out of the reach of children.