TRECATOR-SC

Drug Name: TRECATOR-SC

TRECATOR-SC DESCRIPTION:
ETHIONAMIDE - ORAL (eth-eye-OH-nuh-mide)

COMMON TRECATOR-SC BRAND NAME(S):
Trecator SC

TRECATOR-SC SIDE EFFECTS:
Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, drowsiness, dizziness or metallic taste might occur. If these persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Changing the time of the dosage may relieve some side effects. Unlikely but report promptly: depression. Very unlikely but report promptly: numbness or tingling of the hands and feet, seizures, shakiness, hallucinations, vision problems, yellowing of the eyes or skin, rash, mouth sores, sun sensitivity ("sunburn"), unusual bruising. Diabetics should monitor more closely for low blood sugar symptoms. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

HOW TO USE TRECATOR-SC:
TRECATOR-SC: Take by mouth exactly as directed, from one to three times per day for a minimum of 6 months. Follow your medication label instructions. Antibiotics work 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. It is critical to take TRECATOR-SC and the other TB drugs until the full prescribed treatment is finished even if symptoms have disappeared. Stopping the medication too early will allow bacteria to continue to grow resulting in a relapse of the infection. Refill your prescription as directed. Consult your pharmacist. It is recommended to take pyridoxine (vitamin B6) along with TRECATOR-SC. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about this.

TRECATOR-SC USES:
TRECATOR-SC is used to treat tuberculosis in combination with other anti-tuberculosis drugs.

OTHER USES OF TRECATOR-SC:
TRECATOR-SC may also be used for treating other mycobacterial infections.

TRECATOR-SC PRECAUTIONS:
Before taking TRECATOR-SC, tell your doctor your medical history, including: any allergies (especially drug allergies), liver disease, diabetes. Limit alcohol intake since alcohol can increase the drowsiness effect of TRECATOR-SC and also affect your liver. Use caution when performing activities requiring alertness. TRECATOR-SC should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known whether TRECATOR-SC is excreted into human milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

TRECATOR-SC DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you may use, especially cycloserine and isoniazid. These drugs may be used with caution in tuberculosis patients when clearly necessary for combination treatment. Medications that can increase the drowsiness effect of this drug include: sedatives, tranquilizers, drugs for sleep, narcotic pain relievers, psychiatric medications (e.g., chlorpromazine), certain antidepressants (e.g., amitriptyline), certain antihistamines (e.g., diphenhydramine), muscle relaxatns, anti- seizure medications. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

TRECATOR-SC OVERDOSE:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

TRECATOR-SC NOTES:
TRECATOR-SC has been prescribed for your current condition only. Do not use it later for another infection or give it to others. A different medication may be needed in those cases.

MISSED TRECATOR-SC DOSE:
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.

TRECATOR-SC STORAGE:
Store at room temperature at approximately 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For information on enrollment call Medic Alert(TM) at 1-800-854-1166. In Canada call 1-800-668-1507.