CYCLOSERINE - mTatva Health-PIE

Contents

1 Overview
2 Usage
3 Frequently Asked Questions
4 How Do I Take It?
5 Precautions
6 Symptoms of Overdosage
7 Common Side-Effects
8 Serious Side-Effects
9 Disease Interactions
10 Technical Classification
11 Storage Conditions
12 Available Alternatives
- 12.1 Common Drugs with CYCLOSERINE as Ingredient
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Overview

CYCLOSERINE is a Schedule H drug.
Cycloserine is an antibiotic. It prevents tuberculous bacteria from growing in your body. Cycloserine is used to treat tuberculosis(TB). Cycloserine is also sometimes used to treat urinary tract and other types of infections that have not responded to other treatments.

Usage

CYCLOSERINE is generally used to treat: Tuberculosis, Urinary Tract Infection

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 12month

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

Avoid alcohol while taking cycloserine. Alcohol will increase your risk of having a seizure during cycloserine treatment. Alcohol will also increase dizziness and drowsiness.Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Cycloserine may cause dizziness or drowsiness. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities. Take each dose with a full glass (8 ounces) of water.

Symptoms of Overdosage

CYCLOSERINE over-dosage can result in: Drowsiness, Confusion, Head Headache, Dizziness, Restless Or Irritability, Slurred Speech, Inappropriate Behavior, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)

Common Side-Effects

CYCLOSERINE : Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Head Headache

Serious Side-Effects

CYCLOSERINE : Anxiety, Confusion, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Restless Or Irritability, Depressed Mood, Nervousness, Slurred Speech

Disease Interactions

CYCLOSERINE can interfere with: Colitis, Gastroenteritis

Technical Classification

CYCLOSERINE is categorized as: ANTITUBERCULOSIS COMBINATIONS / ANTITUBERCULOSIS AGENTS / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with CYCLOSERINE as Ingredient

COXERIN 250MG CAP	CYCLOSERINE 250.0 MG
CYCLORIN 250MG CAP	CYCLOSERINE 250.0 MG
CYCLOTEC 250MG CAP	CYCLOSERINE 250.0 MG
MD SERINE 250MG TAB	CYCLOSERINE 250.0 MG
MYCOTUF C 250MG TAB	CYCLOSERINE 250.0 MG
MYSER 250MG CAP	CYCLOSERINE 250.0 MG
PAMSERINE 250MG TAB	CYCLOSERINE 250.0 MG
PSORID 25MG CAPULE	CYCLOSERINE 25.0 MG