Review the side-effects of Prothionamide as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Gastrointestinal:Excessive salivation, metallic taste, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, anorexia, diarrhea and inflammation of the mouth
Central nervous system: Depression, drowsiness, encephalopathy, peripheral neuropathy, headache, restlessness, anxiety, psychotic disturbances
Liver: Transient increases in Liver Function Test parameters, acute hepatitis (rare)
Metabolic: Hypothyroidism, gynecomastia, hypoglycemia
• Blood sugar levels must be monitored in diabetic patients.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Gastrointestinal:Excessive salivation, metallic taste, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, anorexia, diarrhea and inflammation of the mouth
Central nervous system: Depression, drowsiness, encephalopathy, peripheral neuropathy, headache, restlessness, anxiety, psychotic disturbances
Liver: Transient increases in Liver Function Test parameters, acute hepatitis (rare)
Metabolic: Hypothyroidism, gynecomastia, hypoglycemia
Other Precautions :
• Thyroid function tests have to be taken once in 3 months when taking prothionamide.• Blood sugar levels must be monitored in diabetic patients.
