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Ethide 250mg Tablet is an antibiotic that belongs to a class of medicines known as anti tuberculosis drugs. It is used in the treatment and prevention of tuberculosis, an infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs and in some cases other parts of the body.Ethide 250mg Tablet is usually given in combination with at least one other tuberculosis medicine. It is used in cases where bacteria have developed resistance to other antibacterial medicines. It should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. This medicine may be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time every day. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early can result in treatment failure and in the development of drug-resistant tuberculosis. This can lead to serious health complications.If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose, as it may increase the side effects.Some people may experience loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, gastric irritation (inflammation of the stomach lining) and sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing (orthostatic hypotension), as side effects of this medicine. Please consult your doctor if these side effects worry you or do not get better.Inform your doctor if you have diabetes as it can lower the sugar levels in the blood. If you are diabetic, you should monitor your blood sugar regularly. Your doctor may monitor your liver function, vision, and thyroid function while on treatment with this medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using this medicine.

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Alcohol: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Ethide 250mg Tablet. Pregnancy: Ethide 250mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. Breastfeeding: Ethide 250mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. Driving: Ethide 250mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Ethide 250mg Tablet may cause side effects such as drowsiness or a headache, that can impair your ability to drive. Kidney: Ethide 250mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Ethide 250mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with end stage kidney disease. Liver: Ethide 250mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ethide 250mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Ethide 250mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with the severe liver disease.

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Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if youҀ™re worried about them Common Side Effects : Loss of appetite Nausea Vomiting Gastric irritation Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing) Weakness Depression Sleepiness

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