CYCLOSERINE, 250mg, caps. blister
Valid Article
CYCLOSERINE
- In the WHO list of Essential Medicines 2023 (Complementary List)
Therapeutic Action
Antimycobacterial
Indications
Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis (DR-TB), in combination with other TB medicines
Instructions for use
The 125 mg capsule is intended for paediatric use.
Must be taken with water before or after meals.
Blister packaging is the packaging of choice for antituberculosis medicines due to the unstable nature of some of them when exposed to higher temperatures and humidity.
Bulk packaging (hospital packs) should only be used in special circumstances or in case of unexpected problems in availability of the blister presentation.
The quantity to be ordered is calculated per capsule, not per blister.
Precautions for Use
Avoid in patients with epilepsy, depression, psychosis, severe anxiety, history of neurological or psychiatric disorders, chronic alcohol use.
Avoid alcohol during treatment.
Storage
Below 25ºC - Protect from humidity