PROTHIONAMIDE, 250mg, tab., blister
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DORAPRON2T1
Valid Article
Account code:
60000
HS Code:
300490
Last Updated on:
07/11/2024, 17:51:03
Former
Code(s):
DORAPRON2T- DORAZBD0319
6.2.5 - Antituberculosis medicines
Classification of the medicines in groups and subgroups according to their therapeutic use.
The classification used by MSF is based on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines.
J04AD01
Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification according to WHOCC
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PROTHIONAMIDE
- Not in the WHO list of Essential Medicines 2023
Therapeutic Action
Thionamide, bacteriostatic
Prothionamide and ethionamide belong to the same therapeutic group.
Indications
Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis (DR-TB), in combination with other TB medicines
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Instructions for use
Must be taken with food and/or at bedtime to limit gastrointestinal disturbances.
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.
The quantity to be ordered is calculated per tablet, not per blister.
Precautions for Use
Do not administer to patients with severe hepatic impairment.
May cause gastrointestinal disturbances.
Contraindicated during pregnancy.
Storage
Below 25ºC - Protect from sunlight