Cycloserine
Information about Cycloserine
Cycloserine Uses
Cycloserine is used in the treatment of tuberculosis.
How Cycloserine works
Cycloserine is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming their own protective covering (cell wall) which is required for their survival in the human body.
Common side effects of Cycloserine
Memory loss, Confusion, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Retching, Difficulty in speaking, Dizziness, Headache, Convulsion, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Stomach pain, Acne-like rash, Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation), Numbness, Irritation, Vertigo, Inflammation of vein, Suicidal behaviors, Abnormal behavior, Sleepiness
Available Medicine for Cycloserine
CyclorinLupin Ltd
₹3651 variant(s)
CoxerinMacleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹5381 variant(s)
Mycotuf CCadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹4741 variant(s)
MyserPanacea Biotec Ltd
₹5511 variant(s)
PamserineSamarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
₹4731 variant(s)
Cyclotec United Biotech Pvt Ltd
₹5011 variant(s)
AtopexCipla Ltd
₹200 to ₹4503 variant(s)
CyclokoxRadicura Pharma pvt ltd
₹4851 variant(s)
NovaserinePharmasynth Formulations Ltd
₹2421 variant(s)
CyclorineLupin Ltd
₹3631 variant(s)
Expert advice for Cycloserine
- Cycloserine is used in combination with other medicines for the treatment of tuberculosis.
- Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.
- Cycloserine may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Cycloserine as this may worsen the side effects.
- During treatment, you will need to have regular blood tests to monitor your kidney and liver function, blood cell counts and the amount of medicine in your blood.
- Stop taking Cycloserine and inform your doctor if you experience skin rashes, headaches, tremor, fits, problems with speech or movement, depression, or other changes in mood, thoughts or behavior.
- Do not stop taking this medicine until your doctor tells you to.