Protomid Tablet

Protomid Tablet belongs to a class of medications known as anti-tuberculosis (antibiotics) drugs primarily used to treat and prevent tuberculosis (TB). Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection that mainly affects the lungs and can spread to other body parts like the brain and spine.

Protomid Tablet consists of a medicine called Prothionamide. Prothionamide is clinically effective in treating TB; the precise mechanisms of action remain unknown, but a cell-based activation method causes an inhibiting complex.

Follow the dose and duration as advised by your doctor, preferably at the same time every day. Finish the full course of treatment, and do not skip any doses even if you start feeling good. Discontinuing its use on your own can result in treatment failure and the development of drug-resistant tuberculosis, leading to serious health complications. If you miss a dose, take it at the earliest. However, do not take double doses or overdose to fulfil missed doses as it may increase the side effects. Some people may experience nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach pain, increased salivation, metallic taste in the mouth, headache, dizziness, and drowsiness as side effects of this medicine. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects do not resolve or worsen. It is advised to take antacids containing aluminium at least 4 hours before or after taking Protomid Tablet to avoid drug interaction.

If you are allergic to Protomid Tablet or any other medicines. Consult your doctor before taking Protomid Tablet if you are pregnant. Avoid breastfeeding while taking Protomid Tablet as it passes into breast milk. Take Protomid Tablet with caution if you have diabetes. Protomid Tablet may rarely cause dizziness, and vision problems, so drive with caution if you experience these signs. Avoid consuming alcohol with Protomid Tablet as it might lead to liver problems or mental/mood changes. Do not take Protomid Tablet if you have severe liver disease. Inform your doctor immediately if you experience/notice confusion, seizure, dark urine, or clay-coloured stools after taking Protomid Tablet .

Protomid Tablet consists of a medicine called Prothionamide. Prothionamide is clinically effective in treating TB; the precise mechanisms of action remain unknown, but a cell-based activation method causes an inhibiting complex.

Before starting Protomid Tablet , please inform your doctor if you have a medical history, especially of: liver disease, underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism), kidney disease, eye problems (such as optic neuritis, cataracts). Take Protomid Tablet with caution if you have diabetes. Protomid Tablet may lower your blood sugar levels. Also, check your blood sugar level regularly as directed by your doctor. Consult your doctor before taking Protomid Tablet if you are pregnant. This medication is not recommended for use in pregnant women. Avoid breastfeeding while taking Protomid Tablet as it passes into breast milk. Protomid Tablet may cause dizziness, and vision problems, so drive with caution. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Protomid Tablet as it might lead to liver problems or mental/mood changes.

• Your doctor may advise you to get regular liver tests while taking Protomid Tablet to check how your liver functions.
• You may need frequent blood tests to check your liver and thyroid function. You may also need frequent eye exams.
• If you have diabetes, check your blood sugar levels carefully while on this medication.