What is Cycloserine? Uses, warnings & side effects
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Cycloserine overview
BRAND NAMES:
Seromycin
Generic Names:
Cycloserine
Uses:
Treats tuberculosis (TB). Sometimes used to treat urinary tract infections (UTIs).
Therapeutic Classes:
Antitubercular
Forms:
Capsule
How it’s taken:
By mouth
What is Cycloserine used for?
Cycloserine is a prescription-only medication that is used in combination with other drugs to treat tuberculosis. Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection that affects the lungs. Cycloserine works by reducing the growth of harmful bacteria within the body. Cycloserine can also be used to treat urinary tract infections (UTI).
What form(s) does Cycloserine come in?
Capsule
What are common Cycloserine dosages?
Capsule 250MG
Cycloserine images - What does Cycloserine look like?
cycloSERINE
250mg capsule
How to take Cycloserine
Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to take and how often.
Take this medicine on a regular schedule. Keep taking the medicine for as long as your doctor has ordered, even if you are feeling better. If you stop the medicine too soon, your infection may not completely go away.
You may take this medicine with food or on an empty stomach.
Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to take and how often.
Take this medicine on a regular schedule. Keep taking the medicine for as long as your doctor has ordered, even if you are feeling better. If you stop the medicine too soon, your infection may not completely go away.
You may take this medicine with food or on an empty stomach.
What to do if you miss a dose of Cycloserine
Take the missed dose as soon as possible, unless it is almost time for your next dose.
Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next regular dose.
You should not use two doses at the same time.
Cycloserine contraindications - Who shouldn't take Cycloserine?
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to cycloserine. You should not use cycloserine if you drink large amounts of alcohol or have seizures (epilepsy), mental problems, depression, severe anxiety, or severe kidney disease.
Cycloserine warnings
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.
Tell your doctor right away if you become depressed or start to have thoughts about hurting yourself.
This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. If it does, avoid driving or using machinery. Tell your doctor if these symptoms do not go away.
Severe anxiety, confusion, memory loss
Changes in your personality such as aggressive behavior
Rash or hives
Trouble talking
Cycloserine interactions & what to avoid when taking Cycloserine
Do not drink alcohol while taking cycloserine. You are more likely to have serious side effects such as seizures if you drink alcohol while taking this medicine.
Make sure your doctor knows if you are also taking ethionamide (Trecator-SC®) or isoniazid (INH®).
This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. If it does, avoid driving or using machinery. Tell your doctor if these symptoms do not go away.
Cycloserine side effects - How does Cycloserine make you feel?
Serious Side Effects
Severe anxiety, confusion, memory loss
Trouble talking
Depressed mood, thoughts of hurting yourself
Rash or hives
Seizures
Changes in your personality such as aggressive behavior
Trembling or tremors
Less Serious Side Effects
Headache
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