The most common side effects are nausea and vomiting. Dosage Ethionamide should be given with at least one other effective anti-TB drug. Treatment with pyridoxine at the same time is recommended. How long it may take to work Anti-TB drugs have to be taken for at least one year. Managing side effects Taking an antiemetic before treatment can help decrease or prevent gastrointestinal side effects.
Antiemetics prevent or relieve symptoms of nausea and vomiting.
Compazine and Dramamine are antiemetics. There are others. Your doctor will prescribe the best one for you. This information is specific to the use of this medication for HIV-related conditions. The drug descriptions on these pages are intended for informational purposes only.