Ethionamide is an antibiotic. It works by slowing the growth of bacteria that causes tuberculosis.
Loss of appetite, Nausea, Vomiting, Gastric irritation, Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing), Weakness, Depression, Sleepiness
Ethionamide is used in the treatment of tuberculosis.
Ethionamide is used in combination with other medicines for the treatment of active tuberculosis (infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis).