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Cycloserine
How Cycloserine works
Cycloserine is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming their own protective covering which is required for their survival in the human body.
Side Effects
Abnormal behavior, Confusion, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Retching, Difficulty in speaking, Drowsiness, Dizziness, Memory loss, Headache, Convulsion, Anemia, Stomach pain, Acne-like rash, Tingling sensation, Numbness, Irritation, Vertigo, Inflammation of a vein, Suicidal behaviors
Usage
Cycloserine is used in the treatment of tuberculosis.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Cycloserine a beta lactam?No, Cycloserine does not belong to the beta lactam class of antibiotics
Q. Does Cycloserine affect the cell wall?Cycloserine inhibits bacterial growth by acting on bacterial cell wall. It does not affect human cells.
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