Ethionamide

Generic Name
Ethionamide
Brand Names
Trecator
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C8H10N2S
CAS Number
536-33-4
Unique Ingredient Identifier
OAY8ORS3CQ
Background

A second-line antitubercular agent that inhibits mycolic acid synthesis. It also may be used for treatment of leprosy. (From Smith and Reynard, Textbook of Pharmacology, 1992, p868)

Indication

For use in the treatment of pulmonary and extrapulmonary tuberculosis when other antitubercular drugs have failed.

Associated Conditions
Active Tuberculosis
Associated Therapies
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A Prospective Study of Multidrug Resistance and a Pilot Study of the Safety of and Clinical and Microbiologic Response to Levofloxacin in Combination With Other Antimycobacterial Drugs for Treatment of Multidrug-Resistant Pulmonary Tuberculosis (MDRTB) in HIV-Infected Patients.

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
First Posted Date
2001-08-31
Last Posted Date
2021-11-03
Lead Sponsor
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Target Recruit Count
525
Registration Number
NCT00000796
Locations
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Montefiore Drug Treatment Ctr / Bronx Municipal Hosp, Bronx, New York, United States

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Cook County Hosp, Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Bronx Lebanon Hosp Ctr, Bronx, New York, United States

and more 18 locations
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