Terizidone Benefits & Uses

Terizidone is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Tuberculosis

Terizidone Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Geriatric	Disease: Tuberculosis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult	Disease: Tuberculosis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Terizidone Related Warnings

Is the use of Terizidone safe for pregnant women?

Terizidone can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Terizidone, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Terizidone safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can safely use Terizidone.

Safe
What is the effect of Terizidone on the Kidneys?

There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Terizidone. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Terizidone on the Liver?

In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Terizidone on the liver, information on safety of Terizidone for liver is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Terizidone on the Heart?

Terizidone is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Terizidone with Other Drugs

Terizidone should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Terizidone Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Terizidone unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Epilepsy
Anxiety
Depression
Tension

Frequently asked Questions about Terizidone

Is this Terizidone habit forming or addictive?

Terizidone is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Terizidone. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Terizidone only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Terizidone is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Terizidone Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Terizidone

It is safe to take Terizidone with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Terizidone

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Terizidone with alcohol will be.

Unknown