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Cycloserine (Systemic).

USP DI-Volume II, Advice for the Patient: Drug Information in Lay Language

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In the U.S. -- 
     Seromycin 
     Antibacterial, antimycobacterial 
Description 

Cycloserine (sye-kloe-SER-een) belongs to the family of medicines called antibiotics. It is used to treat tuberculosis (TB). When cycloserine is used for TB, it is given with other medicines for TB. Cycloserine may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

(To help clear up your tuberculosis (TB) completely, you must keep taking this medicine for the full time of treatment, even if you begin to feel better. This is very important. It is also important that you do not miss any doses).

Cycloserine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form:

 
Oral 
 
     Capsules (U.S.) 
Before Using This Medicine 

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For cycloserine, the following should be considered:

 
Allergies -- 

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to cycloserine. Also, tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.

 
Pregnancy -- 

Cycloserine has not been shown to cause birth defects or other …

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