This medication is used in combination with certain other medications (such as bedaquiline, linezolid) to treat active multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) of the lungs in certain people. Pretomanid belongs to a class of drugs known as antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of the bacteria that causes TB. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections.
Nausea, upset stomach, diarrhea, cough, muscle/joint pain, acne, and headache may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: symptoms of liver damage (such as nausea/vomiting that doesn't stop, loss of appetite, stomach/abdominal pain, yellowing eyes/skin, dark urine), symptoms of lactic acidosis (such as deep/fast breathing, unusual drowsiness, nausea/vomiting that doesn't stop), numbness/tingling of the arms/hands/legs/feet, easy bruising/bleeding, unusual tiredness. Get medical help right away if you have any very serious side effects, including: coughing up blood, chest pain, fast/irregular heartbeat, severe dizziness, fainting, vision changes (such as blurred vision, decreased vision). This medication, taken with certain other TB medications, can commonly cause a rash that is usually not serious. However, you may not be able to tell it apart from a rare rash that could be a sign of a severe reaction. Get medical help right away if you develop any rash. A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing. This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. In the US - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.
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