Prothionamide is a synthetic antibiotic belonging to the chemical class of thioamides. It is specifically designed for the treatment of tuberculosis, a bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This medication is considered a second-line or reserve option and is used when first-line drugs such as isoniazid and rifampicin are not effective or cannot be tolerated.
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Prothionamide is primarily used in the treatment of tuberculosis, particularly in cases where the tuberculosis bacteria, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, exhibit resistance to first-line anti-tuberculosis drugs like isoniazid and rifampicin.
