Cycloserine
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] ; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Chetan Lokhande, M.B.B.S [2]
Overview
Cycloserine is an oral broad spectrum antibiotic effective against tuberculosis, by inhibiting cell wall synthesis of TB bacilli at early stage of peptidoglycan synthesis. For the treatment against tuberculosis, it is classified as a second line drug.
It is also being trialed for treatment of phobias as well as an adjuvant to conventional treatments for depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder and schizophrenia.
Category
Antimycobacterial
US Brand Names
SEROMYCIN®
FDA Package Insert
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