D-cycloserine
D-cycloserine is an antibiotic medication that is used in the treatment of tuberculosis. It is also used as an adjunctive therapy in the treatment of anxiety disorders and schizophrenia.
Medical Uses[edit | edit source]
D-cycloserine is primarily used in the treatment of tuberculosis. It is often used in combination with other antibiotics for the treatment of multi-drug resistant tuberculosis. In addition to its use in treating tuberculosis, D-cycloserine has been found to be effective as an adjunctive therapy in the treatment of certain psychiatric disorders, including anxiety disorders and schizophrenia.
Tuberculosis[edit | edit source]
D-cycloserine is used in the treatment of tuberculosis, a serious infectious disease that primarily affects the lungs. It is often used in combination with other antibiotics, such as isoniazid and rifampin, to treat multi-drug resistant tuberculosis.
Anxiety Disorders[edit | edit source]
D-cycloserine has been found to be effective as an adjunctive therapy in the treatment of certain anxiety disorders, including obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and social anxiety disorder (SAD). It is believed to work by enhancing the effects of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), a type of psychotherapy that is commonly used in the treatment of anxiety disorders.
Schizophrenia[edit | edit source]
D-cycloserine is also used as an adjunctive therapy in the treatment of schizophrenia, a chronic and severe mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. It is believed to work by enhancing the effects of antipsychotic medications.
Side Effects[edit | edit source]
Like all medications, D-cycloserine can cause side effects. Common side effects include nausea, headache, dizziness, and fatigue. In rare cases, it can cause serious side effects, such as seizures, depression, and suicidal thoughts.
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