Ethambutol Hydrochloride Tablets, USP are indicated for the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis. Selection of the companion drug should be based on clinical experience, considerations of comparative safety, and appropriate in vitro susceptibility studies.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Ethambutol. Full label: DailyMed.
Ethambutol Hydrochloride Tablets, USP are indicated for the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis. Selection of the companion drug should be based on clinical experience, considerations of comparative safety, and appropriate in vitro susceptibility studies. In patients who have not received previous antituberculous therapy, i.e., initial treatment, the most frequently used regimens have been the following: Ethambutol hydrochloride, USP plus isoniazid Ethambutol hydrochloride, USP plus isoniazid plus streptomycin In patients who have received previous antituberculous therapy, mycobacterial resistance to other drugs used in initial therapy is frequent. Consequently, in such retreatment patients, ethambutol hydrochloride should be combined with at least one of the second line drugs not previously administered to the patient and to which bacterial susceptibility has been indicated by appropriate in vitro studies. Antituberculous drugs used with ethambutol hydrochloride have included cycloserine, ethionamide, pyrazinamide, viomycin and other drugs. Isoniazid, aminosalicylic acid, and streptomycin have also been used in multiple drug regimens.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Ethambutol. Full label: DailyMed.
Ethambutol hydrochloride should be administered on a once every 24-hour basis only. Absorption is not significantly altered by administration with food. Therapy, in general, should be continued until bacteriological conversion has become permanent and maximal clinical improvement has occurred.
Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Ethambutol — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.
Ethambutol hydrochloride is contraindicated in patients who are known to be hypersensitive to this drug. It is also contraindicated in patients with known optic neuritis unless clinical judgment determines that it may be used. Ethambutol hydrochloride is contraindicated in patients who are unable to appreciate and report visual side effects or changes in vision (e.g., young children, unconscious patients).
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Ethambutol. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
Ethambutol hydrochloride may produce decreases in visual acuity which appear to be due to optic neuritis. This effect may be related to dose and duration of treatment. This effect is generally reversible when administration of the drug is discontinued promptly. However, irreversible blindness has been reported. (See PRECAUTIONS and ADVERSE REACTIONS ). Liver toxicities including fatalities have been reported (See ADVERSE REACTIONS ). Baseline and periodic assessment of hepatic function should be performed.
Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Ethambutol — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
Ethambutol hydrochloride may produce decreases in visual acuity, including irreversible blindness, which appear to be due to optic neuritis. Optic neuropathy including optic neuritis or retrobulbar neuritis occurring in association with ethambutol therapy may be characterized by one or more of the following events: decreased visual acuity, scotoma, color blindness, and/or visual defect.
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Ethambutol — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.
15 brands · 6 makers in the NepalDoc catalog — see the full Ethambutol guide →
Store at 20°- 25°C (68°- 77°F). Protect from light and moisture. KEEP THIS AND ALL MEDICATIONS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
Storage information from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Ethambutol.
What is Ebutol?
Ebutol 800mg Tablet is a Ethambutol medicine made by Novartis India Ltd. It comes as 800mg Tablet.
What is Ebutol used for?
According to its FDA label, Ethambutol is used for the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis.
What is the generic name of Ebutol?
The generic name of Ebutol is Ethambutol.
Which brands of Ethambutol are available in Nepal?
15 brands of Ethambutol are listed in the NepalDoc catalog, from 6 makers — including Combutol 1gm Tablet, Combutol 200mg Tablet, Combutol 400mg Tablet, Combutol 600mg Tablet, Combutol 800mg Tablet, Concox 800mg Tablet.
What are the side effects of Ethambutol?
Ethambutol hydrochloride may produce decreases in visual acuity, including irreversible blindness, which appear to be due to optic neuritis.
This page is information only and is not medical advice. Medicine details come from the sources listed above and may change — always confirm the medicine, strength and dose with a pharmacist or doctor before use. A catalog listing does not guarantee that a medicine is in stock at any pharmacy.
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