| Active Ingredient | Ethambutol hydrochloride |
| Brand | Ethambutol |
| Country of origin | India |
| Form | Tablet |
Ethambutol is an anti-tubercular drug that is used in combination with other medicines to treat tuberculosis (TB), an infection that is caused by bacteria. It belongs to the drug class antimycobacterial agents.
Clinical Uses
Ethambutol tablets is used for the treatment of active tuberculosis with other anti- TB medicines. It is not used alone and used as a combination medicine as this helps in preventing the development of drug resistant bacteria. Another anti-TB medicine listed for combination therapy is Isoniazid Tablets.
Dosage Options
The dosage strengths of Ethambutol tablet include 100mg, 200mg, 400mg, 600mg, 800mg, and 1000mg.
The dosage strength should be decided by your doctor depending on your condition and its severity.
How It Works
Ethambutol works against bacteria that causes tuberculosis. It works by interfering with a substance called arabinogalactan which is important for the formation of the cell wall of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis. By affecting the production of the cell wall component, this medicine weakens the structure of the bacteria.
This is a bacteriostatic medicine that stops the TB bacteria from multiplying rather than killing them directly. When taken with other anti-TB medicines it controls bacterial growth and supports effective treatment of the infection.
Side Effects
The common side effects of Ethambutol tablet include-
- Nausea
- Joint pain
- Vision issues
- Numbness in the feet and hands
- Loss of appetite
- Headaches
- Dizziness
Precautions & Warnings
- Let your doctor know if you have kidney, liver, and heart issues before taking this medicine.
- Do not have alcohol with this medicine as it can increase the risk of side effect.
- Children under the age of 13 years are advised not to use this medicine unless prescribed by a doctor.
- Pregnant and lactating women should use this medicine only after consulting a doctor.
- If you feel dizzy or drowsy, avoid driving or using any heavy machinery.
Drug Interactions
Some medicines that you should not take with Ethambutol tablet include-
- St. John’s wort
- High doses of vitamin B6
- Antacids containing aluminum hydroxide
- Disulfiram a medicine used to treat alcohol dependence
- Drugs that affect the nervous system
This is not a complete list of all the possible drug interaction of Ethambutol. Before taking any medicine with Ethambutol tablet, consult a doctor.
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