What kind of medication is ethambutol?
Ethambutol is used with other medications to treat tuberculosis (TB). Ethambutol is an antibiotic and works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu).
Is pyrazinamide an antibiotic?
Pyrazinamide is an antibiotic that fights bacteria. Pyrazinamide is used to treat tuberculosis (TB) in adults and children.
What is chemical name of pyrazinamide?
Pyrazinamide is a medication used to treat tuberculosis. For active tuberculosis, it is often used with rifampicin, isoniazid, and either streptomycin or ethambutol….Pyrazinamide.
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| CAS Number | 98-96-4 |
| PubChem CID | 1046 |
| IUPHAR/BPS | 7287 |
What are the side effects of rifabutin?
Diarrhea, stomach upset, changes in taste, or nausea/vomiting may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. This medication may cause urine, sweat, saliva, or tears to turn brown-orange. This effect is harmless and will disappear when the medication is stopped.
What is myambutol used to treat?
Myambutol is an antibiotic that prevents growth of the tuberculous bacteria in the body. Myambutol is used to treat tuberculosis (TB), and is usually given together with at least one other tuberculosis medicine. Myambutol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What are the inactive ingredients in myambutol?
MYAMBUTOL (ethambutol hydrochloride) 100 and 400 mg tablets contain the following inactive ingredients: Gelatin, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sorbitol, Stearic Acid, Sucrose, Titanium Dioxide and other ingredients. MYAMBUTOL is indicated for the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis.
What are the side effects of mycmyambutol?
MYAMBUTOL 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.
What is the peak level of myambutol after 25 mg?
Myambutol, following a single oral dose of 25 mg/kg of body weight, attains a peak of 2 to 5 mg/mL in serum 2 to 4 hours after administration.
