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Treats tuberculosis (TB).
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Myambutol |
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Ethambutol
Myambutol
Uses
Treats tuberculosis (TB).
Storage
- Store at room temperature and protect from direct heat, moisture, and light.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.
How To Use
- APPEARANCE: Tablet.
Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to take and how often.
Ethambutol can be taken with food to avoid stomach upset.
Take this medicine on a regular schedule.
- Keep taking it even if you are feeling better.
- Your doctor will tell you when you can stop taking it.
Side Effects
- Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
Any vision changes such as blurring, color blindness, trouble seeing
Eye pain
Swelling of face, lips, throat
Hives
Wheezing or trouble breathing
Numbness, pain, or tingling in hands or feet
Joint pain
Fever or chills
Skin rash
Precautions
- You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to ethambutol or if you have damaged eye nerves (optic neuritis).
Missed Dose
- Take the missed dose as soon as possible.
Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next regular dose.
You should not use two doses at the same time.
Drug Interactions
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.
Check with your doctor before taking ethambutol if you have gout, kidney disease, or liver disease.
This medicine may cause blurred vision.
- If it does, avoid driving or using dangerous machinery.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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