Myambutol
Ethambutol tablets for tuberculosis. It stops the bacteria from building a protective cell wall, making them vulnerable to the immune system.
- Categories
- Antibiotics · Respiratory Health
- Active ingredient
- Ethambutol
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 200mg · 400mg · 600mg · 800mg
This listing uses Myambutol as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Myambutol vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Myambutol details
- Condition
- Tuberculosis
- Alternative names
- ethambutol
- Therapeutic class
- Mycobacterial Cell Wall Synthesis Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- Antitubercular Agent
- Known off-label uses
- atypical mycobacterial infections
- Contraindications
- optic neuritis; hypersensitivity to ethambutol
- Minor side effects
- nausea; abdominal pain; headache
- Moderate side effects
- dizziness; rash; hyperuricaemia
- Serious side effects
- optic neuritis with vision loss, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Lederle Laboratories
- Onset Time
- 12–24 hours
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Antacids (Aluminium)
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children over thirteen years and adults.
Patient summary
Ethambutol tablets for tuberculosis. It stops the bacteria from building a protective cell wall, making them vulnerable to the immune system.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits arabinosyl transferase, stopping synthesis of arabinogalactan inside mycobacterial cell membranes.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Safety confirmed. Important component of therapy. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
What you will receive
Myambutol is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Ethambutol, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.