Myambutol
Formulated to alleviate mycobacterial tuberculosis growth to support lung clearing and target resistant bacillary strains.
- Categories
- Antibiotics · Respiratory Health
- Active ingredient
- Ethambutol
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 200mg · 400mg · 600mg · 800mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Myambutol, depending on stock.
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
formulated to alleviate mycobacterial tuberculosis growth to support lung clearing and target resistant bacillary strains.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits arabinosyl transferase, stopping synthesis of arabinogalactan inside mycobacterial cell membranes.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category B: Safety confirmed. Important component of therapy. Breastfeeding: Compatible.
What you will receive
Myambutol is the originator brand name, made by Lederle Laboratories. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Lederle Laboratories.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Ethambutol is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.