ethambutol

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What is ethambutol?

Generic Name: ethambutol
Other Brand Names: Myambutol, Ethambutol Hydrochloride
Ethambutol is an antibiotic. It prevents growth of the tuberculous bacteria in the body.
Ethambutol is used to treat tuberculosis (TB).
Ethambutol may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
What are the possible side effects of taking ethambutol?
What is the most important information I should know about ethambutol?

Posts on ethambutol (81)

Liver Failure - Hepatitis C Community

- Jul 29, 2008
My mother was diagnosed with TB, she also had Hepititas C since a small child. On the 9th ...

bitter, salty, metalic taste in mouth - Undiagnosed Symptoms Community

- May 20, 2008
For the last 2 days I have experienced a bitter, salty or meatalic taste in my mouth. It's...

Is it MAC? - Respiratory Disorders Community

- May 21, 2007
I've had pneumonia four times now in seventeen months. The last two bouts were double pneum...

i have mac .tiredness & fatigue - Respiratory Disorders Community

- May 21, 2007
i was dignois with mac 4/06.i sleep 8-12 hrs a night and usually have to lay down during th...

Nausea and soft stools in the AM - Respiratory Disorders Expert Forum

- May 26, 2006
I am currently on zyvox, zithromax, ethambutol, rufibutin for a MAC. Everymorning I get nau...

lung nodules - Respiratory Disorders Expert Forum

- May 11, 2006
I have been diagnosed with mycobacterium avium complex and mycobacterium fortuitum. My most...

Drug Induced Hepatitis - Hepatitis C Community

- Jul 17, 2001
Dear Doctors, This problem concerns my dad who is now 62 years old. He has been diagnosed ...
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Treatments related to ethambutol (3)

ethambutol
Ethambutol Hydrochloride
Myambutol