Ethambutol Hydrochloride



Ethambutol Hydrochloride





(e tham’ byoo tole)

Etibi (CAN), Myambutol

PREGNANCY CATEGORY C


Drug Classes

Antituberculotic (second line)


Therapeutic Actions

Inhibits the synthesis of metabolites in growing mycobacterium cells, impairing cell metabolism, arresting cell multiplication, and causing cell death.


Indications



  • Treatment of pulmonary TB in conjunction with at least one other antituberculotic



Available Forms

Tablets—100, 400 mg


Dosages

Ethambutol is not administered alone; use in conjunction with other antituberculotics.

Adults

Jul 20, 2016 | Posted by in NURSING | Comments Off on Ethambutol Hydrochloride

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