Generic Myambutol (Ethambutol)

Product description:

Generic Myambutol (Ethambutol) is an antibacterial agent prescribed for the treatment of tuberculosis.

Dosages:

Prescriptions should be followed strictly. The medicines should be taken in the same amounts as prescribed and over the recommended period of time. Patients with a history of tuberculosis are to be given alternative treatment. Ethambutol doses are determined by the weight of the patient. Constant checking of the vision is to be checked.

Usages:

Ethambutol is a special antibiotic that when taken in the right prescription will help in the prevention of the growing of the tuberculosis bacteria in the human system. Ethambutol has the ability to treat tuberculosis when used with other medicines. It may be used to treat the conditions that doctors will choose to administer the medicine.

Side effects:

Patients are to seek emergency treatment for any unusual or unexpected effects. Though most of the expected effects are tied to the vision effects, there are other effects that come with taking ethambutol. These effects include:

• Difficult breathing
• Face swelling 
• Easy bruising
• Swollen glands
• Skin sores
• Flu symptoms.
• Not urinating
• Irregular heartbeats.

Precautions:

Avoid using ethambutol in the case that you are allergic to it. In the case that you have any eye problem, before using ethambutol seeks a doctor’s advice. After taking of the medicine, one should always try to observe any of the eye effects and immediately stop using the drug. For ones safety, the doctor is to be informed of any of the following:

• Liver disease
• Kidney disease
• Cataracts
• Eye problems
• Eye disorders

Pregnant and breast feeding mothers should not use ethambutol as it would be passed to children. In addition, children of 13 years and less should not be exposed to the medicine.