What drug class is myambutol?

What drug class is myambutol?

Myambutol belongs to a class of drugs called Antitubercular Agents. It is not known if Myambutol is safe and effective in children younger than 13 years of age.

What is the use of ethambutol hydrochloride?

Ethambutol hydrochloride is an antibacterial prescription medicine approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of active tuberculosis (TB) of the lungs. (Active TB is also called TB disease.) TB can be an opportunistic infection (OI) of HIV.

What is ethambutol 400 mg used for?

Ethambutol eliminates certain bacteria that cause tuberculosis (TB). It is used with other medicines to treat tuberculosis and to prevent you from giving the infection to others. This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

What is the use of isoniazid?

What is isoniazid? Isoniazid is an antibiotic that fights bacteria. Isoniazid is used to treat and to prevent tuberculosis (TB). You may need to take other TB medicines in combination with isoniazid.

What are the side effects of taking clofazimine?

COMMON side effects

• discoloration of the eyelid.
• tear discoloration.
• irritation of the stomach or intestines.
• itching.
• discolored sweat.
• a skin rash.
• decreased appetite.
• sputum discoloration.

How long should I take ethambutol?

To help clear up your tuberculosis (TB) completely, it is very important that you keep taking this medicine for the full time of treatment, even if you begin to feel better after a few weeks. You may have to take it every day for as long as 1 to 2 years or more. It is important that you do not miss any doses.

What is the best way to take ethambutol?

Take this medication by mouth with or without food, usually once daily or as directed by your doctor. This medication may sometimes be taken twice weekly. Take this medication exactly as directed by your doctor. If you also take antacids that contain aluminum, take this medication at least 4 hours before the antacid.

Does isoniazid affect birth control?

Isoniazid and rifampin can make birth control pills less effective. Ask your doctor about using non hormonal birth control (condom, diaphragm with spermicide) to prevent pregnancy while taking isoniazid and rifampin.

When should I decrease the dose of myambutol?

After 60 days of MYAMBUTOL administration, decrease the dose to 15 mg/kg (7mg/ lb) of body weight, and administer as a single oral dose once every 24 hours. During the period when a patient is on a daily dose of 25 mg/kg, monthly eye examinations are advised. See Table for easy selection of proper weight-dose tablet(s).

How is isoniazid (myambutol) administered?

Initial Treatment: In patients who have not received previous antituberculous therapy, administer MYAMBUTOL 15 mg/kg (7 mg/lb) of body weight, as a single oral dose once every 24 hours. In the more recent studies, isoniazid has been administered concurrently in a single, daily, oral dose.

How much ethambutol can you take in a day?

25 mg/kg/dose (Max: 2.5 g/dose) PO once daily for 60 days, then 15 mg/kg/dose (Max: 1.5 g/dose) PO once daily. Ethambutol is generally recommended as part of the initial 2-month intensive phase of treatment as first-line therapy.

Is myambutol safe for a 13 year old?

MYAMBUTOL is not recommended for use in pediatric patients under thirteen years of age since safe conditions for use have not been established. In patients who have not received previous antituberculous therapy, administer MYAMBUTOL 15 mg/kg (7 mg/ lb) of body weight, as a single oral dose once every 24 hours.