Prescription Required.
Is the active ingredient in medications containing it.
Ethambutol is used in combination with other medications to treat tuberculosis (TB), a serious bacterial infection that primarily affects the lungs.
Bitol 800mg Tablet (Ethambutol) works by preventing the growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacteria that causes TB. It does this by interfering with the production of mycolic acids, which are essential components of the bacterial cell wall.
Store ethambutol at room temperature, away from moisture and heat. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
The dosage of ethambutol is determined by your doctor based on your age, weight, and the severity of your TB infection.
It is typically taken by mouth once a day, with or without food.
It is important to take ethambutol exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip doses or stop taking the medication early, even if you start to feel better.
Common side effects of ethambutol include:
Serious side effects of ethambutol are rare, but they can occur. If you experience any of the following, contact your doctor immediately:
Vision problems (blurred vision, loss of red-green color discrimination)
Headache
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Rash
Itching
Joint pain
Muscle pain
Numbness or tingling in the hands or feet
Sudden vision loss
Severe headache
Fever
Seizures
Difficulty breathing
Chest pain
Swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
Rash that spreads or blisters
Peeling skin
Yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice)
It is generally recommended to avoid alcohol while taking ethambutol, as it may increase the risk of side effects.
Ethambutol can cause vision problems, which may affect your ability to drive or operate machinery. If you experience any vision problems, avoid these activities until you are able to see clearly.
Ethambutol can harm an unborn baby. It is not recommended for use during pregnancy. It is also not recommended for use while breastfeeding, as it can pass into breast milk.
Ethambutol is not recommended for use in children under the age of 18 years old.
Ethambutol is eliminated from the body by the kidneys. If you have kidney problems, your doctor may need to adjust your dose.
Ethambutol can also affect the liver. If you have liver problems, your doctor may need to monitor your liver function while you are taking ethambutol.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/tuberculosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20351243
https://www.drugs.com/mtm/ethambutol.html
https://www.rxlist.com/ethambutol-drug.htm
https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682049.htm
