Ethambutol (Systemic)
Brand Names : Myambutol, Etibi
Proper Use of This MedicineEthambutol
may be taken with food if this medicine upsets your stomach.
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
.
Dosing - The dose of ethambutol will be different for
different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the
directions on the label
. The following information includes only the
average doses of ethambutol. If your dose is different,
do not change it
unless your doctor tells you to do so. The number of tablets that you take depends on the strength of the medicine.
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For oral
dosage form (tablets):
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For the treatment of tuberculosis (TB):
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Adults and children 13 years of age and older - 15 to 25 milligrams
(mg) per kilogram (kg) (6.8 to 11.4 mg per pound) of body weight once a day.
Instead, your doctor may tell you to take 50 mg per kg (22.8 mg per pound)
of body weight, up to a total of 2.5 grams, two times a week. Another dose
that your doctor may tell you to take is 25 to 30 mg per kg (11.4 to 13.6
mg per pound) of body weight, up to a total of 2.5 grams, three times a week.
Ethambutol must be taken with other medicines to treat tuberculosis.
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Infants and children up to 13 years of age - Use and dose must
be determined by your doctor.
Missed dose - If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as
soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the
missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.
Storage - To store this medicine:
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Keep out of the reach of children.
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Store away from heat and direct light.
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Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other
damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down.
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Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure
that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.
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