Monograph Details
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Infections & Infestations
> Tuberculosis
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MYAMBUTOL |
| Manufacturer |
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Elan Pharmaceuticals |
| Legal Classification |
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Rx
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| Generic Name |
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Ethambutol HCl 100mg, 400mg+; tabs; +scored. |
| Indications |
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Susceptible pulmonary tuberculosis with other antituberculars. |
| Children |
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<13yrs: not recommended. |
| Adults |
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Give once daily. Initially 15mg/kg per day. Retreatment: 25mg/kg per day, after 60 days decrease to 15mg/kg per day. Renal dysfunction: reduce dose. |
| Contraindications |
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Optic neuritis. |
| Precautions |
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Test visual acuity before beginning therapy and periodically; monthly if dose exceeds 15mg/kg per day. Monitor blood, renal, and hepatic function in long-term use. Gout. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Dermatitis, pruritus, joint pain, GI upset, fever, malaise, headache, dizziness, confusion, peripheral neuritis, gout, reduced visual acuity, optic neuritis. |
| How Supplied |
Tabs 100mg—100
400mg—100, 1000 |
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