Is ethambutol given orally?

How to use Ethambutol HCL. 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.

What is the use of ethambutol tablets?

Ethambutol is used to treat tuberculosis (TB). It is used with other medicines for TB. This medicine may also be used for other problems as determined by your doctor.

How is ethambutol administered?

For primary treatment and prophylaxis: Ethambutol should be administered in a single daily oral dose of 15mg/kg, concomitant drugs being maintained at their recommended dosage levels. For re-treatment: For the first 60 days of treatment, Ethambutol should be administered in a single daily oral dose of 25mg/kg.

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.

Is ethambutol taken with food?

Ethambutol 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.

How does ethambutol work against TB?

Ethambutol is an antibiotic that is used to treat tuberculosis (TB). It works by stopping the bacteria that cause this disease from growing and increasing in numbers. There are two stages in the treatment for tuberculosis. In the first two months treatment is aimed at killing as many bacteria as possible.

How long do you take ethambutol for TB?

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.

How much ethambutol should I take?

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.

Should ethambutol be taken on an empty stomach?

Can ethambutol be given alone?

ETHAMBUTOL (e THAM byoo tole) is used to treat tuberculosis (TB). This medicine is never used alone, but always with another medicine. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.

How long is ethambutol taken?

Can TB medicine be taken with milk?

In conclusion, milk and yogurt appear to be acceptable vehicles for mixing with cycloserine, ethionamide, and levofloxacin.

Can ethambutol be taken empty stomach?

Can I take ethambutol with food?

You may take ethambutol with or without food. Ethambutol may be taken with food if it upsets your stomach. Tell your doctor if you have any changes in weight. Ethambutol doses are based on weight and your dose may also need to be changed.