Expert Advice
Indications
This medication is used for the treatment of tuberculosis.
Contraindications
This medication is contraindicated with patients with hypersensitivity to ethambutol, known optic neuritis (inflamed optic nerve)
Side effects
Patients given this medication may experience, optic neuritis (related to dose and duration of the treatment), anorexia, vomiting, abdominal distress and fever.
Precautions
Patients administered with this medication should be cautious as it is not recommended in children under thirteen years of age and those with decreased renal (kidney) functions (in which case the dose is reduced).
Pregnancy
No definitive data regarding pregnancy is available therefore be cautious.
Lactation
The effects of this medication in undetermined in nursing females, consult your doctor for advice.
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