Ethambutol
Other Drugs For Treatment Of Tuberculosis
- Drug class
- Other Drugs For Treatment Of Tuberculosis
- Availability
- Prescription only
- Routes
- Oral
- Markets covered
- 2
- Products on record
- 16
Overview
Plain-language summary, compiled from the cited regulatory records
Ethambutol hydrochloride tablets are a medication used to treat pulmonary tuberculosis [1]. It belongs to the drug class of other drugs for the treatment of tuberculosis [1]. Ethambutol should not be used alone; it must be administered with at least one other antituberculous medication [1]. The choice of the additional drug should be guided by factors such as clinical experience, safety profiles of available options, and susceptibility testing results [1]. This medication is approved for use in patients starting tuberculosis treatment and those who have not previously received antituberculous therapy [1].
Ethambutol hydrochloride tablets are available under various brand names [1]. The specific companion drug used alongside ethambutol should be determined based on individual patient factors and susceptibility patterns [1].
This is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Regulatory status by market
| Market | Regulator | Products | Last revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB United Kingdom | MHRA | 15 | April 24, 2026 |
| US United States | FDA | 1 | November 8, 2023 |
GBUnited Kingdom· MHRA
15 products
Uses
For the primary treatment and re-treatment of tuberculosis and for prophylaxis in cases of inactive tuberculosis or large-tuberculin-positive reaction. Ethambutol should only be used in conjunction with other anti-tuberculosis drugs to which the patient’s organisms are susceptible.
Consideration should be given to official guidance on the appropriate use of antimicrobial agents.
How to take
USUnited States· FDA
1 product
Uses
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Ethambutol Hydrochloride Tablets, USP are indicated for the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis. It should not be used as the sole antituberculous drug, but should be used in conjunction with at least one other antituberculous drug.
Selection of the companion drug should be based on clinical experience, considerations of comparative safety, and appropriate in vitro susceptibility studies. , initial treatment, the most frequently used regimens have been the following: Ethambutol hydrochloride, USP plus isoniazid Ethambutol hydrochloride, USP plus isoniazid plus streptomycin In patients who have received previous antituberculous therapy, mycobacterial resistance to other drugs used in initial therapy is frequent.
Consequently, in such retreatment patients, ethambutol hydrochloride should be combined with at least one of the second line drugs not previously administered to the patient and to which bacterial susceptibility has been indicated by appropriate in vitro studies.
Drug interactions
Known interactions involving Ethambutol. Select one for details. This list is informational and not a complete interaction checker.
Interaction data compiled from DDInter (academic, CC-BY). Severity classification only - this is not a complete interaction checker and not medical advice.
Sources & citations
- [1]MHRA (UK) · PL204170102 · revised April 3, 2020
- [2]FDA DailyMed · 08decdf3-a397-42… · revised November 8, 2023 [PDF]
Information on this page is compiled from public regulatory records. Drugvu is not affiliated with any regulator or pharmaceutical manufacturer. This is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.