Myambutol Drug Info
Myambutol Drug Uses: Myambutol is used to treat tuberculosis, often in combination with other medications. Tuberculosis is a very serious infection and requires a combination of antibiotics to cure the infection. Myambutol may also be used to treat an infection known as "MAC" (Mycobacterium avium complex).
How to Use Myambutol: Myambutol works best when taken with food or milk to prevent stomach upset. Take as directed. Do not stop taking this medication without your doctor's approval. Stopping therapy too early may result in ineffective treatment. Treatment usually lasts for several months.
Myambutol Precautions: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: gout, kidney disease, vision problems such as cataracts. This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. There have been reports of eye problems in infants born to mothers using ethambutol. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. Ethambutol passes into breast milk. Though, to date, no problems have been noted in nursing infants, consult your doctor before you breast-feed.
Myambutol Drug Interactions: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially: antacids. Antacids may decrease the absorption of this drug. Therefore, space antacid doses several hours apart from ethambutol doses. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
Myambutol Possible Side Effects: May cause stomach upset, dizziness, fatigue, or headache. These effects should disappear as your body adjusts to the medication. If they persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Notify your doctor immediately if you develop: skin rash, numbness or tingling of the hands or feet. Infrequently, eye problems can occur (optic neuritis). Tell your doctor immediately if you have any vision changes, sudden color blindness, or blurred vision. Very rarely, permanent blindness has occurred. Rare (possibly fatal) liver disease may occur. Tell your doctor immediately if you have persistent, severe nausea, vomiting, dark urine, stomach/abdominal pain, yellowing eyes/skin. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Myambutol Overdose: Seek emergency medical attention immediately if an overdose is suspected. Symptoms of Myambutol overdose include: persistent, severe nausea, vomiting.
Myambutol Storage: Store Myambutol at room temperature away from moisture and sunlight. Avoid excessive heat. Avoid freezing. Keep out of the reach of children. Dispense of this medicine in a tight, light-resistant container. Do not store Myambutol in the bathroom.
Myambutol Missed Dose: Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
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