Ethambutol (HCl)
Overview
Ethambutol (HCl) is oral antimycobacterial agent. Ethambutol (HCl) is a synthetic, water soluble, heat stable compound. Ethambutol (HCl) is specifically effective against actively growing micro-organism of genus Mycobacterium including M. tuberculosis. Resistance to ethambutol emerges rapidly when the drug is used alone. Therefore Ethambutol (HCl) is always given in combination with other antituberculosis drug.
Categories
- 6 Anti-infective drugs
- 6.2 Antibiotics, systemic
Primary Characterstics
Ethambutol (HCl) is also known as Ethambutol.Ethambutol (HCl) is also known as Ethambutol. It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Ethylaminobutan. It belongs to Antimycobacterial agent pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action. The Molecular Weight of Ethambutol (HCl) is 277.20.
Its pKa is 6.3.
Indications
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Pharmacokinetics
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Contraindications
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Side Effects
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Dosage
Ethambutol (HCl)'s dosage details are as follows:
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Single Dose
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Frequency
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Route
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Instructions
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Adult Dosage
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| 0 to 25 mg/ kg | 12 (12.5) | 24 hourly | PO | Initially for 60 Days. |
| 15 to 30 mg/ kg | 22 (22.5) | 24 hourly | PO | Maintanance as required |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
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| 15 mg/kg | 15 (15) | 24 hourly | Oral | Maintenance As Required |
| 25 mg/kg | 25 (25) | 24 hourly | Oral | Initially for 60 Days |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
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| | | | SA |
High Risk Groups
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Warning / Precautions
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Storage Conditions
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Interference in Pathology
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Brands / Trade Names of
Ethambutol (HCl)
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Manufacturers of
Ethambutol (HCl)
in Pakistan
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