Anthropometric Measurements as Predictors of Low Birth Weight Among Tanzanian Neonates: A Hospital-Based Study
November 7, 2025
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Brand Name :
Myambutol
Synonyms :
ethambutol
Class :
Antitubercular Agents
Brand Name :
Myambutol
Synonyms :
ethambutol
Class :
Antitubercular Agents
Dosage forms & Strengths:Â
Adult:Â
TabletÂ
100 mgÂ
400 mgÂ
15 - 25
mg/kg
Tablet
Orally 
once a day
60
days
Dosage forms & Strengths:Â
TabletÂ
100 mgÂ
400 mgÂ
15 - 25
mg/kg
Tablet
Orally 
once a day
15 - 25
mg/kg
Tablet
Orally 
once a day
may diminish the serum concentration of Antacids
ethambutol has the potential to reduce the rate of excretion of idebenone, leading to an elevation in levels of serum
When dexrabeprazole and ethambutol is used together, this leads to reduction in the dexrabeprazole’s metabolism
When acetohexamide is used together with ethambutol, this lead to reduction in acetohexamide’s metabolism
When encainide is used together with ethambutol, this leads to a reduction in the encainide’s metabolism
ethambutol leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of nitric oxide, which leads to an increased level of serum
when both drugs are combined, there may be a decreased metabolism of etoposide   
when both drugs are combined, there may be a reduced metabolism of paclitaxel 
When ethambutol is used together with oliceridine, this leads to reduction in oliceridine’s metabolism
When ethambutol is aided by hesperetin, it reduces hesperetin’s metabolism
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AnaphylaxisÂ
Acute goutÂ
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LFT abnormalitiesÂ
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PruritisÂ
Peripheral neuritisÂ
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Ethambutol is contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to the active ingredient.Â
Pregnancy consideration:Â Â
Category B.Â
Breastfeeding warnings:Â Â
The drug is secreted in breast milk, hence use it with caution.Â
Pregnancy category:Â
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Generic Name: ethambutolÂ
Pronounced: eth-am-byoo-tol Â
Why do we use ethambutol?Â
Ethambutol is an antitubercular agent. It treats tuberculosis.  Â
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