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Myambutol (ethambutol)

Prescription only

Laniazid (Isoniazid)

Treats and prevents mycobacterial infections like tuberculosis.

Myambutol (ethambutol) works well to treat or prevent mycobacterial infections, but has to be combined with other medicines and taken for a long period of time.

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Upsides

First-choice treatment for tuberculosis.
There are different dosing regimens, which can make taking Myambutol (ethambutol) more convenient for your schedule.
Myambutol (ethambutol) can be taken with food and may help with any stomach upset.

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Downsides

Remembering to take Myambutol (ethambutol) daily over a long period of time and with other medicines can be difficult.
Not a good choice if you have a history or are experiencing any vision problems.

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Used for

Tuberculosis
Prevention of Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) infection in HIV, transplant, or cancer patients

Active tuberculosis Active tuberculosis - HIV infection HIV infection - Inactive tuberculosis Inactive tuberculosis
Atypical mycobacterial infection Determination of acetylation rate

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