Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Ethambutol Hydrochloride Tablet

Ethambutol Hydrochloride Tablet

Generic nameEthambutol Hydrochloride
Drug classAntimycobacterials
FormsTablet

Ethambutol hydrochloride is a prescription antibacterial medicine approved to treat active tuberculosis (TB). It is also used for certain other mycobacterial infections, especially in people with HIV.

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  • Don't start, stop, or change a dose on your own
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