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Mycobutol is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Tuberculosis are some of its major therapeutic uses.
The right dosage of Mycobutol depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Mycobutol have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Mycobutol normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Mycobutol's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Mycobutol has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Mycobutol related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Mycobutol contraindications section.
Additionally, Mycobutol may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Mycobutol is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Mycobutol is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Mycobutol safe for pregnant women?
Mycobutol shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Mycobutol safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Mycobutol for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Mycobutol on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Mycobutol. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Mycobutol on the Liver?
Mycobutol can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Mycobutol on the Heart?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Mycobutol on heart. So it is not known whether taking Mycobutol will cause side effects on heart or not.
Mycobutol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
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If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Mycobutol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Mycobutol habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Mycobutol has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Mycobutol you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Mycobutol is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Mycobutol for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Mycobutol
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Mycobutol and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Mycobutol
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Mycobutol.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Myambutol (ethambutol hcl)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 769
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 535-536
