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Comparing Ethambutol vs Isoniazid / Pyrazinamide / Rifampin

Ethambutol

Isoniazid / pyrazinamide / rifampin

Prescribed for Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare - Treatment, Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare - Prophylaxis, Tuberculosis - Active. ethambutol may also be used for purposes not listed in this... more

Prescribed for Tuberculosis - Active. isoniazid / pyrazinamide / rifampin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

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2 Reviews

For Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare, Treatment loss of vision

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kra

For Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare, Treatment Taking Ethambutol didn't give me a rash per say but I experienced big red itchy dots all over my body.

1
kbxraymom

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Drug Class

Side Effects

See the full ethambutol side effects document.

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Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 100 each
Dosage 400 mg
Per Unit* $1.18
Cost* $117.70
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Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

No

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Oral tablet
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Brand Names
Myambutol Rifater

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

4 hours

10 hours

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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FDA Alerts

N/A

N/A

Drug Interactions

A total of 133 drugs are known to interact with ethambutol:

  • 7 major drug interactions (17 brand and generic names)
  • 126 moderate drug interactions (398 brand and generic names)
  • 0 minor drug interactions (0 brand and generic names)

A total of 901 drugs are known to interact with isoniazid / pyrazinamide / rifampin:

  • 259 major drug interactions (1248 brand and generic names)
  • 566 moderate drug interactions (3086 brand and generic names)
  • 76 minor drug interactions (254 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist.
  • Food decreases the levels of isoniazid in your body. Take isoniazid on an empty stomach at least 1... more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

November 06, 1967

May 31, 1994

WADA Class

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N/A

N/A

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Professional Resources

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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.

Further information

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