Ethambutol

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Lee N, Nguyen H

Ethambutol

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Abstract

Ethambutol(EMB) has been around to treat tuberculosis(TB) since the 1960s. The original formulation of EMB was a racemic mixture of its L and D form. The D form of ethambutol was known for its therapeutic effect; however, the L form was known for its toxicity and hence, discontinued.[1] Ethambutol is used for the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis. It should not be used alone, but rather in tandem with at least one other antituberculosis drug such as isoniazid. EMB shows effectiveness against strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis but not so much against viruses, fungi, or other bacteria. Antituberculosis medications used in conjunction with EMB include cycloserine, ethionamide, pyrazinamide, viomycin, isoniazid, aminosalicylic acid, and streptomycin.

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