Ethambutol

Brand/Trade Names: Myambutol

Description: Ethambutol is an oral chemotherapeutic agent which is specifically effective against actively growing microorganisms of the genus Mycobacterium, including M. tuberculosis. Ethambutol inhibits RNA synthesis and decreases tubercle bacilli replication. Nearly all strains of M. tuberculosis and M. kansasii as well as a number of strains of MAC are sensitive to ethambutol.
Ethambutol inhibits arabinosyl transferases involved in cell wall biosynthesis.

Uses: For use, as an adjunct, in the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis.

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