Ethambutol

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:drug
antineoplastic agent
gptkbp:approvedBy gptkb:FDA
1961
gptkbp:ATCCode J04AK02
gptkbp:brand gptkb:Myambutol
gptkbp:CASNumber 74-55-5
gptkbp:category gptkb:antibiotic
World Health Organization essential medicine
bacteriostatic agent
gptkbp:combines gptkb:rifampicin
gptkb:isoniazid
gptkb:pyrazinamide
gptkbp:contraindication optic neuritis
children under 5 years
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Lederle_Laboratories
gptkbp:eliminationHalfLife 3-4 hours
gptkbp:excretion renal
gptkbp:form gptkb:tablet
oral solution
gptkbp:hasMolecularFormula C10H24N2O2
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ethambutol
gptkbp:interactsWith aluminum hydroxide
other antitubercular drugs
gptkbp:legalStatus prescription only
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction inhibits arabinosyl transferases
gptkbp:metabolism hepatic
gptkbp:molecularWeight 204.31 g/mol
gptkbp:monitors color vision
visual acuity
gptkbp:origin synthetic
gptkbp:pregnancyCategory C (US)
gptkbp:prescribes Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection
Mycobacterium avium complex infection
gptkbp:PubChem_CID 14052
CHEMBL1200697
DB00330
gptkbp:riskFactor dose-dependent optic toxicity
gptkbp:routeOfAdministration oral
gptkbp:sideEffect joint pain
optic neuritis
rash
visual disturbances
gptkbp:synonym gptkb:ethambutol_hydrochloride
EMB
gptkbp:UNII R8VX70T4VW
gptkbp:usedFor treatment of tuberculosis
gptkbp:WHOModelListOfEssentialMedicines included
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:J04AB02
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6