ethambutol

GPTKB entity

Statements (61)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:drug
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:rifampin
gptkb:rifampicin
gptkbp:activities inhibits cell wall synthesis
gptkbp:appointed_by oral tablet
gptkbp:approves gptkb:FDA
gptkbp:brand Myambutol
gptkbp:can_be_used_with gptkb:isoniazid
gptkb:pyrazinamide
gptkb:rifampicin
gptkbp:clinical_trial Phase III
gptkbp:contraindication pregnancy
severe renal impairment
optic neuritis
lactation
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:Eli_Lilly_and_Company
gptkbp:discovered_by gptkb:1961
gptkbp:dosage_form gptkb:tablet
15 mg/kg/day
gptkbp:excretion urine
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label ethambutol
gptkbp:ingredients C10 H12 N2 O5
gptkbp:interacts_with antacids
aluminum hydroxide
other antitubercular drugs
gptkbp:is_atype_of J04 A K01
gptkbp:is_available_in tablets
suspension
gptkbp:is_available_on generic medication
gptkbp:is_effective_against fungal infections
viral infections
non-tuberculous mycobacterial infections
bacterial infections other than tuberculosis
gptkbp:is_monitored_by renal function
visual acuity
uric acid levels
gptkbp:is_used_for treatment of tuberculosis
gptkbp:lifespan 3 to 4 hours
gptkbp:marketed_as various brand names
gptkbp:metabolism primarily renal
gptkbp:pharmacokinetics well absorbed orally
gptkbp:safety_features generally well tolerated
gptkbp:side_effect dizziness
headache
nausea
fever
vomiting
rash
peripheral neuropathy
loss of appetite
gout
optic neuritis
visual disturbances
hyperuricemia
gptkbp:suitable_for children under 6 years
patients with visual impairment
gptkbp:treatment multidrug-resistant tuberculosis
gptkbp:type_of 542-36-3
gptkbp:used_in TB control programs
DOTS therapy