Mycobutol 400 Tablet
Manufacturer
Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition
Ethambutol (400mg)
Key Information
Short Description
MYAMBUTOL 400MG TABLET is an antibiotic that belongs to a class of medicines known as anti-tuberculosis drugs. It is used in the treatment and prevention of tuberculosis, an infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs and in some cases other parts of the body.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
MYAMBUTOL 400MG TABLET is usually given in combination with at least one other tuberculosis medicine. It should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. This medicine may be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time every day. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early can result in treatment failure and in the development of drug-resistant tuberculosis. This can lead to serious health complications.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. MYAMBUTOL 400MG TABLET may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
MYAMBUTOL 400MG TABLET is an antibiotic. It works by slowing the growth of bacteria that causes tuberculosis.
Quick Tips
MYAMBUTOL 400MG TABLET is effective at treating tuberculosis when taken together with other antibacterial drugs. It has to be taken for several months in order for it to work properly (usually 6 months). Take it with food to avoid stomach upset. It can lower your blood sugar. If you have diabetes, monitor your blood sugar regularly. Your doctor may monitor your liver function, vision, and thyroid function while on treatment with this medicine.
Frequently asked questions
My child vomited after taking MYAMBUTOL 400MG TABLET. What should be done?
If your child vomited within 30 minutes of taking MYAMBUTOL 400MG TABLET, give the same dose again. If vomiting occurred 30 minutes after taking MYAMBUTOL 400MG TABLET, you need not repeat the dose. If your child vomits again after taking MYAMBUTOL 400MG TABLET, consult your doctor.
For how long does MYAMBUTOL 400MG TABLET stay in your system?
MYAMBUTOL 400MG TABLET stays for about 24 hours in your system. This duration may vary from person to person and might be different for patients with kidney problems.
Will MYAMBUTOL 400MG TABLET work if I have developed tuberculosis for the second time?
Yes, it will work if you had taken proper treatment and got cured when you developed tuberculosis for the first time. If you have any doubt, ask your doctor.
Is it necessary to take so many TB drugs simultaneously? Is there no single medicine which can provide a cure for tuberculosis?
Yes, it is important that you take all the prescribed TB drugs together for the recommended duration, otherwise you will not be cured. A single drug is not prescribed to treat TB because it may increase the risk of developing multi-drug resistant tuberculosis, which is very difficult to treat.
What is drug resistance? Can I become resistant to MYAMBUTOL 400MG TABLET?
Sometimes it happens that bacteria gets modified in your body and stops reacting to the medicine. As a result, the medicine stops working. This is called drug resistance. Drug resistance is uncommon if MYAMBUTOL 400MG TABLET is used in combination with other TB drugs.
Can MYAMBUTOL 400MG TABLET treatment be taken for more than two months?
Yes, MYAMBUTOL 400MG TABLET can be continued for more than 2 months, depending on your condition and as per your doctor's advice. If after 2 months, your investigations show that the TB bacteria are still active, you may have to take MYAMBUTOL 400MG TABLET for 1 more month. In case you are resistant to other TB drugs, you may have to take MYAMBUTOL 400MG TABLET and other TB drugs (for which you are not drug-resistant) for longer than 2 months.
What are the warning signals which should prompt me to stop taking MYAMBUTOL 400MG TABLET?
You should consult your doctor and consider stopping the medicine immediately if you develop any vision problems like blurred vision, color blindness or any kidney problems like decreased amount of urine and swelling of your legs and feet. You may even develop liver troubles like nausea, vomiting and yellowish color of skin and eyes. Beware of all these symptoms and consult your doctor immediately.
