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Ethambutol (Lupin) TM

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Active ingredients: ethambutol

Pack: Ethambutol (Lupin) 400 mg tablet, 56, bottle

Brand name

(ARTG)

: ETHAMBUTOL LUPIN ethambutol hydrochloride 400 mg tablet bottle

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What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

Ethambutol Lupin is indicated for the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis, as shown by a large number of studies by investigators throughout the world. It has also been used successfully in cases of primary tuberculosis and extrapulmonary forms of tuberculosis, including miliary tuberculosis, tuberculous meningitis, tuberculosis of bones and joints, genitourinary tuberculosis, tuberculosis of the skin and tuberculous eye diseases. It should not be used as the sole antituberculosis drug, but should be used in conjunction with at least one other antituberculosis drug. Selection of the companion drug should be based on clinical experience, considerations of comparative safety and appropriate in vitro susceptibility studies.,In patients who have not received previous antituberculosis therapy, i.e. initial treatment, the most frequently used regimens have included three of the following drugs ethambutol, isoniazid, rifampicin and streptomycin - for the first 2-4 months. For example:, Ethambutol plus isoniazid plus rifampicin; or Ethambutol plus isoniazid plus streptomycin,then continuing with a two drug regimen such as, Ethambutol plus isoniazid; or Ethambutol plus rifampicin.,In patients who have received previous antituberculosis therapy, mycobacterial resistance to other drugs used in initial therapy is frequent. Consequently, in such retreatment cases Ethambutol Lupin should be combined with at least one of the second-line drugs not previously administered to the patient and to which bacterial susceptibility has been indicated by appropriate in vitro studies. Antituberculosis drugs used with ethambutol have included cycloserine, ethionamide, pyrazinamide, viomycin and other drugs. Isoniazid, aminosalicylic acid, and streptomycin have also been used in multiple drug regimens. Alternating drug regimens have also been utilised.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Tablet, film coated
  • Oral
  • White to off white circular, biconvex film coated tablets plain on both sides

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 30 degrees Celsius
  • Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.

  • 56 Tablets pack

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient ethambutol

This medicine is generally considered safe during pregnancy if taken as directed. During pregnancy, you should discuss your medicine use with your doctor or pharmacist.

Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

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