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| Ethambutol | Anti-tuberculosis medication |
| Isoniazid | Anti-tuberculosis medication |
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Ethambutol/isoniazid is a fixed-dose combination medication used to treat tuberculosis.[1] It is a fixed dose combination of ethambutol and isoniazid.[1] It is used along with other antituberculosis medication.[1] It is taken by mouth.[1]
Side effects are those of the underlying medications.[1] More common side effects include poor coordination, numbness, and liver problems.[2] Liver problems may be severe and are more likely in people over the age of 50.[2] Use is not recommended in children.[1] It is unclear if use in pregnancy is safe for the baby.[2]
It was removed from the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines in 2019.[3] The combination product is not available in Canada or in the United States.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f World Health Organization (2009). Stuart MC, Kouimtzi M, Hill SR (eds.). WHO Model Formulary 2008. World Health Organization. p. 140. hdl:10665/44053. ISBN 9789241547659.
- ^ a b c d "Ethambutol and Isoniazid Drug Information, Professional". www.drugs.com. November 1998. Archived from the original on 21 December 2016. Retrieved 18 December 2016.
- ^ World Health Organization (2019). Executive summary: the selection and use of essential medicines 2019: report of the 22nd WHO Expert Committee on the selection and use of essential medicines. Geneva: World Health Organization. hdl:10665/325773. WHO/MVP/EMP/IAU/2019.05. License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO.
