Major drug interactions
This medicine may have important interactions with other medicines.
Leaflet ETAMBUTOL ARENA 250mg capsules
- Product code:
- W53682002
- Quantity:
- 20
- Indicated for:
- tuberculosis
- Route of administration:
- oral
- Substance:
- ethambutol (anti-tuberculosis agent)
- ATC
- J04AK02 — Antiinfectives for systemic use | Drugs for treatment of tuberculosis | Other drugs for treatment of tuberculosis
Precautions:
Requires periodic laboratory tests
Periodic laboratory tests may be required during treatment.
Pregnancy warning
Use during pregnancy only on medical advice.
Vision disturbances
This medicine may cause vision disturbances.
Ethambutol is an antibiotic used in the treatment of tuberculosis, usually in combination with other antituberculous drugs. It works by inhibiting the growth of the bacteria that cause tuberculosis, helping to control and eradicate the infection.
Ethambutol is administered orally as tablets, according to the specialist doctor's instructions. It is important to complete the full course of treatment, even if symptoms improve, to prevent relapse or the development of bacterial resistance.
Side effects may include visual disturbances (decreased visual acuity, color changes), nausea, vomiting, or allergic reactions. Ophthalmological monitoring is recommended during treatment, as some reactions can be reversible if detected early.
Ethambutol is an essential component of tuberculosis treatment, but its use requires careful medical supervision to manage possible side effects, especially those affecting vision.
Ethambutol is administered orally as tablets, according to the specialist doctor's instructions. It is important to complete the full course of treatment, even if symptoms improve, to prevent relapse or the development of bacterial resistance.
Side effects may include visual disturbances (decreased visual acuity, color changes), nausea, vomiting, or allergic reactions. Ophthalmological monitoring is recommended during treatment, as some reactions can be reversible if detected early.
Ethambutol is an essential component of tuberculosis treatment, but its use requires careful medical supervision to manage possible side effects, especially those affecting vision.
General data about ETAMBUTOL ARENA 250mg
- Substance:
- ethambutol
- Date of latest medicines list:
- 01-06-2026
- Product code:
- W53682002
- Concentration:
- 250mg
- Pharmaceutical form:
- capsules
- Quantity:
- 20
- Product type:
- Generic medicine
- Price:
- 15.72 RON
- Prescription status:
- P-RF — Medicines dispensed with a medical prescription that is retained by the pharmacy and cannot be renewed.
Pharmaceutical forms available for ethambutol
Concentrations available for ethambutol
- 100mg/ml
- 250mg
- 400mg
Compensation lists for ETAMBUTOL ARENA 250mg Arena
NHP 1.A (C2) - People with HIV/AIDS and post-exposure treatment
- Price
- 15.72 RON
- Copayment
- 8.18 RON
- Patient
- 7.54 RON