Abitol 800mg Tablet

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Composition FOR Abitol 800mg Tablet

Ethambutol(800mg)

food interaction for Abitol Tablet

alcohol interaction for Abitol Tablet

pregnancy interaction for Abitol Tablet

lactation interaction for Abitol Tablet

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Abitol 800mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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CAUTION
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Abitol 800mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Abitol 800mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Abitol 800mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

SALT INFORMATION FOR Abitol 800mg Tablet

Ethambutol(800mg)

Abitol tablet uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of tuberculosis.

How abitol tablet works

Abitol 800mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by slowing the growth of bacteria that causes tuberculosis.

Common side effects of abitol tablet

Visual impairment, Color blindness

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Expert advice FOR Abitol Tablet

  • Ethambutol is effective at treating tuberculosis when taken together with other antibacterial drugs.
  • It has to be taken for several months in order for it 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.
  • Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medication.
  • Do not stop taking Ethambutol even if you start to feel better. Stopping early can result in treatment failure and in the development of drug-resistant tuberculosis. This can be life-threatening and lead to other serious health risks.

Frequently asked questions FOR Abitol 800mg Tablet

Ethambutol

Q. My child vomited after taking Abitol 800mg Tablet. What should be done?
If your child vomited within 30 minutes of taking Abitol 800mg Tablet, give the same dose again. If vomiting occurred 30 minutes after taking Abitol 800mg Tablet, you need not repeat the dose. If your child vomits again after taking Abitol 800mg Tablet, consult your doctor.
Q. For how long does Abitol 800mg Tablet stay in your system?
Abitol 800mg Tablet stays for about 24 hours in your system. This duration varies from person to person and maybe different for patients with kidney problems.
Q. Will Abitol 800mg 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.
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Q. 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, else 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.
Q. What is drug resistance? Can I become resistant to Abitol 800mg 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 Abitol 800mg Tablet is used in combination with other TB drugs.
Q. Can Abitol 800mg Tablet treatment be taken for more than two months?
Yes, Abitol 800mg 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 Abitol 800mg Tablet for 1 more month. In case you are resistant to other TB drugs, you may have to take Abitol 800mg Tablet and other TB drugs (for which you are not drug resistant) for longer than 2 months.
Q. What are the warning signals which should prompt me to stop taking Abitol 800mg 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.

Content on this page was last updated on 01 November, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)