Myambutol

Myambutol is used for:

Treating tuberculosis (TB) infections of the lung along with other medicines. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Myambutol is an antibacterial agent. It works by stopping the growth of TB cells, which results in cell death.

Do NOT use Myambutol if:

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Myambutol :

Some medical conditions may interact with Myambutol . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Myambutol . However, no specific interactions with Myambutol are known at this time.

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Myambutol may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Myambutol :

Use Myambutol as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Myambutol .

Important safety information:

Possible side effects of Myambutol :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects.

Appetite loss; disorientation; dizziness; general body discomfort; headache; nausea; stomach upset or pain; vomiting.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); chest pain or tightness; confusion; dark urine; easy bruising or bleeding; fever, chills, or sore throat; hallucinations; joint pain, swelling, or severe tenderness; lower back pain; numbness or tingling of the hands, legs, or feet; severe stomach pain; swollen glands in the neck or armpit; vision loss or other vision changes; yellowing of the skin or eyes.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (

Store Myambutol at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C), in a tightly closed container. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Myambutol out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Myambutol . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

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