Ethambutol
Ethambutol Overview
Ethambutol is a prescription medication used to treat tuberculosis (TB). Ethambutol belongs to a group of drugs called antimycobacterial antibiotics. TB is caused by a certain bacteria. Ethambutol works by stopping the bacteria from forming a cell wall, which kills the bacteria.
This medication comes in tablet form. It is taken once a day with or without food.
Common side effects of ethambutol include loss of apetite, upset stomach, and numbness or tingling in hands and feet.
