Ingredient

Ethambutol Hydrochloride

Ethambutol hydrochloride is an antituberculosis agent used in the treatment of tuberculosis.

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MFDS ingredient code M223143

What does it do?

Ethambutol hydrochloride belongs to the class of antituberculosis agents that act against the tuberculosis bacteria. It is mainly used for tuberculosis treatment and is prescribed as part of a combination therapy with other antituberculosis medications.

This ingredient inhibits the synthesis of the cell wall of the tuberculosis bacteria, thereby suppressing the growth of the bacteria. When the cell wall is not properly formed, it becomes difficult for the tuberculosis bacteria to survive.

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Approved uses differ by product. Check each product's information for its actual use.

Good to know

Ethambutol hydrochloride is characterized by its specific action on the synthesis of the cell wall of the tuberculosis bacteria. Unlike other antituberculosis agents, it primarily helps reduce the occurrence of resistant strains by inhibiting the synthesis of specific components of the cell wall.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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