Ethambutol is an antibiotic medicine used to treat tuberculosis (TB) disease. Ethambutol is used in combination with other TB medicines to treat TB. This medication kills or stops the growth of the bacteria that causes TB.
Some common side effects include:
Ethambutol may cause changes in how well you see with one or both eyes. If you have blurred vision or changes in how you see colours, stop taking the medicine and call your health care professional.
If you take Ethambutol for longer than two months, you will need to have your eyes checked.
Remember:
You must keep your appointment at TB clinic, KFL&A Public Health or your doctor's office, to be monitored regularly while on this medicine.
Call KFL&A Public Health at least two weeks before you need more medicine.
Arrangements will be made for a refill of your prescription. All TB medications are free of charge.
If you have questions or concerns, please call KFL&A Public Health at 613-549-1232 or 1-800-267-7875,
ext. 1287.
Revised: 2011-07-27