ZYTHAM 800 MG TABLET

ZYTHAM 800 MG TABLET

  • Composition: Ethambutol
  • OTC & Wellness: General
  • Manufacturer by: Zydus Cadila
  • Packaging Details: 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each)
Rs. 39.27    Rs. 39.27   

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Food Interaction

It is better to take Zytham 800 mg tablet with food.

Alcohol Interaction

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy Interaction

Zytham 800 mg tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor. WEIGH RISKS VS. BENEFITS

Expert Advice

Do consult your doctor before taking ethambutol if you have any eye problems such as cataracts (disturbed vision due to clouding of eye lenses) , recurrent inflammatory conditions of the eye, optic neuritis (inflammation of nerve fibers that transmit visual information from your eye to the brain), and diabetic retinopathy (a complication of eye due to diabetes). Ethambutol can cause serious eye damage. Regular eye checkups are recommended while on treatment with ethambutol. Do consult your doctor before taking ethambutol: If you have kidney problems. If you have liver problems. If you have gout (pain, swelling, redness and stiffness in joints due to accumulation of uric acid). Ethambutol is not recommended for use in children aged below 3 yeaDo consult your doctor before taking ethambutol if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Do consult your doctor before taking ethambutol if you are breastfeeding. Do not stop taking ethambutol without consulting your doctor. If you forget to take a dose of ethambutol, take it as soon as you remember. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed dose.

Lactation Interaction

Zytham 800 mg tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

Medicine Interaction

MINOR OR NO INTERACTION:SODAPILL 500MG TABLET, MAGFLUX SYRUP, NODOSIS 1000MG/15ML SUSPENSION

Dosage

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Common Side Effects

Visual impairment, Color blindness

How It Works

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

FAQ

Q. Does ethambutol cause blindness?|Optic neuritis (inflammation of nerve fibers that transmit visual information from your eye to the brain) is one of the side effects of ethambutol which causes several forms of eye defect. Although these conditions are reversible upon discontinuation of the drug, rare cases of irreversible blindness have also been reported. Please contact your doctor immediately if you notice any of these symptoms: decreased clearness of vision, loss of vision, disturbed vision due to blind spots, color blindness, visual field defect and eye pain|Q. Does ethambutol induce hyperuricemia/how does ethambutol induce hyperuricemia?|Yes. Increase in blood levels of uric acid is a side effect of ethambutol. It increases the retention of uric acid in the body by decreasing the excretion of urates (uric acid) by the kidneys|Q. How does ethambutol work in the body?|Ethambutol is an antibiotic effective against tuberculosis causing bacteria. It suppresses the growth of the bacteria by interfering with the formation of the outer protective covering (cell wall) of the bacteria, thereby weakening the bacteria