Chemical formula: C₁₀H₂₄N₂O₂ Molecular mass: 204.31 g/mol PubChem compound: 14052
Ethambutol is bacteriostatic. It is effective against Mycobacterium tuberculosi and M.bovis with an MIC of 0.5–8µg per ml. The exact mechanism of action is unknown. While it has activity against some atypical mycobacteria including M.Kansasii, activity against other micro-organisms has not yet been reported.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| J04AK02 | Ethambutol | J Antiinfectives for systemic use → J04 Antimycobacterials → J04A Drugs for treatment of tuberculosis → J04AK Other drugs for treatment of tuberculosis |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ETIBI Tablet | Health Products and Food Branch (CA) | MPI, CA: SPM | |
| ETHAMBUTOL Film-coated tablet | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| MYAMBUTOL Film-coated tablet | FDA, National Drug Code (US) | MPI, US: SPL/Old |
Ethambutol is an active ingredient of these brands:
United States (US)
Canada (CA)
Estonia (EE)France (FR)
Hong Kong (HK)
Japan (JP)
Malta (MT)
Mexico (MX)
Netherlands (NL)
Nigeria (NG)
South Africa (ZA)
United Kingdom (UK)
Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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