​Pharmacology - Ethambutol

​Pharmacology - Ethambutol 
Ethambutol is a bacteriostatic agent that inhibits the growth of tuberculosis bacilli.

Action Technique 
As tuberculosis bacilli divide, it prevents them from constructing their cell wall.
When taken orally, it has the potential to enter the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), undergo metabolism, and then be eliminated in your urine.

Application in Clinical Practice
Tuberculosis  (when used together other medications).

Directly observed treatment (DOT) regimen for tuberculosis Drug 1: Isoniazid given for 2 months for initial treatment and 4 months for continuation 
Drug 2:  Rifampicin  for 2 month initially and 4 months continuation therapy 
Drug 3 : Pyrazole during the first two months 

Drug 4  for the first two months : ethambutol

Precautions to Take 
Side effects include peripheral neuritis, a rash, fever, and visual problems (such as colorblindness or decreased sharpness).