Ethambutol HCL is the generic term for an anti-tuberculosis medication. It is administered in tablets, usually taken just once per day, but for the long term; a minimum of 6 months, sometimes for 2 years.

It is very important that doses are not regularly skipped and that treatment continues to the end even if the patient feels fine. Patients planning to buy Ethambutol HCL should be willing to commit to this; regularly skipping doses and/or not completing treatment will contribute to resistant bacteria and, since the condition was most likely not cured, it will eventually return but be more difficult to treat.

Ethambutol HCL can be used in patients age 13 and up. Parents should not buy Ethambutol HCL for younger patients; effects are unknown. The medication should not be used while pregnant.

Two Types of Treatment

Ethambutol HCL is almost never used on its own; at least one other medication will be administered along with it. What those other medications are depend largely on whether the patient has previously been treated for tuberculosis.

In patients who have not be previously treated, isoniazid is a common complementary medication. Other choices include streptomycin, cycloserine, ethionamide, pyrazinamide, and viomycin.

Patients who have been previously treated have fewer options, as previously used medications are not preferred. There is a good chance the bacteria are now resistant to them, so doctors will, if possible, utilize medications that haven't been previously used. Sometimes doctors will perform in vitro studies to ensure a medication is, in fact, still effective.

Dosing also depends on whether a patient has been treated in the past.

For first-time patients:

• Administer 15 mg per kg of body weight (7 mg per lb of body weight) once per day.

In previously treated patients:

• Administer 25 mg per kg of body weight (11 mg per lb of body weight) once per day for the first 60 days.
• After the first 60 days, dosage may be reduced to 15 mg per kg of body weight (7 mg per lb of body weight) per day.

Occasionally a doctor will increase dosage but advise that the medication is taken only every other day or every third day. Doctor instructions should always be followed.

Patients given a prescription to buy Ethambutol HCL will most likely need to take the medication for a minimum of 6 months, possibly for up to 2 years. While many patients feel perfectly fine long before treatment ends, it is, again, very important to complete treatment.

Ethambutol HCL and its companion medications can cure tuberculosis, if patients have the resolve to take each dose and continue treatment to the end, even if it takes a couple of years.

Important Precautions

Patients planning to buy Ethambutol HCL should be aware of its major side effects, though they're rare.

About 3% of patients will experience blurred vision. If addressed quickly the condition nearly always reverses; if unaddressed, it can lead to some level of permanent vision loss. Monthly eye exams are recommended for the duration of treatment with Ethambutol HCL, especially at higher doses.

Patients who have gout may find Ethambutol HCL exacerbates the condition. Doctors may be able to prescribe other medications to counter this.

Other warning signs that patients should seek medical attention for include:

• Moderate to severe confusion
• Numbness or tingling in extremities
• Pain in joints
• Disorientation
• Fever
• Hallucinations

Before buying Ethambutol HCL be sure the prescribing doctor is aware of all other prescription and non-prescription medications being taken. Some are not suitable to be mixed; others may reduce the effectiveness of Ethambutol HCL. Always double-check with a doctor or pharmacist before adding or removing a medication throughout treatment.

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