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  1. Sunibutol Benefits & Uses
  2. Sunibutol Dosage & How to Take
  3. Sunibutol Side Effects
  4. Sunibutol Related Warnings
  5. Severe Interaction of Sunibutol with Other Drugs
  6. Sunibutol Contraindications
  7. Frequently asked Questions about Sunibutol
  8. Sunibutol Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Sunibutol Benefits & Uses

Sunibutol is used to treat the following -

  1. Tuberculosis Primary

Sunibutol Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

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Ingredients of Sunibutol

Ethambutol

Sunibutol Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Sunibutol is used -

  1. Nausea or vomiting
  2. Abdominal Pain Mild
  3. Joint aches
  4. Headache Mild
  5. Dizziness Mild
  6. Fever Mild
  7. Rash
  8. Blurred vision
  9. Hepatitis

Sunibutol Related Warnings

Is the use of Sunibutol safe for pregnant women?

Sunibutol is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe

Is the use of Sunibutol safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can safely use Sunibutol.

Safe

What is the effect of Sunibutol on the Kidneys?

There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Sunibutol. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate

What is the effect of Sunibutol on the Liver?

You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Sunibutol. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate

What is the effect of Sunibutol on the Heart?

Sunibutol is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Sunibutol with Other Drugs

Sunibutol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Sunibutol Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Sunibutol unless your doctor advises you to do so -

  1. Kidney Disease
  2. Liver Disease
  3. Diabetic Retinopathy
  4. Diabetic Nephropathy

Frequently asked Questions about Sunibutol

Is this Sunibutol habit forming or addictive?

Sunibutol does not cause addiction.

No

Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Sunibutol will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe

Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Sunibutol only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise

Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Sunibutol in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Sunibutol Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Sunibutol

It is safe to take Sunibutol with food.

Safe

Interaction between Alcohol and Sunibutol

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Sunibutol as it can have severe side effects.

Severe
This medicine data has been created by -
Vikas Chauhan
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
3 Years of Experience

References

  1. US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Myambutol (ethambutol hcl)
  2. KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 769
  3. April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 535-536
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