Combutol-400Mg Tab

1. Overview
This medicine is used to treat tuberculosis (TB), an infection caused by bacteria that primarily affects the lungs but can also affect other organs.

2. How It Works
It works by stopping the growth of TB-causing bacteria. By interfering with the formation of the bacterial cell wall, it helps the body’s immune system fight the infection effectively.

3. Common Uses

• Treatment of active tuberculosis
• Part of combination therapy for multi-drug resistant TB
• Prevention of TB in high-risk individuals after exposure

4. Key Benefits

• Helps control and eliminate TB infection
• Supports combination therapy for better treatment outcomes
• Reduces the risk of spreading TB to others

5. Safety & Precautions

• Take only as prescribed by a healthcare professional
• Regularly monitor vision, as it may affect eyesight
• Inform your doctor if you have kidney issues or other health conditions
• Do not stop the medication abruptly without medical advice
• Store in a cool, dry place away from children

6. Scientific Literature (External Links)

• Ethambutol in tuberculosis treatment: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=ethambutol+tuberculosis
• Mechanism of action of ethambutol: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=ethambutol+mechanism
• TB treatment guidelines including ethambutol: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/?term=ethambutol+tuberculosis+therapy