Ethambutol - Warnings and Precautions
The following warnings and precautions are taken directly from the US FDA-approved drug label for Ethambutol. This is the same information dispensing pharmacists read.
WARNINGS Ethambutol hydrochloride may produce decreases in visual acuity which appear to be due to optic neuritis.
This effect may be related to dose and duration of treatment.
This effect is generally reversible when administration of the drug is discontinued promptly.
However, irreversible blindness has been reported. (See PRECAUTIONS and ADVERSE REACTIONS ).
Liver toxicities including fatalities have been reported (See ADVERSE REACTIONS ).
Baseline and periodic assessment of hepatic function should be performed.
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