Ethambutol

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Ethambutol
Chemical structure of ethambutol (top) and photo of ethambutol crystals (bottom)
Names
Trade namesMyambutol, Etibi,[1] Servambutol, others
Other names(2S,2’S)-2,2’-(Ethane-1,2-diyldiimino)dibutan-1-ol[2]
Clinical data
Main usesTuberculosis[3]
Pregnancy
category
  • US: C (Risk not ruled out)[4]
Routes of
use		By mouth
Defined daily dose1,200 mg (by mouth)
1,200 mg (parenteral)[5]
External links
AHFS/Drugs.comMonograph
Legal
License data
Legal status
  • In general: ℞ (Prescription only)
Pharmacokinetics
Protein binding20–30%
Metabolismliver
Elimination half-life3–4 hours
Chemical and physical data
FormulaC10H24N2O2
Molar mass204.314 g·mol−1
3D model (JSmol)
  • CC[C@@H](CO)NCCN[C@@H](CC)CO
  • InChI=1S/C10H24N2O2/c1-3-9(7-13)11-5-6-12-10(4-2)8-14/h9-14H,3-8H2,1-2H3/t9-,10-/m0/s1 checkY
  • Key:AEUTYOVWOVBAKS-UWVGGRQHSA-N

Ethambutol (EMB, E) is a medication primarily used to treat tuberculosis.[4] It is usually given in combination with other tuberculosis medications, such as isoniazid, rifampicin and pyrazinamide.[6] It may also be used to treat Mycobacterium avium complex, and Mycobacterium kansasii.[4] It is taken by mouth.[4]

Common side effects include problems with vision, joint pain, nausea, headaches, and feeling tired.[4] Other side effects include liver problems and allergic reactions.[4] It is not recommended in people with optic neuritis, significant kidney problems, or under the age of five.[6] Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding has not been found to cause harm.[6][7] In the United States the FDA has raised concerns about eye issues in the baby if used during pregnancy.[4] Ethambutol is believed to work by interfering with the bacteria's metabolism.[4]

Ethambutol was discovered in 1961.[8] It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.[9] Ethambutol is available as a generic medication.[1] The wholesale cost in the developing world is about US$2.58–4.73 per month.[10] In the United States it costs US$100–200 per month.[1]

Medical uses

Ethambutol is used along with other medications to treat a number of infections including: tuberculosis, Mycobacterium avium complex, and Mycobacterium kansasii.[4]

Dosage

The defined daily dose is 1,200 mg (by mouth) or 1,200 mg (parenteral).[5] The dose is 15 to 25 mg/kg once per day to a maximum of 1,200 mg.[3]

Side effects

Toxic optic neuropathy-a)Disc pallor in female with ethambutol toxicity c, d) Goldman visual fields showing bilateral centrocecal scotomas

Mechanism of action

Ethambutol is bacteriostatic against actively growing TB bacilli. It works by obstructing the formation of cell wall. Mycolic acids attach to the 5'-hydroxyl groups of D-arabinose residues of arabinogalactan and form mycolyl-arabinogalactan-peptidoglycan complex in the cell wall. It disrupts arabinogalactan synthesis by inhibiting the enzyme arabinosyl transferase. Disruption of the arabinogalactan synthesis inhibits the formation of this complex and leads to increased permeability of the cell wall.

Pharmacokinetics

It is well absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and well distributed in body tissues and fluids. 50% is excreted unchanged in urine.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Hamilton, Richart (2015). Tarascon Pocket Pharmacopoeia 2015 Deluxe Lab-Coat Edition. Jones & Bartlett Learning. p. 48. ISBN 9781284057560.
  2. ↑ "ethambutol (CHEBI:4877)". Chemical Entities of Biological Interest. UK: European Bioinformatics Institute. 18 August 2010. Main. Archived from the original on 19 July 2014. Retrieved 26 April 2012.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "ETHAMBUTOL = E oral - Essential drugs". medicalguidelines.msf.org. Archived from the original on 28 August 2021. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 "Ethambutol Hydrochloride". The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. Archived from the original on 5 June 2016. Retrieved 10 December 2016.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "WHOCC - ATC/DDD Index". www.whocc.no. Archived from the original on 27 November 2020. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 World Health Organization (2009). Stuart MC, Kouimtzi M, Hill SR (eds.). WHO Model Formulary 2008. World Health Organization. pp. 136, 138, 588, 603. hdl:10665/44053. ISBN 9789241547659.
  7. ↑ "Prescribing medicines in pregnancy database". Australian Government. 3 March 2014. Archived from the original on 8 April 2014. Retrieved 22 April 2014.
  8. ↑ Landau, Ralph; Achilladelis, Basil; Scriabine, Alexander (1999). Pharmaceutical Innovation: Revolutionizing Human Health. Chemical Heritage Foundation. p. 171. ISBN 9780941901215. Archived from the original on 2016-12-20.
  9. ↑ World Health Organization (2019). World Health Organization model list of essential medicines: 21st list 2019. Geneva: World Health Organization. hdl:10665/325771. WHO/MVP/EMP/IAU/2019.06. License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO.
  10. ↑ "Ethambutol". International Drug Price Indicator Guide. Archived from the original on 22 January 2018. Retrieved 8 December 2016.
  11. ↑ Lim SA (April 2006). "Ethambutol-associated optic neuropathy" (PDF). Ann. Acad. Med. Singap. 35 (4): 274–8. PMID 16710500. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2009-08-16.
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 Lewis, Sharon Mantik; Dirksen, Shannon Ruff; Heitkemper, Margaret M.; Bucher, Linda; Harding, Mariann. Medical-surgical nursing : assessment and management of clinical problems (9th ed.). St. Louis, Missouri. ISBN 978-0-323-10089-2. OCLC 228373703.
  13. ↑ Tripathi, K D (August 2015). Essentials of MEDICAL PHARMACOLOGY (Seventh ed.). India: JAYPEE BROTHERS MEDICAL PUBLISHERS. p. 769. ISBN 978-93-5025-937-5.

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