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Ethambutol is an antibiotic medication used for treating tuberculosis. It is taken along with other anti-tubercular medications to treat tuberculosis. It works by stopping the growth of the bacteria. The common side effects are headache, loss of appetite, upset stomach, and nausea.

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What alternative therapies are available for MAC lung disease?

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I am 58, female with MAC lung disease. How to prevent relapse?

Hi Welcome to icliniq.com I am deeply concerned about your worries. What you have is bronchiectasis with Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) infection.

How can my 66-year-old wife manage her MAC?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. From what you have described about Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) lung disease, your wife is on the standard treatment.

When will the bone pain be cured totally after taking AKT 4?

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How to manage MAC lung disease at 67?

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How can I avoid ear and mind effects from AKT-4 for tuberculosis?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The anti-tubercular drug AKT-4 is a cocktail of four drugs namely Isoniazid, Rifampicin, Pyrazinamide, and Ethambutol.

Vision is diminishing after taking 6 months TB treatment. Why?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I passed carefully through your question and reviewed your uploaded MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) report. (attachment removed to protect patient identity).

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