by EBSCO CAM Review Board

Trade Names :

  • Myambutol

See also Antibiotics (General)

Ethambutol is often used along with isoniazid in the treatment of tuberculosis.

 

CopperZinc

Ethambutol may interfere with the absorption of copper and zinc by binding to them. 1 In order to avoid deficiency, you may wish to take supplements of these essential minerals. Make sure to separate your ethambutol dose and your mineral supplements by at least 2 hours.

References

REF1 Solecki TJ, et al. Effect of a chelating drug on balance and tissue distribution of four essential metals. Toxicology 31(3–4): 207–216, 1984.

Revision Information

  • Reviewer: EBSCO CAM Review Board
  • Review Date: 12/2015
  • Update Date: 12/15/2015