Ethambutol/isoniazid/pyrazinamide/rifampicin explained

Type:combo
Component1:Ethambutol
Class1:Anti-tuberculosis medication
Component2:Isoniazid
Class2:Anti-tuberculosis medication
Component3:Pyrazinamide
Class3:Anti-tuberculosis medication
Component4:Rifampicin
Class4:Anti-tuberculosis medication
Tradename:Voractiv, Rimstar, others
Routes Of Administration:By mouth
Cas Number:357397-87-6
Atc Prefix:J04A
Atc Suffix:M06
Chemspiderid:none

Ethambutol/isoniazid/pyrazinamide/rifampicin, also known as ethambutol/isoniazid/pyrazinamide/rifampin, is a medication used for tuberculosis. It is a fixed dose combination of ethambutol, isoniazid, pyrazinamide, and rifampicin. It is used either alone or with other antituberculosis medication. It is taken by mouth.[1]

Side effects are those of the underlying medications.[1] Pyridoxine may be used to decrease the risk of numbness.[2] It is not recommended in people with liver problems or severe kidney problems.[3] Use may not be suitable in children.[1] It is unclear if use during pregnancy is safe.[3]

It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.[4] It is sold under the brand names Voractiv and Rimstar in the UK.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: WHO Model Formulary 2008 . 2009 . 9789241547659 . ((World Health Organization)) . Stuart MC, Kouimtzi M, Hill SR . 10665/44053 . World Health Organization . World Health Organization . free . 142 .
  2. Book: British national formulary : BNF 69. 2015. British Medical Association. 9780857111562. 403. 69.
  3. Web site: Rimstar Film-coated Tablet / Voractiv Film-coated Tablet - Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) - (eMC). www.medicines.org.uk. 18 December 2016. February 2016. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20161220193444/https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/medicine/27483. 20 December 2016.
  4. Book: ((World Health Organization)) . World Health Organization model list of essential medicines: 21st list 2019 . 2019 . 10665/325771 . World Health Organization . World Health Organization . Geneva . WHO/MVP/EMP/IAU/2019.06. License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO . free .