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Ethambutol/isoniazid/pyrazinamide/rifampicin
Combination medication used for tuberculosis From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ethambutol/isoniazid/pyrazinamide/rifampicin, also known as ethambutol/isoniazid/pyrazinamide/rifampin, is a medication used for tuberculosis.[1] It is a fixed dose combination of ethambutol, isoniazid, pyrazinamide, and rifampicin.[1] It is used either alone or with other antituberculosis medication.[1] 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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