Tarceva
Tarceva Brand names, Tarceva Analogs
Tarceva Brand Names Mixture
- No information avaliable
Tarceva Chemical_Formula
C10H24N2O2
Tarceva RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic2/ethambutol.htm
Tarceva fda sheet
Tarceva msds (material safety sheet)
Tarceva Synthesis Reference
No information avaliable
Tarceva Molecular Weight
204.31 g/mol
Tarceva Melting Point
88 oC
Tarceva H2O Solubility
No information avaliable
Tarceva State
Solid
Tarceva LogP
-0.14
Tarceva Dosage Forms
Tablet (100, 400 mg)
Tarceva Indication
For use, as an adjunct, in the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis.
Tarceva Pharmacology
Ethambutol is an oral chemotherapeutic agent which is specifically effective against actively growing microorganisms of the genus Mycobacterium, including M. tuberculosis. Ethambutol inhibits RNA synthesis and decreases tubercle bacilli replication. Nearly all strains of M. tuberculosis and M. kansasii as well as a number of strains of MAC are sensitive to ethambutol.
Tarceva Absorption
About 75% to 80% of an orally administered dose of ethambutol is absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract.
Tarceva side effects and Toxicity
The most commonly recognized toxic effect of ethambutol is optic neuropathy, which generally is considered uncommon and reversible in medical literature. Other side effects that have been observed are pruritus, joint pain, gastrointestinal upset, abdominal pain, malaise, headache, dizziness, mental confusion, disorientation, and possible hallucinations.
Tarceva Patient Information
Tarceva Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals
