Ethambutol and visual acuity reduced Patient Reports February 11, 2012

Ethambutol Side Effects Report #5298642-7
Ethambutol side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 02, 2007. Female patient, 62 years of age, weighting 179.9 lb, was diagnosed with tuberculosis  and was treated with Ethambutol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: condition aggravated, dizziness , myopathy toxic, optic atrophy, vision blurred, visual acuity reduced, visual disturbance, xanthopsia. Ethambutol dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE, RIFAMPICIN, METFORMIN. Patient recovered.

Ethambutol Side Effects Report #6129208-4
Ethambutol side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 23, 2009. Female patient, 65 years of age, weighting 135.0 lb, was diagnosed with mycobacterial infection and was treated with Ethambutol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: condition aggravated, hypoaesthesia, lung disorder, vision blurred, visual acuity reduced. Ethambutol dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Ethambutol Side Effects Report #5956382-2
Ethambutol side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 27, 2008. Female patient, 75 years of age, weighting 140.9 lb, was diagnosed with lung infection and was treated with Ethambutol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: halo vision, optic neuritis, vision blurred, visual acuity reduced, visual impairment. Ethambutol dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CLARITHROMYCIN, RIFAMPICIN, COREG CR, LISNOPRIL. Patient recovered.

Ethambutol Side Effects Report #4930973-X
Ethambutol side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Feb 14, 2006. Female patient, 74 years of age, was diagnosed with atypical mycobacterial infection and was treated with Ethambutol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia, cataract , hemianopia heteronymous, optic neuropathy, vision blurred, visual acuity reduced, visual field defect. Ethambutol dosage: 750 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with ISONIAZID, RIFAMPICIN. Patient recovered.


Ethambutol Side Effects Report #4930975-3
Ethambutol side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Feb 14, 2006. Female patient, 63 years of age, was diagnosed with atypical mycobacterial infection and was treated with Ethambutol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia, cataract , hemianopia heteronymous, optic neuropathy, visual acuity reduced, visual field defect. Ethambutol dosage: 750 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with ISONIAZID, RIFAMPICIN. Patient recovered.