E 275mg / H 75mg / Z 400mg / R 150mg, tab., blister
Valid Article
ETHAMBUTOL / ISONIAZID / PYRAZINAMIDE / RIFAMPICIN
Full Name
ETHAMBUTOL hydrochloride (E) / ISONIAZID (H) / PYRAZINAMIDE (Z) / RIFAMPICIN (R)
Therapeutic Action
Fixed-dose combination (FDC) of three antituberculosis bactericidals and one antituberculosis bacteriostatic (ethambutol)
Indications
Drug-Sensitive tuberculosis (DS-TB)
Instructions for use
Blister packaging is the packaging of choice for antituberculosis medicines due to the unstable nature of some of them when exposed to higher temperatures and humidity.
Bulk packaging (hospital packs) should only be used in special circumstances or in case of unexpected problems in availability of the blister presentation.
The quantity to be ordered is calculated per tablet, not per blister.
Storage
Below 25ºC ‐ Protect from sunlight ‐ Protect from humidity