Ethambutol
- Copper and Zinc
- Take at a Different Time of Day
En Español (Spanish Version)Ethambutol is often used along with isoniazid in the treatment of tuberculosis.
Take at a Different Time of Day
Ethambutol may interfere with the absorption of copper and zinc by binding to them.
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In order to avoid deficiency, you may wish to take supplements of these essential minerals. Make sure to separate your ethambutol dose and your mineral supplements by at least 2 hours.
Solecki TJ, et al. Effect of a chelating drug on balance and tissue distribution of four essential metals.
Toxicology
31(3–4): 207–216, 1984.
Last Reviewed July 2012