Synonyms: Myambutol®
ethambutol is an approved drug (FDA (1967))
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Ethambutol is used in the treatment of active tuberculosis (TB), usually in conjunction with other antituberculosis agents [1]. The clinical formulation was originally a racemic mixture, but now contains only the active (S,S)-(+)-enantiomer.
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References |
1. THOMAS JP, BAUGHN CO, WILKINSON RG, SHEPHERD RG. (1961)
A new synthetic compound with antituberculous activity in mice: ethambutol (dextro-2,2'-(ethylenediimino)-di-l-butanol). Am Rev Respir Dis, 83: 891-3. [PMID:13776497] |