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Antimycobacterials

Antimycobacterials are used to treat tuberculosis and urinary tract infections by preventing the growth of bacteria in the body.

Why are antimycobacterials prescribed?

  1. Tuberculosis (100%)
  2. Diarrhea (0%)
  3. Urinary Tract Infection (0%)

Key takeaways

Antimycobacterials are primarily used to treat tuberculosis. They also have other uses, such as managing hard-to-treat urinary tract infections (UTIs). These medications work by targeting and killing the bacteria that cause these infections. Antimycobacterials come in different forms, including oral pills, oral liquids, and injections. Examples include ethambutol (Myambutol), isoniazid, and cycloserine (Seromycin).

Prices for popular Antimycobacterials medications
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ETHAMBUTOL treats tuberculosis (TB), an infection caused by bacteria. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by viruses.
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isoniazid

as low as$11
ISONIAZID prevents and treats tuberculosis (TB), an infection caused by bacteria. It belongs to a group of medications called antibiotics. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by viruses.
PYRAZINAMIDE treats tuberculosis (TB), an infection caused by bacteria. It belongs to a group of medications called antibiotics. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by viruses.
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Trecator

as low as$167
ETHIONAMIDE treats tuberculosis (TB), an infection caused by bacteria. It belongs to a group of medications called antibiotics. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by viruses.
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Aemcolo

as low as$176
RIFAMYCIN treats diarrhea caused by bacteria. It belongs to a group of medications called antibiotics. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by viruses.
CYCLOSERINE treats tuberculosis (TB), an infection caused by bacteria. It may also be used to treat urinary tract infections caused by bacteria. It belongs to a group of medications called antibiotics. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by viruses.
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Sirturo

as low as$3,672
BEDAQUILINE treats tuberculosis (TB), an infection caused by bacteria. It belongs to a group of medications called antibiotics. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by viruses.
Disclaimer: Popularity is based on total prescriptions for the brand and generic versions of each drug, regardless of the condition being treated. Some drugs are prescribed for multiple conditions.

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