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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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