Why does kidney function matter with ethambutol hydrochloride?

iatroX medicinesPublished 20 August 2026Reviewed 20 August 2026

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Much of the medicine is eliminated unchanged in urine. Impaired kidney function can increase exposure and toxicity risk.

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ethambutol hydrochloride · Medicine question

iatroX medicinesPublished 20 August 2026Reviewed 20 August 2026

The answer

Much of the medicine is eliminated unchanged in urine. Impaired kidney function can increase exposure and toxicity risk.

Ethambutol hydrochloride 400mg Film-coated tabletsemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 1

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