Ethambutol Uses, Side Effects, Contraindication

Introduction: Ethambutol Is an antibiotic. It works by slowing the growth of TB disease causing
bacteria. Ethambutol belongs to a class of anti-TB drugs. Suppresses the growth of TB-causing
bacteria (Mycobacterium tuberculosis). Ethambutol kills bacteria by entering the growing bacteria,
inhibiting the arabinosyl transferase, an important enzyme that participates in the formation of the
outer protective covering of the bacteria's cell wall.

Side effect are nausea or vomiting, abdominal Pain (mild) , joint pain, headache, dizziness, fever, red
spots, blurred vision, hepatitis are few of the most commonly reported side effects.
Contraindications: If you have any of these diseases, do not take Ethambutol as it may worsen your
condition. If your doctor considers it appropriate, you can take Ethambutol despite suffering from
these diseases - Kidney disease, Liver disease, Diabetic retinopathy
Toxicity
The most commonly recognized toxic effect of ethambutol is optic neuropathy, which generally is
considered uncommon and reversible in medical literature. Other side effects that have been
observed are pruritus, joint pain, gastrointestinal upset, abdominal pain, malaise, headache,
dizziness, mental confusion, disorientation, and possible hallucinations.
Drugs interaction: Avoid taking an antacid containing aluminum hydroxide within 4 hour after you
take ethambutol.

Conclusion: Ethambutol is used for tuberculosis or TB. (Tuberculosis; Tuberculosis). Ethambutol is
mostly used for all those T.B. Effective against bacteria that fall into the mycobacterium group, such
as M. tuberculosis, M. avium complex, M. kansasii, M. marinum.

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Alumni Interaction with Pharmacy Students

Esteemed Alumni of IIMT College of Pharmacy, Greater Noida; Mr. Shikhar Pandey, Product Manager, La Pristine and Mr. Vivek Yadav, PhD Scholar (Pharmaceutical Chemistry) CSIR JRF,DPSRU Delhi will interact with students.

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Reasons to Do Polytechnic Diploma in Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering is also considered as one of the oldest and main branch of Engineering. This branch is related with the planning, delineation and preservation of natural and man – made developments such as railway stations, airports, canals, dams, roads, metro stations etc. that too with innovation and creativity. As, we all know that India is a developing country and too make up with this fast paced world it should also progress fast. And for this it requires more professionals to plan, build and conserve both types of developments in a speedily manner. The subjects which are required by the students, those who want to opt Civil Engineering as their career option are Maths, Physics and Chemistry at 10 + 2 level. After that they can go for Bachelor or Diploma degree courses according to their interest and work ability. A deluge of opportunities are waiting for the passionate, proficient and experienced professionals from Civil Engineering. With the current growing population the demands for supportable infrastructures has increased a lot. Like in making of railway network, making of good roads, making of strong and firm building construction. All these require skilled and proficient labour which can be possible only in the field of Civil Engineering. Many people thinks that there is no scope in Civil engineering, so why to make career and waste money in it. But, however it is not so.

SCOPE OF CIVIL ENGINEERING:

RICS: A number of diverse opportunities have been waiting for the people/ students who wants to go for construction and management from Civil Engineering as these industries need progressive and passionate workers which can raise them to a high degree of success.

Defence Sector: One can also find a job in an Indian Army or an Indian Air – Force which makes them to feel proud of themselves and for the country for which they are serving.

Therefore, its demand, scope and career opportunities will never be diminished, instead with the passage of time it will only increase! Increase! and increase!