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Toxic ocular effects of ethambutol
Summary
Serious visual impairment can occur with ethambutol hydrochloride, even at standard doses for tuberculosis treatment. Alternative drugs are recommended due to this risk and ethambutol
Area of Science:
- Pharmacology
- Ophthalmology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Ethambutol hydrochloride is a long-standing treatment for tuberculosis.
- Retrobulbar neuritis is a known adverse effect, typically considered minor at conventional doses.
- Concerns exist regarding the safety profile of ethambutol in current tuberculosis treatment regimens.