Rapidly developing optic neuritis secondary to Ethambutol: Possible mechanism of injury

Sajjad Ali, Uzma Usman, Mohammad Wasay

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Abstract

Optic neuritis has been described among the toxic effects of Ethambutol. This side effect is dose related. The mean duration of Ethambutol induced optic neuritis (EON) is three months. We report a case of EON after few days of exposure to Ethambutol and the symptoms resolved after discontinuation of Ethambutol. This most likely represents an idiosyncratic reaction which is different as compared to dose related optic neuritis.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)300-301
Number of pages2
JournalJournal of the Pakistan Medical Association
Volume55
Issue number7
Publication statusPublished - Jul 2005

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