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Anti-tubercular drug not given in children < 6 years age is

A
Ethambutol
B
Isoniazid
C
Streptomycin
D
Rifampicin
High-Yield Explanation
Ethambutol may cause ‘optic neuritis’ (ocular toxicity): It may lead to ‘red-green color blindness’ and patients may thus develop ‘blue vision’ Thus it is contraindicated in children < 6 years age, as they may not be able to report any deterioration of color vision

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