Reference | Patients (n) | Age range (years) | Dosage of ethambutol (mg/kg/day) | Duration of treatment (months) | Side effects |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
19 | 2634 | 3–14 | 15–25 | Not stated | None |
18 | 26 | 3–14 | 15–25 | Not stated | None |
30 | 151 | 1–14 (45 < 5) | 2–9 | 1 case with possible ocular toxicity; not confirmed | |
31 | 105 | 0–5 | 25 for 2 months then 15 | 3–12 | None |
32 | 104 | 0–18 | 15 | 12–14 | None |
33 | 11 | 2–13 | 15–25 | 2 | None |
34 | 34 | 0–10 | 25 for 2 months then 15 | 12 | Minimal oedema of optic disc without visual symptoms |
35 | 16 | 3–12 | 25 for 3 months then 15 | 12 | None |
36 | 54 | 1–14 | 25 for 2 months then 15 | 6 | None |
37 | 180 | 0–10 (136 < 5) | 17 | 10 | None |