Which of the following antitubercular drugs can be safely used in severe renal failure?: (A) Streptomycin, (B) Ethambutol, (C) Capreomycin, (D) Rifampicin
Answer is D. Ans. (D) Rifampicin(Ref: KDT 8th/e p818)Streptomycin and capreomycin are nephrotoxic whereas ethambutol accumulates in renal failure and thus should be avoided in presence of severe renal failure.