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Context:
India has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into imports of Ethambutol Hydrochloride, a drug used in the treatment of tuberculosis.
What is Ethambutol Hydrochloride?
- Chemical nature: Ethambutol Hydrochloride is a first-line anti-tuberculosis (TB) drug.
- Use: It is used as part of combination therapy to treat tuberculosis, preventing the growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
Why India Initiated the Anti-Dumping Investigation?
- Objective: To check whether imported Ethambutol Hydrochloride is being sold at below-market or unfairly low prices (i.e., dumped) in India.
- Reason: Dumping can hurt domestic manufacturers, threaten local production, and affect drug security for TB treatment.