Brief Answer:
Treatment is with ATT.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Sputum positive pul kochs falls in Cat I of WHO classification of TB(Kochs).
Treatment is with Anti Tubercular Treatment(ATT).
For the first 2 months, 4 drugs named INH, rifampicin, ethambutol and pyrazinamide are given. If required, this phase is extended by 1 more months.
By this time sputum generally turns negative and patient is started on maintainence phase where only two drugs ie INH and rifampicin are continued for another 4 months.
Total duration of treatment is 6 months.
Drugs have to be taken regularly in the morning on empty stomach and nothing is to be taken by mouth for next 1/2 hour for better absorption of drugs.
Patient`s progress should be monitored regularly by examining him, sputum test and x ray chest.
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Got Positive Result For Sputum Pul Kochs. What Is The Treatment?
Brief Answer:
Treatment is with ATT.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Sputum positive pul kochs falls in Cat I of WHO classification of TB(Kochs).
Treatment is with Anti Tubercular Treatment(ATT).
For the first 2 months, 4 drugs named INH, rifampicin, ethambutol and pyrazinamide are given. If required, this phase is extended by 1 more months.
By this time sputum generally turns negative and patient is started on maintainence phase where only two drugs ie INH and rifampicin are continued for another 4 months.
Total duration of treatment is 6 months.
Drugs have to be taken regularly in the morning on empty stomach and nothing is to be taken by mouth for next 1/2 hour for better absorption of drugs.
Patient`s progress should be monitored regularly by examining him, sputum test and x ray chest.