Suggest Treatment For TB Of The Lymph Nodes

Posted on Sun, 15 Mar 2015

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Question : I was diagnosed tb of lymph nodes 9 moths ago...I have taken akt 4 then akt 3 . It is under control fully. However my doctor saus that I should take rcinex 600 for 3 more months which is causing me skin rashes. I told my doctor abt this but still he says to continue with this. Can I revert back to akt 3

All sites on web says skin rashes can be side effect of rcinex, but my doctor says this is not true..I am cnfused, That is why this second opinion

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (40 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Rifampicin is known to cause rash

Detailed Answer:
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Dear Sir

RCinex contains Rifampicin. Rifampicin is known to cause rash. In majority of cases the rash is minor and self limiting and medication can be continued.

If the rash is severe then discontinuation of it is required.

Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.

Take care

Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (3 hours later)

Thanks! Doctor
My one question is unanswered.
I have continued the medicine for 9 months Akt series 5 months and Rcinex 4 months
Everything seems to be fine. All symptoms of disease have vanished. Can I now stop taking medicine or revert back to Akt 3 for remaining 3 months

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Do not discontinue medication or change the medication

Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir

Further continuation of the treatment is required as complete bacteriological cure is the aim and not just absence of symptoms. Do not discontinue medication without prior recommendation from your treating physician.

Take care

Best Regards
Dr Deepak

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (5 hours later)

I agree not to discotinue but can I change to akt 3....Rcenix is causing me severe rashes, but my doctor says Rcenix does not cause rashes...what do I do change the doctor?

Kindly suggest

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
If rash is no severe then continue medication as advised

Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir

If your doctor had assessed you clinically and rash is not severe than there is no need for discontinuation. I would suggest you to discuss it with your Physician. Do not change the tubercular treatment without advise of your Physician.

Take care

Best Regards
Dr Deepak

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar