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Question: Hello Dr,
One of my close relative has been diagnosed with TB signs
Attaching the report
Can you please see.the report and tell the medications which has been given are correct or not.
What should be next steps. Please advice.
Thanks
One of my close relative has been diagnosed with TB signs
Attaching the report
Can you please see.the report and tell the medications which has been given are correct or not.
What should be next steps. Please advice.
Thanks
Brief Answer:
Is he being treated for TB?
Detailed Answer:
HI,
Unfortunately the prescription text is not in english and makes it difficult to weigh in. However, TB is treated with the following drugs for a total of six months.
First 2months: Rifampicin, Isoniazid, ethambutol and Pyrazinamide.
Last 4months: Rifampicin and Isoniazid only.
Pyridoxine can be added to avoid any itches. Check and see if he’s receiving these medications listed. You could look at the leaflet of the medication.
Did he do s sputum test to look for the germ that causes tuberculosis? If yes, kindly report the findings to me.
I hope this helps. I wish him well. Feel free to follow up with me if need be.
Is he being treated for TB?
Detailed Answer:
HI,
Unfortunately the prescription text is not in english and makes it difficult to weigh in. However, TB is treated with the following drugs for a total of six months.
First 2months: Rifampicin, Isoniazid, ethambutol and Pyrazinamide.
Last 4months: Rifampicin and Isoniazid only.
Pyridoxine can be added to avoid any itches. Check and see if he’s receiving these medications listed. You could look at the leaflet of the medication.
Did he do s sputum test to look for the germ that causes tuberculosis? If yes, kindly report the findings to me.
I hope this helps. I wish him well. Feel free to follow up with me if need be.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you doctor for very quick response. Appreciate very much. Also for the medication you indicated. Thanks again. I will get back to you with more details.
Brief Answer:
I look forward hearing from you!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I await your updates.
Until next, I wish you well.
I look forward hearing from you!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I await your updates.
Until next, I wish you well.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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