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What Are The Repercussions Of Taking TB Medication In The Wrong Order?
Question: sir last two and half months I am going anti tubular lymphadenitis treatment. during the end of my treatment on day 59 after taking medicine I got confused on that day by seeing the medicine strip that I may not have taken proper dose on that particular day.... now based on that confusion I started getting confusion that I may not be taken the medicine for that last week also but. after doing calculations with the number of purchased medicine and consumption it comes every thing alright but still I am getting confused as I remembered everyday my toilet used to come yellowish orange till evening.my query is if at all interruption of the medicine for nearly two weeks will make any adverse effect I always continued the medicine regularly
Brief Answer:
No most likely no adverse effects will be there but be regular now.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
The guide lines for TB treatment are that it should be taken regularly on empty stomach first thing in the morning and nothing else to be eaten for half an hour after that. Preferably not a single dose should be missed out. This is to prevent development of drug resistant tb. Now nothing can be done even if you have missed few doses though it seems unlikely from your description. My advice to you is that now onwards be regular with your medicines and try not to miss a single dose.
Wish you the best.
No most likely no adverse effects will be there but be regular now.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
The guide lines for TB treatment are that it should be taken regularly on empty stomach first thing in the morning and nothing else to be eaten for half an hour after that. Preferably not a single dose should be missed out. This is to prevent development of drug resistant tb. Now nothing can be done even if you have missed few doses though it seems unlikely from your description. My advice to you is that now onwards be regular with your medicines and try not to miss a single dose.
Wish you the best.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
madam I know that I didn't missed but still got confused how can I get confidence in my treatment.my lymph nodes are also regressed on 7th week of my treatment
Brief Answer:
You are progressing well, that should give you confidence in your treatme
Detailed Answer:
You are feeling better, the size of your lymph nodes have decreased, this indicates that your treatment is effective. Now all you have to do is to continue treatment as your doctor advises without missing a single dose. Thàt's all.
Take care.
You are progressing well, that should give you confidence in your treatme
Detailed Answer:
You are feeling better, the size of your lymph nodes have decreased, this indicates that your treatment is effective. Now all you have to do is to continue treatment as your doctor advises without missing a single dose. Thàt's all.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
madam during starting of my treatment my weight was 74 KGS now during my second month of my treatment it was 72 KGS and now it is almost maintained like that ,my fats in the body reduced much .now I am eating a healthy diet I am not feeling any weekness also. my query is are the dose of this treatment reduce the weight .also during night I feel very overheat is this also due to medicines
Brief Answer:
Generally there is weight gain after starting TB treatment.
Detailed Answer:
With the start of TB treatment , generally there is weight gain. You may have lost weight due to some other reason like inadequate dietary intake. But since now you are maintaining the weight and you are feeling better, It shows that your treatment is effective. Take your medicines and eat a healthy diet.
The excess heat at night is not because of the tb medicines. Do not get stressed by worrying too much about the treatment. Just follow your treatment on a regular basis and every thing will be fine.
Generally there is weight gain after starting TB treatment.
Detailed Answer:
With the start of TB treatment , generally there is weight gain. You may have lost weight due to some other reason like inadequate dietary intake. But since now you are maintaining the weight and you are feeling better, It shows that your treatment is effective. Take your medicines and eat a healthy diet.
The excess heat at night is not because of the tb medicines. Do not get stressed by worrying too much about the treatment. Just follow your treatment on a regular basis and every thing will be fine.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Remy Koshy
madam attaching my x ray report during my first week of my treatment and also ESR report taken before starting of my treatment.please kindly explain
Also madam I am using Akurit 3 dosage my doctor prescribed be total tablets 4 for daily dose .but internet I saw for weight above 70kg the dose should be 5 tablets.now at present my weight is only 72 kg so is 4 tablets are ok
Also madam I am using Akurit 3 dosage my doctor prescribed be total tablets 4 for daily dose .but internet I saw for weight above 70kg the dose should be 5 tablets.now at present my weight is only 72 kg so is 4 tablets are ok
Brief Answer:
In your case 4 tablets are ok.
Detailed Answer:
I did not find the x-ray report attached.
The dose of tb medicines is based on weight above or below 50 kgs . In your case 4 tablets are ok. In very heavy individuals 5 tablets may be recommended.
In your case 4 tablets are ok.
Detailed Answer:
I did not find the x-ray report attached.
The dose of tb medicines is based on weight above or below 50 kgs . In your case 4 tablets are ok. In very heavy individuals 5 tablets may be recommended.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
please find the attached ESR and x ray
Brief Answer:
Reports yet not attached.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Still there are no reports attached. Please post them again.
Reports yet not attached.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Still there are no reports attached. Please post them again.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
madam attaching my x-ray PA view and ESr report during starting of my treatment
Brief Answer:
ESR is normal. For chest xray report get a HRCT chest done.
Detailed Answer:
Your blood report including ESR is normal.
The chest xray report says reticulonodular opacities in bilateral mid lower zones. This finding is generally seen in interstitial lung disease. The radiologist has advise a HRCT chest which you should get done as it will give a clearer picture.
Take care.
ESR is normal. For chest xray report get a HRCT chest done.
Detailed Answer:
Your blood report including ESR is normal.
The chest xray report says reticulonodular opacities in bilateral mid lower zones. This finding is generally seen in interstitial lung disease. The radiologist has advise a HRCT chest which you should get done as it will give a clearer picture.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Brief Answer:
X-ray findings are generally seen in ILD .
Detailed Answer:
The FNAC is suggestive of tuberculosis but the x-ray findings are usually not seen in tb.Such findings are generally seen in ILD as I have mentioned earlier. Hence it is better to get a HRCT chest done.
X-ray findings are generally seen in ILD .
Detailed Answer:
The FNAC is suggestive of tuberculosis but the x-ray findings are usually not seen in tb.Such findings are generally seen in ILD as I have mentioned earlier. Hence it is better to get a HRCT chest done.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Remy Koshy
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