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Does First Line Drugs Of TB Cause Liver Problems ?
I want to know if the first line drugs of TB cause liver problems then can he restart the medicine after the liver recovery and would the liver problem relapse after some more time of re starting the first line drugs and is levoflox a good drug for liver sensitive people suffering from Lymph node TB?
Wed, 4 Nov 2015
Hi. I can understand your concern.
Yes definitely 1st line TB drugs has effect on liver function and some individuals are more susceptible for the same genetically. Ideally liver safe Anti Tb drugs needs to be started and LFT monitored closely. Yes levofloxacin is one of the safe drugs for the same. It would be advisable to be under regular follow up with your treating doctor.
Don't worry, you will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
Yes definitely 1st line TB drugs has effect on liver function and some individuals are more susceptible for the same genetically. Ideally liver safe Anti Tb drugs needs to be started and LFT monitored closely. Yes levofloxacin is one of the safe drugs for the same. It would be advisable to be under regular follow up with your treating doctor.
Don't worry, you will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
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