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How Long Should TB Medicines To Be Taken?

I was diognosed suffering from TB and blood Sugar. I am 72 yrs old
I was give one injection of streptomycin daily for 90 days along with following medicines:
Amaryl img i tablet daily
Isokoksi 800 do
Methycobal 500 Two tablets morning and evening
Levomac 750 One Tablet daily
Benadon 40 one tablet daily
I am getting this treatment for the last 9 months which has made my very weak and my joins are becoming stiff COUGH IS ALMOST GONE FOR THE LAST FEW MONTHS. hOW LONG i SHOULD CONTINUE HAVING THESE MEDICINES.
Wed, 2 Jul 2014
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The duration of TB treatment is decided by multiple factors including your response to treatment, Radiological evidence using X ray, Bacteriological evidence using sputum examination. After the sputum turns negative for TB bacteria the course of treatment is four to six months for respiratory tuberculosis. Getting weakness with current medication can be due to following factors
1. Side effect of Isokoksi
2. Partial response to TB medication

You need to check with your doctor to know the exact reason of weakness. He will guide you as he knows well about your illness.


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How Long Should TB Medicines To Be Taken?

Dear User, Thanks for using health care magic. The duration of TB treatment is decided by multiple factors including your response to treatment, Radiological evidence using X ray, Bacteriological evidence using sputum examination. After the sputum turns negative for TB bacteria the course of treatment is four to six months for respiratory tuberculosis. Getting weakness with current medication can be due to following factors 1. Side effect of Isokoksi 2. Partial response to TB medication You need to check with your doctor to know the exact reason of weakness. He will guide you as he knows well about your illness. Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help . Thanks