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Chapter-50 Adverse Effects of Antitubercular Drugs

BOOK TITLE: Practical Approach to Tuberculosis Management

Author
1. Gupta Sanjay
2. Arora VK
ISBN
9788180617676
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/10639_50
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2006
Pages
14
Author Affiliations
1. University College of Medical Sciences and Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, New Delhi, India, The University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA, National Institute of Tuberculosis and Respiratory diseases, New Delhi, India
2. Santosh Medical College, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India, LRS Institute of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases, Sri Aurobinod Marg, New Delhi, General Health Services, Government of India and LRS Institute of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases, New Delhi, LRS Institute of TB and Respiratory Diseases, New Delhi
Chapter keywords
Adverse effects of antitubercular drugs, Amikacin, Capreomycin, Cycloserine, Ethambutol, Ethionamide, Hepatic toxicity, Isoniazid (INH), Kanamycin, P-aminosalicylic acid, Prothionamide, Rifampicin, Streptomycin, Thiacetazone

Abstract

To learn and understand adverse effects of antitubercular drugs and its management. Serious reactions are rare but they require vigilance. Adverse effects are not a contraindication to appropriate treatment. However, poorly managed side effect may lead to non - adherence or in appropriate therapy. Community health workers and DOT enable close surveillance for adverse effects. Community health workers and DOT enable close surveillance for adverse effects this community based approach entails well trained team, community health worker participation, and close communication. Elucidated with clinical case reports.

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