Stop and restart TB medicines

2021-08-19 12:08:47
My father was detected with pulmonary TB which was picked incidently with no symptoms of persistent cough, weight loss etc.,LFT, FBS additional basic tests were normal. Since TB  detected as per doc we started with AKT4 for a week, weight is 47kg and age 78.  Was ok for first five days, on 7th day experienced severe nausea, vomiting and severe weakness. After admission to hospital noticed full dip in sodium and potassium levels. So suggested to stop AKT4 for two days till body picks up sodium and potassium and resume with little low dosage of TB medicines. Is this Ok to stop and restart with low dosage? as it's in initial stage of TB with no much impact on lungs. Only 3 small nodule densities and one mass lesion.
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Your father needs a detailed evaluation by a pulmonologist for correct diagnosis and treatment
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Answered2021-08-21 08:27:46

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we need to check LFT and need to evaluate for other lung disease other then TB

Answered2021-08-20 06:22:30

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Hi. I understand your concerns . Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription

Answered2021-08-19 12:42:47

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Not a problem in stoppage of medication..Do a online consultation with Pulmonologist for better evaluation and treatment

Answered2021-08-19 12:32:11

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Do a online consultation with a pulmonologist for further evaluation and management

Answered2021-08-21 02:37:08

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No need to panic.it is ok to stop Att,for short duration, due to nausea and vomiting. But it is not advisable to start treatment, with low dosage. Att has to be given, as per the weight.if low dosage is taken, tb bacilli, will not die, and possibilities of getting resistance, is there and which is not good for the pt, and  community. He can take anti emitics, and antacids for nausea and vomitings.

Answered2021-08-20 04:59:21

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It’s ok to stop and restart. May need CT chest/ bronchoscope to rule out malignancy. For details come to online consultation.

Answered2021-08-19 12:12:01

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