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Tbh if cervical spine

2022-03-20 14:49:42
My wife deducted with potts spine at c5-c6, talking att (rifampicin 600,isoniazide 300,Pyrazinamide 1500,Ethambutol 1000). My question is simple my wife taking treatment pvt. Orthopedic surgeon doctor. I asked him as per India dots program the daily dosage is to be according to weight as she weight 85 kg (obesity), height 5.1. The doctor told my wife cannot tolerate the higher dosage and the above mentioned dosage is right for her. Please advice me on this
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Given on weight based only..Take a consultation with pulmonologist for better evaluation and treatment

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We need Anti TB drugs to be given according to weight and for Extrapulmonary duration is decided 9-12 months.
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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same

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Anti Tb drugs are given free under Dots.The drugs are always given depending on weight. Pl consult Pulmonologist online with all the reports and treatment taken.

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