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I have taken tuberculosis tablets one month, but I got jaundice then one of the doctor saying take only ethambutol is this fine only this medicine
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wrong approach..connect with a pulmonologist on practo
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Modified ATT regimen has to be given
Needs close follow up and dose adjustment with pulmonologist
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Not at all right . TB treatment with a single drug is detrimental . Drug induced hepatitis is quite common with anti TB drugs . You need to see pulmonologist for proper guidance on TB treatment, in this scenario
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
No pl.Monotherapy is Dangerous. Pl consult pulmonologist with detailed history and reports and treatment taken for better evaluation and treatment,and tailoring your treatment.
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Dr. Fatima Mamnoon
Tuberculous and chest Diseases Specialist
10 yrs exp
New Delhi
no they will slowly introduce tb meds as per tolerance later
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Dr. Shruti Jain
Pulmonologist
8 yrs exp
Delhi
no you have to take modified regimen .. see a pulmonologist
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