Errand ea) Ethambutol isan antibiotic that prevents the {growth of tuberculous bacteria in the body. Its also a bactericidal static drug that kills the tb bacteria in the body. b canis aed i (al PIS — Ean an cusses von bles erin sono ou may abe to take ethambutol if you have an eye problem or vision disorder. To make sure ethambutol is safe for you, tel your doctor if you have inflammatory eye disorders such as uveitis or itis; eye problems caused by diabetes, cataracts; liver disease; kidney disease; or gout ‘Vitamin 6 is given to prevent possible side effects of Isoniazid. Taking isoniazid reduces ‘the amount of vitamin 86 thatthe body has, ‘and this deficiency causes neuropathy which is ‘damage of one or more nerves that typically results in numbness, tingling, muscle weakness ‘and pain in the affected area, Taking vitamin 86 along with isoniazid can prevent vitamin 86 deficiency, =~ = = | TUBERCULOSIS MEDICATIONS & SIDE EFFECTS esatirwne s1ycomoresne sosaeee Health Education Division niceties ets ‘SenbnnaerisoeahBerra ea rele The first-line anti-T8 medications are: + Rifampin 600mg + Isoniazid 300mg + Pyrazinamide 150mg + Ethambutol 1200mg + Vitamin B6 50mg These are the usual drugs and dosage prescribed, however dosages and treatment length will vary and medications may be added or taken away depending on the Clients’ individual need What happens if I miss a dose? Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose. fin 14 Rema This medication is an antibiotic used to |) IFAMBIEIN prevent and treat ca tuberculosis and other infections. itis ou ‘a bactericidal static ‘drug whieh kills the tb bacteria in. ~ < mee the body. This medication - < © is best taken on an empty stomach with a full ‘glass of water, 1 hour before or 2 hours ater meals For the best effect, take this medication at ‘evenly spaced times, or exactly as directed, To help you remember, take this medication at the same time(s) every day. Continue until the full prescribed amount is finished, even if ‘symptoms disappear after a few days Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow, which may result in a return of the infection. Rifampin can cause side effects such as. temporary discoloration of your skin or teeth Also itching, headache, difficulty concentrating and muscle weakness. es eicicekomes at ats fen CE Isoiacid san antibiotic that is sed to teat and to prevent tuberculosis (8). works by Sting down and Fling betel growth tote oriasd onan py torch ——— least hour before | pian TEL ating, | Some side effects that may occur after taking this medication is pain in your upper stomach that may spread to your back, peripheral neu- ropathy which causes numbness, pain, and tingling in the hands and feet. iso nausea, loss of appetite; dark urine, clay-colored stools or jaundice which isa yellowing of the skin oF eves. Bierurnie neous Pyrazinamide is also an antibiotic used in the treatment of tuberculosis (TB) in adults and children, ood not use pyrazinamide ifyou have active gout ‘or severe liver disease. ss Pyrazinamide Tablets BP 500 mg Other side effects to be aware of is fever, joint pain oF joint swelling: easy bruising or bleeding, nausea and upper stomach pain. If you experience any of these symptoms contact your doctor immediately to not work for future infection: