I would like to know what I am in for when I start my 6 to 8 months of medication this week, here in China.
2006-12-23 13:38:55 · 4 answers · asked by stephen g 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
INH, pyrazinamide and rifampicin-- Liver toxicity. Nausea, vomiting, raised liver enzymes, jaundice. Get baseline LFTs done and then at regular intervals ( monthly).
Streptomycin-- vestibular toxicity. Balance may be affected and there may be ringing in the ears. Ethambutal-- Optic neuritis. Colour blindness or blurred vision.
Rifampicin can also cause low platelet count and kidney dysfunction.
INH can also cause pyridoxine (component of vitamin B complex) deficiency. Take B complex along with it.
Al these drugs can cause nausea, vomiting or an allergic rash.
Don't worry. You may not get any of these side-effects, but it is better to be aware so that you are watchful.
2006-12-24 04:24:59 · answer #1 · answered by yakkydoc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-12-23 13:42:05 · answer #2 · answered by zeroartmac 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pulmanory Tuberculosis, are you a smoker?
2006-12-23 13:40:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Fatigue is induced by the medication. If not taken, one can die from it.
2006-12-23 13:41:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋