Tb Treatment

i have been diagnosed with hiv ,for that i am taking atripla.However due to my low immune system i got mac or tb and doctor prescribed ethambutol twice a day, purbac once a day, zithromax once aday. are these meds okay. ive been on atripla for 1 month already and zithromax. Today i started purbac and ethambutol and suddenly i got a sharp pain and it felt as if was getting a heart attack my handa and arms wwere also paining,this lasted for 15 minutes now im fine .doctor adivsed to stop the meds.what could it be ## My findings state that there are potentially unsafe interactions that apply to a few of your medications. Quoted below are the precautions you should be aware of: "Atripla may cause liver problems, and taking it with other medications that can also affect the liver such as ...

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I have osteomyelitis tb on my right foot. I have been taking R-cinex 600/300, benadon 40mg, veloz D, combutol 1000, and pyrazina 1500 for 1yr. Am i on the right track? Also, does R-cinex 600/300 mean that I should be taking 2 tabs to achieve a dosage of 600+300?

I am undergoig treatment for abdominal and pleural kochs. (TB). Pzide was stopped after 2and half months. Now i am on combutol, r.cinex and benadon. I am having abdominal pain off and on. Is it normal.Also i am unable to tolerate foods like chapati.I am ok with rice n dalia. How long will it take for digestive process to settle down?

What kind of lung infection causes chronic and severe wheezing, which doesn't subside even after medication? ## There are several possibilities as reported by the NIH, including asthma, heart failure, and several others. What medications did you take? Do you take any medications regularly? Do you have any diagnosed medical conditions? Have you been checked for pneumonia and TB? ## I had the same symptoms, had Cat Scan and found "tree in bud" looking stuff in right lung which leads to infection of some kind, next hospital to scope lung and get sample for lab. Results came back I have Nocardia Nova bacteria which is in all dirt and water. We had a mfg company moving mountains readying for building for a year. I am on sulfamethoxazole-TMP-DS twice a day for 6-12 months. Cough i...

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I am suffering with TB and I am already taking treatment for it with Macox Plus tablet once daily for Four months. Now I have completed 25 days taking this medicine, and now my eyes got infection and the opthalmologist prescribed Omnacortil 60 mg tablet once daily for 15 days. It is advisable to take these two tables simultaneously ? I am worried because this tablet is a steroid and can further flareup TB.

I have pain down my left buttock and extends down my left thigh ## Hello Lee! How are you? I am very sorry that you're in pain! It really depends on what's causing it. In some cases it can be relieved with proper physical therapy that removes the pressure from the affect nerve(s). Other cases may require surgery or potent medications, if they are chronic. Have you had any checking done to discover why you're having such a problem? ## The Primary Doctor prescribed Hydrocodine 5Mg-325 acetaminophen tbs. for the pain and am ....getting some pain relief from Sciatica ## The Primary Doctor prescribed Hydrocodine 5Mg-325 acetaminophen tbs. for the pain and am ....getting some pain relief from Sciatica...am also using a heating pad and the Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulatio...

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Which is better Ramipril or Amlodipine? Just to mention sometimes I get wheezing due to allergy House dust polen etc. I used to take Amlodipine 5mg I was bit stout. When I reduced weight due to TB my weight reduced so blodd pressure was high not much. So doctor stopped this to study BP. then When I regained weight after TB cured again lower level was bit high. Now a different doctor prescribed with Ramipril 2 capsule of 1.25 mg so it is 2.5mg. I am afraid because different doctors handled me. Any problem I cant say anything about doctor. NHS surgery is like that . NHS hospital is better because they always send us to respective specialities. Surgery is a general doctor. I am 47. I am afraid if prescription of medicine is wrong. Amlodipine is prescribed by Indian heart specialist. Ramipr...

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Hello, I just read in the instructions inside of the box of Althea pills that drinking althea together with Isoniazide may take effect. I need Isoniazide because I am under treatment for tuberculosis, and I just had a boyfriend and I personally decided to take pills as contraceptive instead of condoms. I just took my 1st pill today. Is that okay while I am under treatment for TB? Your response is much appreciated. Thank you.

i am a tb patient and taking medicines but i also taking spasmo proxyvon with my treatment what is the effect of the sp on my other medices ## Hi, Raj! How are you doing? I'm sorry, but without knowing specifically what the other medications are, it is very difficult to answer you question. Can you please post back with more details on them? The additional information would enable someone to help you, thanks!

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i m 32 diabetic since 3 n half yrs..b43 months diognised with TB PCR n was on treatment of AKT4 for 3 months but after 2 months i got severe pain in upper abdomen stomuch n in bladder also..then i stopped this treatment bcoz i had side effects like severe mouth ulcers, bleeding piles bcoz of some injections or tablets..due to this i stopped all medications now i want to know can i continue AKT4 after 50 days gap or do i need to restart again?

I have a TBI and suffer from sever headaches and have now for 12 years. I have been told 3 separate times by 3 separate DRs that they will not take care of me any longer. I'm at the end of my rope and find it harder and harder to keep on with life it self. Can someone please help me? I don't know how much longer I can do the headaches and live this way? Please ## Hello, James! How are you? I'm very sorry that you're in so much pain. When is the last time you consulted a neurologist? There are new treatments available, as listed by the NIH, but the only person who will likely be able to help you is a specialist. Does anyone else have any ideas or suggestions?

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I have Ankylosing Spondylitis. Got Cortisone shots in my lumbar region and Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen 5-500 tb and Tramadol ER 200 mg from my rheumatologist. What is the Tramadol for? I'm starting a new job tomorrow and am not sure if I should take it until I know how they may effect me. Should I wait until this weekend to start? ## Hi Wendy, Tramadol is most commonly used for treating moderate to moderately severe pain, but has a wide range of other applications, including treatment for restless leg syndrome, acid reflux, and fibermyosis. If you're starting a new job of any kind, I would probably suggest waiting till you get off work to experiment with how these medications really affect you deep down. This way you can at least be more comfortable going into work knowing whether...

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Hi my friend has a nymph node in thorat After getting Biospy report showed TB virus in his Nymh node in thorat .His Dr advised him to take Myrin -P Forte for 6 months.after 4 days now he has taken the size of Nymh node reduced 25 percent but he felt too much sneezing bad flue thorat congestion and weakness.will you plz guide him for to a better treatment or hw can he avoid sneezing flue weakness. See you

it is a new drug for the treatment of tb diseas ## I can't find any information on it, it is not coming up in a search. Do you know anything else about it? From the name, one can assume it is an antibiotic from the Penicillin family. This would make it effective against various types of infectious organisms.

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im currently on treatment for my pelvic tb and been taking fixcom 4 for 4days..just wonderin if any of u experience pain on left back side of ur pelvic? its a dull ache but it bothers me and cant sleep coz of it..and i always feel like i want to poopoo..please can any of u experience it? i would like to know..

Taking 2 tablets empty stomach for tb treatment. but hair fall is very much after that.what to do. ## That can be a normal side effect, as reported by the U.S. FDA, you may also experience nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, stomach pain and diarrhea. However, it should stop and your hair should start to grow back, once you finish your course of treatment. How much longer will you be taking it?

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I am 64 yrs. old and under treatment for Bone TB in Backbone R2, 3, and 4. I took AKT4 for six months and now taking R-Cinex 600 since 45 days,by mistake doctor told me to take 3 tablets daily. For two days I was feeling hungup type on head so took 2 tablets for 2 days. But left leg pain and ankle pain started. Now Doctor is saying to take 1 tab. Pls. Adv. how to stop pain and shall I skip med for few days? ## It is always best to follow your doctor's instructions. The NIH lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, stomach pain, and diarrhea. Has there been any change?

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Hi,i m 26 yr old ..i taking akt4 for my bone tb treatment and it has been one month,,i want to ask can this treatment can cause late period ..my periods always got late by 3 days or max 7 days but since i have started my tratment of tb this time it has been more than 15 days and till now my period has not started yet ..i feels everyday that its starting but when i check its not....tell me if it is due to this treatment. thankyou ## I am taking INH for TB treatment too. My period for this month is 7 days late already. I am worried. So I did pregnancy test twice. Both came back negative / "not pregnant." I tried to search if INH or similar tb medicine's side effect on menstruation but didn't get much information. Hope everything is ok for you. Let me know how it goes. ## T...

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anti tuberculosis ## how many times do I have to take quadtab as treatment for my recurring PTB? ## This drug contains Rifampicin 150 mg, INH 75 mg, pyrazinamide 400 mg, and ethambutol HCl 275 mg. It is indicated for intensive phase treatment of all forms of pulmonary & extrapulmonary TB. Dosing schedule: "Adult ≥71 kg 5 tab, 55-70 kg 4 tab, 38-54 kg 3 tab, 30-37 kg 2 tab. To be taken once daily, for 2-mth intensive phase treatment followed by a 3-drug (rifampicin + INH + ethambutol) for ≥4 mth maintenance phase treatment." [1] Do you have any other questions or information to add? Please post back if you do... References [1] ## what is the side effect of quadtab? ## i am currently taking quadtabs 4x a day 30mins before breakfast this is for 2weeks. my ptb is in...

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I have been taken off humira because I have to start treatment for latent tb. I have severe RA and am wondering when the severe pain is going to kick in. I have been off it a month and am feeling very little pain so far. I'm kind of nervous. Also, when I restart the humira, will I start feeling better right away? ## Based on my research, Humira (Adalimumab) is used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. It works by blocking the action of TNF, a substance in the body that causes inflammation. Unfortunately, there's no way of knowing ahead of time how well a particular medication might end up working for you. Doctor's can only assume that it will be effective based on medical records, health, age, weight, whether or not you're taking other medications, body chemistry, e...

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