What are the side effects of anti tuberculosis drugs?

Some of the potential side effects to be aware of when taking TB medication are:

• itchy skin.
• skin rashes, bruising or yellow skin.
• upset stomach, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea or loss of appetite.
• lack of feeling or tingling in the hands or feet.
• changes in your eyesight, particularly changes in red or green colour vision.

Which anti TB drug is associated with major visual side effects?

Ethambutol is the most commonly implicated drug. It is generally well tolerated, but known to cause optic neuritis, more specifically retro bulbar neuritis causing blurred vision, decreased visual acuity, central scotomas, and loss of red-green color vision.

How can we manage the side effects of anti TB drugs?

Nausea/Vomiting

1. Can be due to TB drugs causing stomach irritation.
2. Take drugs embedded in banana.
3. Avoid smoking and drinking alcohol.
4. Eat nutritious food.
5. Inform and consult your doctor / nurse.

What is the most common adverse effect of first-line drug therapy for tuberculosis TB )?

The most common serious adverse event was rash and/or drug fever.

What should not be eaten in TB?

Limit refined products, like sugar, white breads, and white rice. Avoid high-fat, high-cholesterol red meat and instead load up on leaner protein sources like poultry, beans, tofu, and fish.

Does TB medicine affect eyesight?

A study, jointly conducted by Medecins Sans Frontiers (MSF) and Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai, has shown that some anti-tuberculosis drugs can have adverse effects on the eye, and can even lead to compromised vision in patients.

Which TB drug causes high uric acid?

Pyra zinamide and ethambutol are two anti tuberculous drugs that have been reported to induce hyperuricemia. Pyrazinamide is a strong urate retention agent, causing a greater than 80% reduction in renal clearance of uric acid at a 300-mg therapeutic daily dose.

Is lemon good for TB patient?

A healthy eating plan can be achieved by including the following food groups in your diet: Vegetables and fruits – leafy greens and antioxidant-rich fruits such as spinach, carrots, squash, peppers, tomatoes, blueberries, cherries, oranges, lemons, etc.

Can TB be cured in 2 months?

Brief Summary: Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious infection that can affect the lungs and other parts of the body. The usual way to treat TB is to take 4 medicines by mouth every day for 2 months, then take 2 of the same medicines for 4 more months, for a total of 6 months.

What is the first line treatment for TB?

TB can be treated effectively by using first line drugs (FLD) isoniazid (INH), rifampin (RIF), pyrazinamide (PZA), ethambutol (EMB) and streptomycin (SM).

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