When can I stop anti-TB treatment?

If it is thought that the liver disease is caused by the anti-TB drugs, all drugs should be stopped. If the patient is severely ill with TB and it is considered unsafe to stop TB treatment, a non-hepatotoxic regimen consisting of streptomycin, ethambutol and a fluoroquinolone should be started.

Is TB cured in 6 months?

Current 6-month short course chemotherapy regimens are over 95% effective for the treatment of tuberculosis when fully administered. Six months is a long time, however, and patients frequently discontinue anti-TB treatment once their symptoms have improved.

Why is treatment for TB 6 months?

Taking medication for 6 months is the best way to ensure the TB bacteria are killed. If you stop taking your antibiotics before you complete the course or you skip a dose, the TB infection may become resistant to the antibiotics.

Is TB cured in 3 months?

A course of antibiotic medicine will treat latent TB. You may be given Rifampicin and Isoniazid for three months (which may be together in a tablet called Rifinah) or Isoniazid by itself for six months. Your doctor or TB specialist nurse will talk you through the treatment and answer any questions you may have.

What happens after TB treatment?

If you have TB of the lungs or throat, after two weeks of treatment you should no longer be infectious. Gradually you will start to feel better. This may take weeks, but you will stop feeling sick and tired all the time.

Can TB return after treatment?

After treatment, TB can recur due to relapse or due to re-infection. Relapse means that you have completed treatment and have been declared cured and then you get a recurrence of the same infection.

How can tuberculosis be treated?

Tuberculosis can be treated by taking a combination of antibiotics (usually 3-5 drugs) for a period of 6-8 months. The treatment of tuberculosis depends on whether it is active or latent. Latent tuberculosis is treated with isoniazid (INH) for 6-12 months. The treatment has to be taken regularly for the prescribed duration.

How is active TB treated?

Active TB. Active TB is usually treated with a combination of four medications for six to eight weeks, followed by two drugs for a total duration of six to nine months.