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How Can Tuberculosis Be Treated?

Helllo Im working in China. I was coughing for almost 4 weeks so I went to the hospital and after 3 days of blood test, Xray and skin test, I got confirmed that I have ACTIVE TB. However since the first day of testing I got and injection and also I was prescribed CEFIXIME 50mg, 2 capsules every 12 hours. Now that infection is confirmed the doctor told me to keep this medication for the next 12 days. I checked in internet and I don t see evidence that this medication is the common to treat TB, should I wait, ask to change the medication or second opinion?
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Thanks for trusting healthcaremagic for your health problems.

If your TB is confirmed then treatment includes Isoniazide, Rifampicin, Pyrazinamide, Ethambutol 3 times in a week for 2 month.
Then Isoniazide, Rifampicin, Ethambutol 3 times a week for 4 months.
Treatment should be completed without interruption.
After 2 month and 6 months sputum and x-ray test should be done To confirm cure from Tuberculosis.

Regards
Dr. Hiren
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How Can Tuberculosis Be Treated?

Hi Thanks for trusting healthcaremagic for your health problems. If your TB is confirmed then treatment includes Isoniazide, Rifampicin, Pyrazinamide, Ethambutol 3 times in a week for 2 month. Then Isoniazide, Rifampicin, Ethambutol 3 times a week for 4 months. Treatment should be completed without interruption. After 2 month and 6 months sputum and x-ray test should be done To confirm cure from Tuberculosis. Regards Dr. Hiren