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How Long Should The Medication To Be Continued If Having TB?
hi sir,previuosly i had seviour cough due to that i consult to doctor( Pulmonogist and physician) without testing they said i do not have any symtoms of TB however i forced them to take all testing related to TB,at last one of montex test it came positive,however iam continuing akurit-3 and benodon 40mg since 4months ,from two months i dont have couch and fever,should i continue the tablets or not kinldy advice
Tue, 3 Feb 2015
Hi
Thanks for your query
Based on your query my opinion is
1. Recommended treatment for Tuberculosis is six months.
2. Since you have completed four months of treatment, to be cured of disease you need to stick to the same regime for two more months before you can stop.
3. Once you complete six months regime you will be tested as and depending on the test results you will can decide on further course of action.
4. Though you are symptom free now, you need to continue as the micro organisms may persist to manifest as latent infection later in life or become resistant to medicines due to inadequate dosage.
5. Resistance might cause complicated TB.
Hope this helps
Regards
Thanks for your query
Based on your query my opinion is
1. Recommended treatment for Tuberculosis is six months.
2. Since you have completed four months of treatment, to be cured of disease you need to stick to the same regime for two more months before you can stop.
3. Once you complete six months regime you will be tested as and depending on the test results you will can decide on further course of action.
4. Though you are symptom free now, you need to continue as the micro organisms may persist to manifest as latent infection later in life or become resistant to medicines due to inadequate dosage.
5. Resistance might cause complicated TB.
Hope this helps
Regards
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