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What Causes Nausea Vomiting ,mild Fever,constipation While Treatment Of TB?
my husband has TB. he started anti-TB drug from last 2 months and he finished intensive phase now he started conyinuation phase with the drug rifampicine, isoniazide,pyridoxine. but now he developed some problems like nausea vomiting ,mild fever,constipation.my question is why this occur and is this serious problems for TB treatment and continue this deugs?
Thu, 2 Apr 2015
Hi
Welcome to HCM
I appreciate your concern for your husband.
Glad to know that the first phase the intensive phase of Anti TB treatment is over.
The problems your husband having are due to the side effects of drugs like Rifampcine or Isoniazide. Nothing to worry about them,
These problems are self limiting.
If vomiting becomes severe, you may give him Omeprazole once daily this will prevent nauseating sensation as well.
For constipation he may take some laxative like Bisacodyl or latulose at bed time or give him fresh fruits or leafy vegetables. Ask him to drink a lot of water.
He has to continue the treatment for continuation phase.
Hope your query is being answered.
Wishing your husband a quick recovery.
Regards
Welcome to HCM
I appreciate your concern for your husband.
Glad to know that the first phase the intensive phase of Anti TB treatment is over.
The problems your husband having are due to the side effects of drugs like Rifampcine or Isoniazide. Nothing to worry about them,
These problems are self limiting.
If vomiting becomes severe, you may give him Omeprazole once daily this will prevent nauseating sensation as well.
For constipation he may take some laxative like Bisacodyl or latulose at bed time or give him fresh fruits or leafy vegetables. Ask him to drink a lot of water.
He has to continue the treatment for continuation phase.
Hope your query is being answered.
Wishing your husband a quick recovery.
Regards
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