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How Can Tuberculosis Be Treated?
Yes please one of my staff has TB . The public healthcare ask me to take Moxifloxacin for 6 months one tablet 400 mg daily . Because my blood is positive and I have latent TB infection . My liver enzymes are increased double than normal. I wonder can I continue to take that medicin
Mon, 24 Jul 2017
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In tuberculosis five drug course prescribed for atleast 6 month duration
Sputum AFB examination, x ray, Gene expert study etc are some diagnostic modality for Tuberculosis...
After confirmation of Tb drugs taken regularly under close watching of liver profile
If liver enzymes values raised more than three times temporary stoppage of drug might needed
Take care
Hope this will help you
Consult physician for examination and discuss your case
In tuberculosis five drug course prescribed for atleast 6 month duration
Sputum AFB examination, x ray, Gene expert study etc are some diagnostic modality for Tuberculosis...
After confirmation of Tb drugs taken regularly under close watching of liver profile
If liver enzymes values raised more than three times temporary stoppage of drug might needed
Take care
Hope this will help you
Consult physician for examination and discuss your case
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