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How To Deal With Jaundice Caused By Rcinex Used For TB?

my husband is of 40 years age, he is suffering with testicular TB. in 2002 he taken medication for lung TB. doctors prescribed him Combutol 800, rcinex 600+300, streptomysin injuction, and benodon tablets, he is getting jaundice after usage of rcinex for 4 days, what i have to do? please help me
Wed, 26 Aug 2015
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your husband's situation and problem.
Rcinex is having rifampicin and isoniazid.
Both are hepatotoxic and cause jaundice.
So better to stop Rcinex in your husband's case.
Start hepatoprotective anti tubercular drugs like ethambutol, levofloxacin and streptomycin.
Get done liver function tests alternate day.
Once liver enzymes and bilirubin are normal, you can start Rcinex.
During this period ask him to drink plenty of fluids orally. Avoid oily and spicy food. Avoid painkiller drugs because they can cause liver damage. Give him high sugar diet.
Don't worry, he will be alright.
Consult doctor and discuss about this modifications.
Hope I have solved your query.
Wishing good health to your husband. Thanks.
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How To Deal With Jaundice Caused By Rcinex Used For TB?

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your husband s situation and problem. Rcinex is having rifampicin and isoniazid. Both are hepatotoxic and cause jaundice. So better to stop Rcinex in your husband s case. Start hepatoprotective anti tubercular drugs like ethambutol, levofloxacin and streptomycin. Get done liver function tests alternate day. Once liver enzymes and bilirubin are normal, you can start Rcinex. During this period ask him to drink plenty of fluids orally. Avoid oily and spicy food. Avoid painkiller drugs because they can cause liver damage. Give him high sugar diet. Don t worry, he will be alright. Consult doctor and discuss about this modifications. Hope I have solved your query. Wishing good health to your husband. Thanks.