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Anti TB DOTS Gives Me Skin Eruptions. Should I Continue To Take The Drugs ?
I am a 47 year old woman. I was diagnosed with Lung TB 2 months ago. was started on anti TB DOTS. Developed skin eruptions since 3 days. What should i do, continue or stop DOTS?
Tue, 31 Jan 2012
Hi,
Rifampicin is known to produce allergic drug eruptions. It can be stopped for now and streptomycin may be started in its place. But remember it may have to be started at a later stage. Do not continue Anti TB drugs anytime without finishing course. Consult your skin specialist and DOTS provider for more guidance. Wish you a speedy recovery
Take care
Rifampicin is known to produce allergic drug eruptions. It can be stopped for now and streptomycin may be started in its place. But remember it may have to be started at a later stage. Do not continue Anti TB drugs anytime without finishing course. Consult your skin specialist and DOTS provider for more guidance. Wish you a speedy recovery
Take care
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