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Are Rimactazid, Benadon, Mycobutal And PZA(1500 Mg) Correct Medicine For Tuberculosis?
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i have taken afb smear and afb culture and doctor diagnosed that i have tuberculosis in the lungs. i have been provided with rimactazid, benadon, mycobutal and pza(1500 mg) are these the correct medicines. how long am i supposed to take thse medicines. also doctor advised me to take liver function test after a month. Will i get any serious side effects since i am taking heavy dosages of medicines. i am 54 kgs. wanted to know wheter after taking thse medicines tb will be cured completely ?
i have taken afb smear and afb culture and doctor diagnosed that i have tuberculosis in the lungs. i have been provided with rimactazid, benadon, mycobutal and pza(1500 mg) are these the correct medicines. how long am i supposed to take thse medicines. also doctor advised me to take liver function test after a month. Will i get any serious side effects since i am taking heavy dosages of medicines. i am 54 kgs. wanted to know wheter after taking thse medicines tb will be cured completely ?
Tue, 31 Oct 2017
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I have evaluated your query thoroughly .
* Guidelines pertaining to your query
- Your current medicine regimen is perfect as per your body weight and
WHO guidelines for treatment of TB .
- Liver function test is mandatory to get done at certain time intervals to
check liver function when you are taking TB medicines .
- These are not heavy doses , it is must to get cured , under medical
supervision , it is not going to cause any serious side effects .
- TB will be cured completely provided you finish all the doses as per
advise of your doctor .
Hope this clears your query .
Wishing you fine recovery .
Regards dear take care .
Welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .
* Guidelines pertaining to your query
- Your current medicine regimen is perfect as per your body weight and
WHO guidelines for treatment of TB .
- Liver function test is mandatory to get done at certain time intervals to
check liver function when you are taking TB medicines .
- These are not heavy doses , it is must to get cured , under medical
supervision , it is not going to cause any serious side effects .
- TB will be cured completely provided you finish all the doses as per
advise of your doctor .
Hope this clears your query .
Wishing you fine recovery .
Regards dear take care .
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