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The total duration of treatment in this regimen is 9-11 months with Intensive Phase (IP) at least 4 months and Continuation Phase (CP) for 5 months. Treatment extension of IP is done up to 2 months based on follow-up results and is indicated in the algorithm presented in the figure below.

 

Figure: Treatment Extension/ Regimen Change Based on Follow up Smear/ Culture/ DST Results

 

Abbr: FL & SL- LPA- First Line & Second Line- Line Probe Assay, C&DST- Culture and Drug Susceptibility Test, Z- Pyrazinamide,  Cfz- Clofazimine, FQ- Fluoroquinolone, N/DDR-TBC- Nodal/ District DR-TB Centre

 

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