Common or Relevant Adverse Effects of DR-TB Therapy​

Drugs used in Drug-resistant Tuberculosis (DR-TB) treatment may cause some common adverse effects in patients (as can be seen in figure below). It is important to know these relevant Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs) to help in their swift identification and management.

Figure: Common or relevant adverse effects of drugs used in DR-TB treatment; Source: Guidelines on PMDT, India 2019, draft version, p115.

Resources

• Guidelines for Programmatic Management of Drug Resistant Tuberculosis in India, March 2021.

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