Categorization of DSTB Treatment Regimen

Daily Regimen is prescribed for Drug Sensitive TB patients (DSTB), where the patient needs to consume the FDC formulation daily.

Daily Regimen comprises the first line Anti TB drugs based on

• Age: Adult/ Pediatric
• Weight of the patient: Weight Bands

Age: Based on age, patients are categorized into

• Adults: The patient's age should be greater than 19 years
• Paediatrics: Patient's age up to 19 years and weight less than 39 Kgs

Weight Bands: 

• Treatment dosages are based on TB patients’ weight.
• A weight band category is defined for Adults and Pediatric patients separately, and FDC are issued based on that weight category.