side effects of ATT

Table 7.2 Symptom-based approach to side-effects of antituberculosis drugs”
Minor Side Effects Managment


Anorexia, nausea, Gives drugs with small meals or last thing at night

abdomibnal pain


Joint pains Aspirin


Burning sensation in the feet Pyridoxie 10mg daily
(large amount of B6 can inhibit absorbtion of INH)

Orange/red urine Reassurance, Paients should
be told when starting
treatment that this commonly
happens and is normal

Major( Consult doctor)


Itchig, skin rash


Deafess (no was on auroscopy)

Dizziness (vertigo and nystagmus)

Jundice (other causes exluded)
hepatitus


Confusion (suspect drug-induced
acute liver failure if judice present)

Visual impairment
(other caused excluded)

Shock, purpura, acute renal failure

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