- 3
- Introduction
- Learning Objectives
- Case Definitions
- Classification of Tuberculosis Cases and Referral
- Standardized Treatment Regimens
- Fixed Dose Combinations (FDCs)
- Choose a Proper Treatment Regimen
- Directly Observed Therapy; a Component of Patient Centred Care
- Directly Observed Treatment
- Role of Physicians in Tuberculosis Treatment Monitoring
- Treatment Monitoring
- Adverse Effects
- Palliative Care
- Outcome Determination
- Summary
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Select the proper treatment regimen based on previous treatment history. There are three basic TB regimens to use: • New patient regimen The 6 month rifampicin-containing regimen* for new patients with low likelihood of MDR-TB. • Retreatment regimen with first-line drugs The 8 month retreatment regimen of first-line drugs for patients with medium likelihood of MDR-TB, such as patients returning after relapse or loss to follow up. • Second-line regimen MDR-TB regimen: a regimen for patients with confirmed drug resistance or a very high likelihood of drug resistant-TB, such as patients whose prior treatment has failed. The criteria for initiating MDR-TB regimens is discussed in more detail in Module 4. Click here for a summary of the different recommended regimens. |
