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For patients with active TB, in whom HIV infection is diagnosed and ART is required, the first priority is to initiate TB treatment in accordance with NTP guidelines.

Early initiation of ART (within 8 weeks of anti-TB treatment inititation) is generally recommended for patients with HIV.

Efavirenz-based antiretroviral therapy and rifampicin-based TB treatment, at their standard doses—is the preferred treatment for HIV-related tuberculosis.

For TB patients, CPT should be initiated as soon as possible, irrespective of the CD4 cell count, and given throughout anti-TB treatment; continuation after treatment is completed should be considered in accordance with NTP guidelines.