MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -The most common treatment for active TB is isoniazid INH in combination with three other drugs-rifampin, pyrazinamide and ethambutol.

Detailed explanation-2: -After 2 months, they are then treated with a continuation phase of 4 months with isoniazid and rifampin. Patients requiring retreatment should initially receive at least 5 drugs, including isoniazid, rifampin, pyrazinamide, and at least 2 (preferably 3) new drugs to which the patient has not been exposed.

Detailed explanation-3: -The preferred regimen for treating adults with TB remains a regimen consisting of an intensive phase of 2 months of isoniazid (INH), rifampin (RIF), pyrazinamide (PZA), and ethambutol (EMB) followed by a continuation phase of 4 months of INH and RIF. (See table 2 for more information on drug regimens.)

Detailed explanation-4: -high-dose daily rifapentine (RPT) with. moxifloxacin (MOX), isoniazid (INH), and. pyrazinamide (PZA).