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Initial phase of treatment for active TB

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The initial phase of treatment for tuberculosis consists of quadruple therapy for 2 months:

  • rifampicin

  • isoniazid (with pyridoxine)

  • pyrazinamide

  • ethambutol

In some circumstances streptomycin may be used during the initial phase.

Reference:

  1. NICE (January 2016). Tuberculosis.

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