Antimycobacterials (TB & Leprosy Treatments)
A clinical directory of antimycobacterial agents used in the treatment of Tuberculosis (TB) and Leprosy. This guide covers first-line agents like Rifampicin and Isoniazid, as well as second-line treatments for resistant strains. Reviewed by Dr. Ahmad Baker for clinical accuracy and adherence protocols.
Composition Each 30mg. of granules contain 2 gm. rifampicin suspension. Indications Treatment of All forms of tuberculosis (in combination with other anti-tuberculous drugs). Chemoprophylaxis of meningococcal meningitis. Staphylococcus endocarditis and haemophilis influenza. Leprosy and brucellosis. Infection due to sensitive micro-organisms as: respiratory tract infection, urinary tract infection, skin and soft tissues infections. Precautions Care taken…
Composition Rifampicin 150 mg.capsules: each capsule contains 150 mg. rifampicin. Rifampicin 300 mg. capsules: each capsule contains 300 mg. rifampicin. Indications Treatment of: All forms of tuberculosis (in combination with other anti-tuberculous drug). Meningococcal meningitis. Leprosy and brucellosis. Infections due to sensitive micro-organisms as respiratory tract infection, urinary tract infection, skin and soft tissues infections. Precautions…
Composition T.B zide 50 mg, tablets: each tablet contains isoniazide 50 mg. T.B zide 100 mg. tablets: each tablet contains isoniazide 100mg. T.B zide forte 200 mg. tablets: each tablet contains isoniazide 200 mg. T.B zide 300 mg. tablets: each tablet contains isoniazide 300 mg. Indication Chiefly indicated for all types of pulmonary and extra-pulmonary…
Composition Each tablet contains 500 mg pyrazinamide. Properties Pyrazinamide is highly effective as a bactericidal drug against tubercle bacilli. It exerts its effect in vivo in acidic loci in the body where tubercle bacilli are found, for instance, within phagocytic cells and in caseous lesions. It is also active against bacilli resistant to other antituberculous drugs.…
Dapsone Tablet belongs to a class of drugs known as anti-leprotic medicines. It is used to treat leprosy and acne. It works by stopping the growth of disease causing organisms in the body. It also helps to reduce redness and swelling associated with acne (commonly known as pimples). Dapsone Tablet should be used in the…