What medicine to drink during the consolidation phase of tuberculosis? Are there any side effects?
In the consolidation stage, patients with pulmonary tuberculosis generally do not have obvious adverse reactions when taking isoniazid tablets, rifampicin capsules and other drugs according to the doctor's instructions. However, if the drug is not used properly, side effects such as liver damage, peripheral neuritis, and allergic reactions may occur.
1. Drugs with no side effects
1. Isoniazid tablets: This drug is an anti-tuberculosis drug, which is mainly used in clinical treatment for various types of acute or chronic tuberculosis, such as pulmonary tuberculosis, lymph node tuberculosis and renal tuberculosis.
If a person with tuberculosis is treated with this drug under the guidance of a doctor, there are usually no significant side effects.
2. Rifampicin capsule: Rifampicin capsule is a broad-spectrum antibiotic with strong bactericidal effect and wide antibacterial range. It has a certain effect on relieving symptoms such as cough and sputum caused by tuberculosis. However, some patients will experience nausea, vomiting, dizziness and headache after taking the medicine, so they need to strictly follow the doctor's instructions.
2. Drugs with greater side effects
1. Liver damage: Since the above two drugs need to be metabolized by the liver, if they are taken in large quantities for a long time, it is easy to burden the liver, resulting in elevated aminotransferases and jaundice.
2. Peripheral neuritis: If you take such drugs for a long time, it may also affect the absorption and utilization of vitamin B6, resulting in a lack of vitamin B6 in the body, which in turn induces peripheral neuritis.
3. Allergic reactions: In addition, some patients will be allergic to the ingredients in the above drugs, and it is not recommended to continue to take them at this time, so as not to cause uncomfortable symptoms such as skin itching, redness and swelling.
It is recommended that patients with pulmonary tuberculosis should actively cooperate with doctors for standardized treatment and go to the hospital for regular re-examination to understand the recovery of their condition. At the same time, we should also pay attention to a reasonable diet and avoid eating spicy and stimulating foods, such as chili peppers, garlic, etc. In addition, it is necessary to exercise appropriately to enhance one's own immunity.