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Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research



    STUDY OF INCIDENCE, OUTCOME AND SIDE-EFFECT PROFILE OF INH MONORESISTANT TB TREATED WITH H MONO POLY DR REGIMEN


    Dr. VARIKUTI APARNA, MD, Dr. KOLA VIJAYA KISSINGER,MD, Dr. BHARGAVI ARUMUGAM, Dr.GORTHI ARUNA, MD
    JCDR. 2024: 1141-1147

    Abstract

    INH is an important first line Anti TB drug and unexpectedly, Mono resistance to INH has been found to be as high as 17.3% in India as per the India TB Report, 2023. This reduces treatment success rates and increases incidence of MDR-TB. The regimen used in these patients as per guidelines is 6LRZE (6 months of Levofloxacin, Rifamycin, Ethambutol and Pyrazinamide) AIM AND OBJECTIVE -To study the incidence, outcome and side effect profile of INH mono resistant TB when treated with H Mono Poly DR Regimen and to study the side effects of long term usage of Levofloxacin and Pyrazinamide. METHODOLOGY- 78 INH Mono resistant patients were diagnosed at the Designated Microscopy centre attached to the Respiratory Medicine OP, ACSR Govt. Medical College between 1st January 2023 and 1st July 2023 (6 months) and H Mono Poly DR regimen started.

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    Volume 15 Issue 3

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