What should I be aware of while taking medication for TB patients?

  1, pay attention to the side effects of drugs: Most drugs have more or less side effects, and anti-tuberculosis drugs are the same. Among them, some drugs can occur allergic reactions such as fever, rash, etc.. Some other drugs can cause liver function damage. Some drugs can cause gastrointestinal reactions such as anorexia, nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, etc. Streptomycin can also cause eighth damage to the brain nerves, manifested as balance disorders, vertigo, nausea, vomiting and nystagmus, etc. A few patients may experience hearing loss, and in severe cases, permanent deafness. Isoniazid can cause peripheral neuritis such as numbness of limbs, abnormal sensation, and light paralysis. Ethambutol can cause the loss of vision. If you find any of the above problems, you should seek treatment from a specialist in time.  In addition, the color of urine is red after taking rifampicin, and the color of nose and tears can also be red, which is the metabolite of rifampicin and is a normal phenomenon. Most of the drugs can be taken without fasting.  3, pay attention to regular review: as many drugs have certain damage to liver and kidney, therefore, pay attention to regular check of liver and kidney function, blood routine, etc. Some drugs have an effect on vision and hearing, should also pay attention to monitoring.  4, pay attention to adhere to the medication: strictly follow the doctor’s orders, standardize the medication, and regularly go to the designated hospital specializing in tuberculosis for re-examination.  5, pay attention to rest, strengthen nutrition, avoid cold, happy mood, not addicted to smoking, alcohol.