Tuberculous pleurisy four medications to be taken for several months

The four medications for tuberculous pleurisy are taken for 2 months, the intensive phase of treatment, and two of the medications are also taken for another 4 months during the consolidation phase. Tuberculous pleurisy is a disease in which Mycobacterium tuberculosis infects the pleura and causes a range of symptoms. The treatment of tuberculous pleurisy includes general treatment and anti-tuberculosis treatment. General treatment includes symptomatic treatment of pleural effusion, ensuring rest and adequate nutrition. Anti-tuberculosis treatment varies according to the condition, and the standard treatment program for primary tuberculous pleurisy is intensive: four drugs, isoniazid, rifampicin, ethambutol, and pyrazinamide, are taken daily at once and used for 2 months; consolidation: two drugs, isoniazid and rifampicin, are taken daily at once and used for 4 months. Tuberculous pleurisy comprehensive treatment course for 6 months, four drugs combined for 2 months, during which time it is necessary to review several times, if necessary, need to adjust the use of drugs, it is recommended to consult a doctor, under the guidance of the doctor to use drugs.