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What are the side effects of taking tuberculosis medication?

Sep 13, 2022 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Guo Xiheng
Introduction
The side effects of taking tuberculosis medication mainly include allergic reactions, and damage to liver and kidney function. After taking TB drugs, some people may experience allergic reactions such as itching, redness and swelling of the skin, rashes, and other allergic symptoms. As each person's constitution varies, the degree of allergy also differs. Some individuals may not have any allergic reaction, while others may experience more severe symptoms. If the allergy is severe,

Tuberculosis is usually treated with long-term medication, which can have certain side effects. If severe adverse reactions occur, the medication should be changed promptly. So, what are the side effects of taking tuberculosis drugs?

What Are the Side Effects of Taking Tuberculosis Medication?

The main side effects of tuberculosis medications include allergic reactions and damage to liver and kidney function. After taking anti-tuberculosis drugs, some people may experience allergic reactions such as itching, skin redness, swelling, or rashes. Since individuals have different constitutions, the severity of allergic reactions varies—some may not react at all, while others may experience more serious symptoms. If an allergic reaction is severe, stop taking the medication immediately and switch to an alternative treatment. Additionally, drug toxicity can also cause skin symptoms like rashes, so careful monitoring is necessary and medication should be adjusted promptly when needed.

Tuberculosis can cause many symptoms, and symptomatic treatment should also be considered in clinical practice. For patients with high fever, physical cooling methods or antipyretic medications should be used. Patients with coughing should take expectorants and cough suppressants. In cases of minor hemoptysis (coughing up blood), low-dose cough suppressants and sedatives may be administered. However, for individuals with respiratory insufficiency or elderly and frail patients, cough suppressants should be used cautiously, as they may inhibit the respiratory center and cough reflex, potentially leading to inability to expel blood clots and resulting in suffocation. Generally, chest pain caused by tuberculosis does not require specific treatment.

In daily life, maintain a regular diet, avoid spicy and stimulating foods, overeating, and staying up late. We hope this information helps you. Wishing you good health and happiness.

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