Can tuberculosis medication be taken together with other drugs?

Jan 05, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Introduction
Anti-tuberculosis medications can generally be taken together with other drugs, but they should be used under the guidance of a physician. If a patient experiences adverse reactions such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, or diarrhea after taking anti-tuberculosis drugs, the medication should be discontinued promptly. If liver function impairment occurs, the dosage of the anti-tuberculosis drugs should be adjusted or the drugs should be changed under medical supervision.

Generally, anti-tuberculosis medications can be taken together with other drugs, but they must be used under the guidance of a doctor. The specific analysis is as follows:

Anti-tuberculosis drugs refer to medications that have certain bactericidal effects against Mycobacterium tuberculosis, including isoniazid tablets, rifampicin capsules, ethambutol hydrochloride tablets, pyrazinamide tablets, etc. Combination therapy using multiple anti-tuberculosis drugs can produce synergistic effects, improve treatment efficacy, reduce drug side effects, and promote disease recovery. Anti-tuberculosis drugs generally do not cause liver damage or affect patients' routine blood tests, urinalysis, or blood biochemical test results. If symptoms such as pain, fever, or cough occur during medication, additional drugs may be needed in combination to improve the patient's quality of life.

If adverse reactions such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, or diarrhea occur after taking anti-tuberculosis drugs, the medication should be stopped promptly. If liver function impairment occurs, the dosage of anti-tuberculosis drugs should be adjusted or changed under medical supervision.