INFORMATION REGARDING THE MEDICINAL DRUGS
There are various types of drugs available. The first line drugs are used as initial cure and easily available. The second line drugs are used for a serious problem and available on doctor's prescription. The third line drugs are used in very serious cases and generally used in ICU
First Line Drugs:
- ETHAM BUTOL
- ISO NIAZID
- RIFAMPIC IM (FOR LYPROSY)
- PYRAZINAMIDE
Second Line Drugs:
- CIPROFLOXACIN
- LEVOFLOAXACIN
- FLORAQUOLONES
Third Line Drugs
- LINEZOLID
- RIBABUTIN
Now i will tell you the two important facts which are very much important for PT exam
- Resistance for First Line Drugs is known as "MDRTB"
- Resistance for Secone Line Drugs is known as "XDRTB"
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