Rifampicin
Uses
Rifampicin is used for the treatment of tuberculosis (tb) and leprosy.
How it Works
Rifampicin is known as an antibiotic. Rifampicin works by killing the bacteria that cause infections thus stopping the infection and also stopping the symptoms of the infections from occurring.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Rifampicin include the symptoms below;
Skin rash,
Nausea,
Vomiting,
Chills,
Muscle pain
Isoniazid
Uses
Isoniazid is used in the treatment of tuberculosis (tb).
How it Works
Isoniazid is known as an antibiotic that fights bacteria. Isoniazid works by killing the bacteria that causes the infection of tuberculosis.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Isoniazid include the symptoms below;
Peripheral neuropathy,
Increased liver enzymes,
Hepatitis,
Jaundice
Pyrazinamide
Uses
Pyrazinamide is used in the treatment of tuberculosis.
How it Works
Pyrazinamide is known as an antibiotic. Pyrazinamide works by slowing the growth and also eventually killing the bacteria that causes tuberculosis , thus this stops the infection ans also stops the symptoms from occuring
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Pyrazinamide include the symptoms below;
Jaundice,
Increased liver enzymes,
Hepatitis,
Joint pain
Ethambutol
Uses
Ethambutol is used in the treatment of tuberculosis (TB).
How it Works
Ethambutol is an antibiotic. It works by slowing the growth of bacteria that causes tuberculosis.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Ethambutol may suffer from such side effects;
Visual impairment,
Color blindness,
Chills,
Pain and swelling of joints