First-Line Tuberculosis Drugs
This infectious disease usually requires several drugs taken together for several months.
Tuberculosis or TB
Patients taking TB medications should be taught to complete this.
The full course of therapy
These drugs are used to treat infections caused by fungi.
Antifungal drugs
Patients using topical antifungals should apply the drug for the full prescribed time even if symptoms do this.
Improve
These drugs are used to treat infections caused by parasites.
Antiparasitic drugs
Isoniazid, rifampin, pyrazinamide, and ethambutol are examples of these.
First-line antitubercular drugs
Stopping TB medications early can lead to treatment failure and this problem.
Drug-resistant tuberculosis
This antifungal is commonly used for yeast infections and may be given orally or intravenously.
Fluconazole
Patients with fungal skin infections should keep the affected area clean and this.
Dry
This antiparasitic drug is commonly used for pinworms and some other intestinal worm infections.
Albendazole or mebendazole
This first-line TB drug may cause peripheral neuropathy and is often given with vitamin B6.
Isoniazid or INH
Yellow skin, dark urine, severe fatigue, nausea, or right upper abdominal pain may suggest this serious adverse effect.
Liver injury or hepatotoxicity
This antifungal is often used topically for fungal skin infections such as athlete’s foot or ringworm.
Clotrimazole, miconazole, or terbinafine
Patients taking oral antifungals should report yellow skin, dark urine, or severe fatigue because these may indicate this.
Liver injury or hepatotoxicity
This medication may be used to treat scabies and lice.
Permethrin
This first-line TB drug can turn urine, sweat, saliva, and tears an orange-red color.
Rifampin
This vitamin may be ordered with isoniazid to help prevent peripheral neuropathy.
Vitamin B6, or pyridoxine
This powerful antifungal may be used for serious systemic fungal infections and can cause significant toxicity.
Amphotericin B
This is why patients should not share towels, shoes, or personal items during some fungal infections.
To prevent spreading the infection
This antiparasitic medication may be used for malaria prevention or treatment, depending on the drug and region.
Chloroquine, hydroxychloroquine, or another antimalarial drug
This first-line TB drug may affect vision and requires patients to report vision changes.
Ethambutol
This is why TB patients may need directly observed therapy.
To improve adherence and prevent drug resistance
Fever, chills, kidney problems, and electrolyte changes are important concerns with this antifungal drug.
Amphotericin B
This nursing teaching helps prevent recurrence of fungal infections in warm, moist areas of the body.
Keeping skin folds, feet, and affected areas clean and dry
When treating pinworms, this is often recommended for household members to prevent reinfection.
Treatment of close contacts or family members as directed