Drug Monographs

Please select the drug which you would like further information on from the drop down menu under 'Drug Monographs'.

Each monograph includes information on:

Dosage
Preparations
Drug level monitoring
Adverse effects
Adverse effect monitoring recommendations
Interactions
Contra-indications and cautions
Laboratory information

The information we have provided here is not exhaustive and is aimed as a practical tool for aid in the management of patients with MDR-TB. A list of references is included in a separate document however the majority of these recommendations are based on expert consensus. Feedback is welcomed. This is a drug monitoring guideline, for treatment guidance please refer to the WHO treatment guideline http://whqlibdoc.who.int/publications/2011/9789241501583_eng.pdf and the BTS MDR-TB Clinical Advisory Service http://www.brit-thoracic.org.uk/delivery-of-respiratory-care/tuberculosis/mdrtb-clinical-advice-service.aspx.