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Study shows Otsuka's TB drug works even in worst cases

Study shows Otsuka's TB drug works even in worst cases

The WHO defines XDR-TB as resistance to first-line drugs isoniazid and rifampicin, as well as resistance to at least one fluoroquinolone and another second-line injectable such as amikacin,

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  • Sanofi's Priftin cleared for latent tuberculosis in the US Sanofi's Priftin cleared for latent tuberculosis in the US

    After a priority review, the FDA has approved Priftin (rifapentine) in combination with isoniazid to treat latent TB infection in patients aged two years and older. ... weeks; the combination of rifampicin and isoniazid daily for 3-4 months; and

  • Researchers develop breath test for TB Researchers develop breath test for TB

    Inhaled form of isoniazid could show almost instant results. Researchers have developed the first breath test to diagnose tuberculosis (TB). ... It uses an inhaled form of the antibiotic isoniazid that is activated by TB enzymes that are unique to the

  • Tuberculosis: treatment and prevention Tuberculosis: treatment and prevention

    Treatment and management of TB infection involves long-term administration of antibiotics, primarily rifampicin and isoniazid. ... Multi drug-resistant TB (MDR-TB) is defined as resistance to the gold standard treatment of isoniazid and rifampicin.

  • J&J gets EU green light for novel TB drug J&J gets EU green light for novel TB drug

    In recent years, the burden of TB resistant to first-line therapy of at least isoniazid and rifampicin, the two major anti-tubercular treatments, has increased rapidly in the.

  • Janssen's Sirturo wins backing for conditional EU licence Janssen's Sirturo wins backing for conditional EU licence

    In recent years, the burden of tuberculosis resistant to first-line therapy of at least isoniazid and rifampicin, the two major anti-tuberculosis treatments, has increased rapidly in the absence of

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  • The fight against antimicrobial resistance The fight against antimicrobial resistance

    Isoniazid and rifampicin were effective against tuberculosis for decades, but today 3.7% of new cases and 20% of previously treated cases are believed to be caused by strains resistant to

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  • Could ketamine be the next big thing in depression?

    Doctors noticed that tuberculosis patients treated with isoniazid showed signs of  improved mood. ... Isoniazid is antituberclular but it also interferes with monoamine metabolism, slowing neurotransmitter breakdown once it is released.

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