Additional Resources:
Nursing Guide for Managing Side Effects to Drug-resistant TB Treatment is a collaborative project between CITC and the International Council of Nurses (ICN). The guide was developed by nurses with experience in the clinical care and programmatic management of tuberculosis (TB) and drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) in both high- and low-resource settings. While this guide was developed to support nursing care of patients with DR-TB, it may also be helpful to guide the care of patients on anti-TB treatment in general who may also experience side effects related to their treatment.
The guide is designed as a reference and job aid, so nurses can quickly:
- Identify symptoms that may be related to TB medication
- Assess for severity and other potential contributors
- Intervene appropriately to minimize patient discomfort, reduce side effect progression, and ultimately support successful treatment completion
Date of Release: October 2018
Rifamycin Drug-Drug Interactions: A Guide for Primary Care Providers Treating Latent Tuberculosis Infection summarizes drug-drug interactions (DDI) between drugs commonly used in primary care and rifamycins, in the context of treatment of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI). Note that in the 2020 Guidelines for the Treatment of LTBI from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, rifampin and rifapentine are each included in preferred regimens for LTBI. Rifabutin is not included in a preferred regimen for LTBI and is included here only for reference. Many rifamycin DDIs can be managed with clinical monitoring or dosage modifications. In this table form DDI guide, drugs are grouped by class; medical providers can access clinical recommendations for each drug and compare drug options within the same drug class.
Release Date: December 2022
Tuberculosis Case Management: A Guide for Nurses (A Rutgers Global Tuberculosis Institute product)
EXPOSED Chapter 1: The Global Epidemic (YouTube video)
we are TB offers comprehensive peer support for current TB patients and TB clinics
