What You Need to Know About Your Medicine for Latent Tuberculosis (TB) Infection – Isoniazid and Rifapentine

What You Need to Know About Your Medicine for Latent Tuberculosis (TB) Infection – Isoniazid and Rifapentine

Author: Oregon Health Authority, Public Health Division
Publication Date: 2013
Format: Information Sheet

Abstract

This Latent TB Infection (LTBI) Treatment Fact Sheet Series is designed to complement patient education delivered by healthcare professionals. Each sheet provides patients with a written reminder of their treatment regimen, medication side effects, actions to take if side effects do occur, tips to help remain adherent to the medication, and instructions in the event a dose of medication is missed.

Audience(s):

Persons with TB

Topic:

Counseling, Treatment Guidelines Materials, TB

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