What Tuberculosis Clinicians Should Know About Nitrosamines

What Tuberculosis Clinicians Should Know About Nitrosamines

Author: Texas Health and Human Services, Texas Department of State Health Services
Publication Date: 2022
Country of Origin: United States
Format: Fact Sheet
Language: English

Abstract

This fact sheet aims to provide clinicians with general information on the presence of nitrosamine impurities found in rifampin and rifapentine and its impact on the treatment for TB.

Publisher:

Texas Department of State Health ServicesTexas Department of State Health ServicesTexas Center for Infectious Disease

Audience(s):

Health Professionals, Nurses, Physicians

Topic:

Treatment- Medication Information

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