Are Rimactazid, Benadon, Mycobutal and PZA(1500 mg) correct medicine for tuberculosis?
Patient: Hello, i have taken afb smear and afb culture and doctor diagnosed that i have tuberculosis in the lungs.  i have been provided with rimactazid, benadon, mycobutal and pza(1500 mg) are these the correct medicines.  how long am i supposed to take thse medicines. also doctor advised me to take liver function test after a month.  Will i get any serious side effects since i am taking heavy dosages of medicines.  i am 54 kgs.  wanted to know wheter after taking thse medicines tb will be cured completely ? Doctor: Hello dear , HiWelcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query thoroughly .*  Guidelines pertaining to your query -  Your current  medicine regimen is perfect as per your body weight and    WHO  guidelines for treatment  of  TB .-  Liver function test is mandatory to get done at certain time intervals to    check  liver  function  when  you  are  taking  TB  medicines .-  These are not heavy doses , it is must to get cured , under medical    supervision , it is not going to cause any serious side effects .-   TB  will be cured completely provided you finish all the doses  as  per     advise  of  your  doctor .Hope this clears your query .Wishing you fine recovery .Regards dear take care .