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 ?
Hello dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor.come 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 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.