[india-drug] Response to Anti-TB drugs in single dose sachet

["Dr. Usha Gupta" <usha_gupta2@yahoo.com>]

Response to Anti-TB drugs in single dose sachet
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Dear I Drug Participants,

Dispensing of Anti TB drug in single sachet sounds good. However, the 
treatment for 8 weeks require more clarification. Is it an intensive 
phase or the total treatment? I think we have to be very very careful
in interpreting such information. We should be clear about  drugs
included in the sachet. Advocating 8 weeks treatment for TB at this
stage may not lead to more problems. We must have evidence on the
efficacy of 8 weeks treatment before such a regimen is promoted.

Best wishes,

Dr. Usha Gupta
Secretary
DSPRUD


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