initial phase of treatment for active TB

Last reviewed 01/2018

Seek specialist advice and consult local guidelines.

The initial phase of treatment for tuberculosis consists of quadruple therapy for 2 months:

  • rifampicin

  • isoniazid (with pyridoxine)

  • pyrazinamide

  • ethambutol

In some circumstances streptomycin may be used during the initial phase.

    Reference:

    1. NICE (January 2016). Tuberculosis.