STREPTOMYCIN

Streptomycin is an antibiotic that kills a variety of germs including the germ that causes tuberculosis. Streptomycin cannot be given by mouth, but has to be injected into the muscle. The injections are given by experienced nurses and physicians who are available if any problems occur. Possible side effects include: 7 skin rash or itching 7 hives 7 ringing in the ears 7 decreased hearing Streptomycin may cause your kidneys to function abnormally. To monitor for this possibility periodic monitoring by blood test is required. If you develop any of these problems, call TB Control at ___________________ or you Health Unit at ___________________ for advice or wait to discuss these side effects with the TB Clinic staff at your next appointment.

BC Centre for Disease Control Tuberculosis Control

655 W 12th Ave Vancouver BC V5Z 4R4 Vancouver:
Tel: (604) 707-2692 Fax: (604) 707-2690

Other Medications Used to Treat Tuberculosis

New Westminster: TB Clinic (604) 707-2698 Fax: (604) 707-2694 www.bccdc.ca

Other Medication Used to Treat Tuberculosis

CIPROFLOXACIN
Ciprofloxacin is an antibiotic that kills a variety of germs including the germ that causes tuberculosis. Possible side effects include: 7 nausea, vomiting 7 rash or itching 7 fever 7 inammation of the liver 7 joint discomfort 7 loose bowel movements 7 increase in sensitivity to the sun and sun burning If you develop any of these problems, call TB Control at _________________ or your local Health Unit at ___________________ for advice or wait to discuss these side effects with the TB Clinic staff at your next appointment.

CLARITHROMYCIN
Clarithromycin is an antibiotic that kills a variety of germs including the germ that causes tuberculosis. Possible side effects include: 7 nausea, vomiting 7 loose bowel movements 7 abdominal discomfort 7 heart burn 7 change in taste 7 feeling tired 7 headache 7 liver inammation If you develop any of these problems, call TB Control at _________________ or your local Health Unit at ___________________ for advice or wait to discuss these side effects with the TB Clinic staff at your next appointment.

CLOFAZIMINE
Clofazimine is an antibiotic that kills a variety of germs including the germ that causes the common form of tuberculosis. Possible side effects include: 7 nausea, vomiting 7 diarrhea 7 decreased sweating 7 reduced production of tears 7 discoloration of the skin to red then brown (like a tan) 7 increase in sensitivity of the skin to the sun, causing easy burning A dose of Clofazimine larger than 100 mg per day may cause some people to have: 7 abdominal pain 7 abdominal distension If you develop any of these problems, call TB Control at _________________ or your local Health Unit at ___________________ for advice or wait to discuss these side effects with the TB Clinic staff at your next appointment.