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Description
This webinar reviews common and severe adverse reactions to medications used in the treatment of active tuberculosis. Participants will learn to recognize common and severe drug-related side effects and develop a general approach to managing these complications. The course aims to enhance clinical decision-making to ensure safe and effective TB therapy.
Target Audience
This course is designed for allied health professionals, nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians, physician assistants, resident/fellows, and healthcare professionals working in a public healthcare setting.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate between adverse drug reactions and disease-related complications in patients undergoing tuberculosis treatment to ensure accurate diagnosis and management.
- Recognize both common and uncommon adverse reactions linked to first line and second-line anti-tuberculosis drugs, with attention to their typical clinical features and onset patterns.
- Adopt a general approach to identifying and managing adverse drug reactions