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Tuberculosis (TB) Treatment in DetailsTB treatment typically lasts 6 months%u2022RIPE regimen:%u2022R: Rifampicin (10 mg/kg daily, max 600 mg)%u2022I: Isoniazid (5 mg/kg daily, max 300 mg)%u2022P: Pyrazinamide (25-35 mg/kg daily)%u2022E: Ethambutol (15-25 mg/kg daily)Initial Intensive Phase (2 months):%u2022RI regimen:%u2022Rifampicin and Isoniazid onlyContinuation Phase (4 months):%u2022HIV patients may require longer treatment%u2022Multi-drug resistant TB needs specialized regimensSpecial considerations:%u2022Rifampicin: Orange urine, hepatotoxicity%u2022Isoniazid: Peripheral neuropathy (give pyridoxine)%u2022Ethambutol: Optic neuritisSide effects to monitor:Regular monitoring of liver function and vision is essentialDirectly Observed Therapy (DOT) often recommended for adherence