Side Effects and Adverse Reactions

Multidisciplinary Management of TB Drug Reactions

This one-hour webinar explores the management of adverse drug reactions in TB treatment. A physician, a pharmacist, and a nurse each provide unique perspectives on the progression of care for patients undergoing TB treatment. Mayo Clinic Center for TB, 2024.

TB Medication Side Effects Questionnaire

This questionnaire for patients contains visual analog scales for each of the specific adverse drug reactions for most TB medications. In English or Spanish. Heartland National TB Center, 2023.

Nursing Guide for Managing Side Effects to Drug-Resistant TB Treatment

This guide is a reference and job aid to assist nurses to quickly identify symptoms that may indicate a side effect related to drug-resistant TB treatment or antiretroviral medication; assess for severity as well as other potential contributors; and intervene appropriately to minimize patient discomfort, reduce side effect progression, and ultimately support successful treatment completion. Curry International TB Center and International Council of Nurses, 2018.

Rash Assessment and Description Guide

This two-sided guide and reference sheet provides information to help healthcare personnel in the assessment of adverse drug reactions. Heartland National TB Center, 2023.

TB Adverse Drug Events

This 4 x 5-inch pocket guide for healthcare providers lists adverse drug events to be aware of and their symptoms. Heartland National TB Center, 2021.

TB Medication Drug and Food Interactions

This 4 x 5-inch pocket guide for healthcare providers explains when and what types of food and drink can be taken with anti-TB medications. It also notes isoniazid and rifampin effects on and toxicities with other medications. Heartland National TB Center, 2021.