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  "name": "Tuberculosis primary care referral",
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  "sources": "Egyptian MOH National Tuberculosis Control Program 2022 for the programme regimen, with the dose from Egyptian National Drug Formulary - Antimicrobial 2023, isoniazid monograph (endf-antimicrobial-2023.txt): \"Once-daily therapy: 5 mg/kg/dose (usual dose: 300 mg) once daily\" for adults and, for children, \"10-15 mg/kg (up to 300 mg) once daily\". · Egyptian MOH National Tuberculosis Control Program 2022 for the programme regimen, with the dose from Egyptian National Drug Formulary - Antimicrobial 2023, rifampicin monograph (endf-antimicrobial-2023.txt): \"Initial intensive phase: 10 mg/kg (maximum dose: 600 mg) once daily\", with the paediatric weight bands \"14 to <20 kg: 300 mg once daily. 20 to <25 kg: 450 mg once daily\" and 600 mg once daily from 25 kg upwards. The formulary's own weight-based paediatric figure is 16 mg/kg/dose below 14 kg, one step above the 15 mg/kg used here. · Egyptian MOH National Tuberculosis Control Program 2022 · WHO Operational Handbook on Tuberculosis 2022",
  "review_status": "reviewed",
  "verified_against": "Egyptian MOH National Tuberculosis Control Program 2022 for the programme regimen, with the dose from Egyptian National Drug Formulary - Antimicrobial 2023, isoniazid monograph (endf-antimicrobial-2023.txt): \"Once-daily therapy: 5 mg/kg/dose (usual dose: 300 mg) once daily\" for adults and, for children, \"10-15 mg/kg (up to 300 mg) once daily\". · Egyptian MOH National Tuberculosis Control Program 2022 for the programme regimen, with the dose from Egyptian National Drug Formulary - Antimicrobial 2023, rifampicin monograph (endf-antimicrobial-2023.txt): \"Initial intensive phase: 10 mg/kg (maximum dose: 600 mg) once daily\", with the paediatric weight bands \"14 to <20 kg: 300 mg once daily. 20 to <25 kg: 450 mg once daily\" and 600 mg once daily from 25 kg upwards. The formulary's own weight-based paediatric figure is 16 mg/kg/dose below 14 kg, one step above the 15 mg/kg used here. · Egyptian MOH National Tuberculosis Control Program 2022",
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        "REFERRAL MANDATORY: All suspected TB cases must be reported to Chest Clinic / NTP.",
        "Causes orange-red discoloration of body fluids (urine, tears, sweat).",
        "Rifampicin is a potent hepatic enzyme inducer; monitor liver function tests at baseline and monthly."
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      "rationale": "Core bactericidal agent paired with rifampicin in short-course chemotherapy",
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        "REFERRAL MANDATORY: Report all active cases to Egyptian Ministry of Health NTP.",
        "There is a risk of peripheral neuropathy - co-prescribe pyridoxine (vitamin B6) 10-25 mg daily.",
        "Monitor for hepatotoxicity (nausea, dark urine, jaundice)."
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