Module 1: Introduction & welcome note: Dr Shubhi from Medical Learning Hub welcomed the speaker Dr. Ghanashym Borisagar, participants, and panelists. The first poll was raised.
Module 2: Longer Oral Regimen Management Strategy: Dr. Ghanashym Borisagar Professor of Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases at B. J. Medical College, Ahmedabad discussed the Programmatic Management of DRTB. Key points of discussion were:
- Guidelines for programmatic management of DRTB in India.
- Indications of Longer Oral Regimen M/XDR-TB.
- Inclusion Criteria
- Pre-treatment evaluation
- WHO Grouping of anti-TB Drugs
- Definitions of QTc intervals
- Treatment extensions
- Dosage of M/XDR TB drugs
- Followup and monitoring of side effects on Pregnancy and lactation, people with HIV
- Adverse Drug reactions in case of pre-existing liver diseases, renal impairment, and Seizure disorders.
- Psychiatric illness
- Role of surgery
Module 3: Question & Answer: Several questions were asked from the participants. This was moderated by Dr. Shubhi and answered by Dr. Ghanashym Borisagar
Module 4: Vote of thanks: Dr Shubhi from Medical Learning Hub delivered a closing note and vote of thanks. The second poll was raised.
We wish you a great learning experience!
We thank Viatris for supporting us in the event.
- Welcome & Introduction
- Speaker topic: Longer Oral Regimen Management Strategy for DRTB: Dr Ghanshyam Borisagar , Professor, Department of TB and Chest Diseases, B. J. Medical College,Civil Hospital Campus, Ahmedabad
- Question & Answer
- Vote of Thanks
Date: 27th July 2024
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 pm IST
- General Physicians
- Pulmonologists, Microbiologist
- Consultants, researchers
- Public health officials
- HCPs involved in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of TB
