Module 1: Introduction & welcome note: Dr. Shubhi from Medical Learning Hub welcomed the speaker Dr. V Devanathan and Dr. M. Sivashanmugam, participants, and panelists. The first poll was raised.
Module 2: Programmatic Management of Shorter MDR TB Regimen: Dr V Devanathan, Assistant Professor, Department of Pulmonology, Stanley Medical College and GHTM Tambaram, discussed the Management of the Shorter MDR TB Regimen. Key points of discussion were:
- Background and NDRS Study
- National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme
- Tuberculosis - The Disease, Cause, Signs and Symptoms
- Presumptive DRTB
- Diagnosis Treatment available
- Methods for Drug Susceptibility Testing
- Integrated Drug-resistant TB algorithm
- Types of DRTB and Regimen
- Pretreatment Evaluation
- Evidence of shorter oral Bedaquiline-containing MDR/RR-TB regimen
- Inclusion Criteria
- Regimen and Duration
- Dosages
- Key Consideration for Newer Drugs
- List of Drugs that are safe and can be used
- Replacement Sequence
- Follow-up Monitoring
- Management of MDR-TB patients during pregnancy and lactation
- Role of surgery
- Shorter oral bedaquiline regimen April 2022
- Newer Treatment Guidelines
Module 3: Programmatic Management of All Oral Longer MDR TB Regimen: Dr. Sivashanmugam, Senior Assistant Professor, Dept of Respiratory Medicine, NTEP Nodal officer, Govt Medical College, Tiruppur, discussed the Management of the All Oral Longer MDR/XDR TB . Key points of discussion were:
- Introduction to All Oral Longer Regimen
- Duration of regimen
- Inclusion Criteria
- Pre-Treatment evaluation
- Effective delivery techniques
- Treatment Prolongation
- Drugs to be avoided in Hepatic and renal impairment
- Replacement Sequence
- Bedaquiline, Pretomanid, Linezolid (BPaL) regimen
Module 4: Question & Answer: Several questions were asked from the participants. This was moderated by Dr. Shubhi and answered by Dr. V Devanathan and Dr. M. Sivashanmugam.
Module 5: 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 session 1: Programmatic Management of Shorter MDR TB Regimen: Dr V Devanathan, Assistant Professor, Department of Pulmonology, Stanley Medical College and GHTM Tambaram
- Speaker session 2: Programmatic Management of All Oral Longer MDR TB Regimen: Dr.M. Sivashanmugam, Senior Assistant Professor, Dept of Respiratory Medicine, NTEP Nodal officer, Govt Medical College, Tiruppur
- Question & Answer
- Vote of Thanks
Date: 14th August 2024
Time: 4:00-5:00 pm IST
- General Physicians
- Pulmonologists
- Microbiologist
- Consultants
- Researchers
- Public health officials, HCPs involved in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of TB
