Why am I being given levofloxacin and amoxicillin along with comebutol and macox plus 600 for my tuberculosis treatment, when I thought the usual meds for this are rifampicin, isoniazid, and ethambutol? I've been on medication for 8 months already and just feeling confused about this change.

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Dr Dr Khaleel Ur Rahim

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they are 2nd line treatments

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Answered 04/07/2025

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