Adjunctive Corticosteroid to Counteract Adverse Drug Reactions from First-Line Antituberculous Drugs

Shuichi Yano^*, Kanako Kobayashi and Toshikazu Ikeda

Department of Pulmonary Medicine, National Hospital Organization Matsue Medical Center, Japan

^*Corresponding Author: Shuichi Yano, Department of Pulmonary Medicine, National Hospital, Organization Matsue Medical Center, 5-8-31, Agenogi, Matsue City, Shimane 690-8556, Japan, Tel: (0852) 21-6131, Fax: (0852) 27-1019 Email:

Keywords: Antituberculosis (anti-TB) drugs; Adverse drug reactions (ADRs); Prednisolone

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