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Drug malabsorption
| Drug malabsorption |
All patients (n = 506) |
Cases: persons who took >12 months to complete treatment (n = 253) |
Controls: persons who took <12 months to complete treatment (n = 253) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isoniazid | 25 | 20 | 4 |
| Rifampin | 34 | 29 | 4 |
| Pyrazinamide | 11 | 9 | 2 |
| Any drug, n (%) | 42 (8.3) | 37 (14.6) | 5 (2.00) |
Some patients had malabsorption of more than one drug. See Peloquin8 for normal ranges of anti-tuberculosis drug levels.
