Research ArticleIndian Journal of Pharmacy PracticeVol. 10 | Issue 2 | pp. 125–128Open access
Effect of Anti-tubercular Drugs and Impact of Glycemic Status in Patients with Tuberculosis and Concomitant Diabetic- Tuberculosis Patients
- 1*,
- 2,
- 2
- 1 Department of Pharmacy Practice, Krupanidhi College of Pharmacy, Bangalore, Karnataka, INDIA.
- 2 Department of Pharmacy Practice, Swamy Vivekandha College of Pharmacy, Erode, Tamil Nadu, INDIA.
Published in Indian Journal of Pharmacy Practice
Correspondence: Nimmy Njattmkalayil John
Department of Pharmacy Practice, Krupanidhi College of Pharmacy, Bangalore, Karnataka, INDIA.
Email: nimmyasish@gmail.com
- DOI:
- 10.5530/ijopp.10.2.25
How to cite
John, N. N., George, J. M., & Poornachary, N. M. Effect of Anti-tubercular Drugs and Impact of Glycemic Status in Patients with Tuberculosis and Concomitant Diabetic- Tuberculosis Patients. Indian Journal of Pharmacy Practice, 10(2), 125–128. https://doi.org/10.5530/ijopp.10.2.25
Abstract
India is a key nation which is endemic and epidemic to tuberculosis and diabetes. An association between diabetes and TB is biological plausible, where diabetes impairs the immune system and making it harder for the body to fight against infection. Methodology: Patients on DOTS therapy in continuation phase of anti-TB therapy, Patients with TB and Diabetes and Patients with TB alone were included in the study. Blood samples were collected and Fasting Blood Glucose (FBG), Post Prandial Glucose (PPG) and Glycated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) were measured to understand the glycemic status and its impact on TB treatment outcomes. Results: Our study confirms the fact that type II diabetes is a strong risk factor for tuberculosis and is associated with a slower response to TB treatment and a higher mortality rate. Incidence of TB is greatest among those with conditions impairing immunity such as DM. Diabetes impairs the immune system, making it harder for the body to fight against infection.
Keywords
Subject
Article metadata
| Title | Effect of Anti-tubercular Drugs and Impact of Glycemic Status in Patients with Tuberculosis and Concomitant Diabetic- Tuberculosis Patients |
|---|---|
| Authors | Nimmy Njattmkalayil John; Jane Mary George; Narmadha Mukunda Poornachary |
| Affiliations | Department of Pharmacy Practice, Krupanidhi College of Pharmacy, Bangalore, Karnataka, INDIA.; Department of Pharmacy Practice, Swamy Vivekandha College of Pharmacy, Erode, Tamil Nadu, INDIA. |
| Corresponding author | nimmyasish@gmail.com |
| Journal | Indian Journal of Pharmacy Practice |
| Volume / Issue | Vol. 10, Issue 2 |
Also in this issue
- Denguepp. 68
- Antimicrobial Resistance: Identifying the Major Conflicts of Interest and Way Forwardpp. 69–77
- Assessment of Medication Adherence to JNC-7 Guidelines and Risk Factors for Hypertension in a South Indian Tertiary Care Hospitalpp. 78–89
- Acute Complications Associated With Haemodialysis in a CKD Cohort Populationpp. 90–95
- Study on Steroid Utilization Pattern in a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospitalpp. 96–103