17th March 2024

A 36 year old Moldovan male is admitted to the infectious diseases ward with a three month history

A 36 year old Moldovan male is admitted to the infectious diseases ward with a three month history of worsening shortness of breath and a productive cough. Sputum culture grows TB and subsequent drug-susceptibility testing reveals resistance patterns to rifampicin and isoniazid. Five days into treatment, the patient complains that he finds it difficult to communicate on the phone as he cannot hear. Which of the following drugs should be stopped?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.