Standard Regimen
Also written as RIPE.
The standard regimen is a 2-month intensive phase of four drugs followed by a 4-month continuation phase of rifampicin and isoniazid.
What our notes say
- The standard regimen is a 2-month intensive phase of four drugs followed by a 4-month continuation phase of rifampicin and isoniazid. (Respiratory Medicine Question Bank: 15 Clinical MCQs)
- Chemotherapy: R-CHOP (Rituximab, Cyclophosphamide, Doxorubicin, Vincristine, Prednisolone) is the standard regimen for DLBCL. (Lymphoma Overview and Classification)
- | Rifampicin | Anti-TB drug | Tuberculous pleural effusion, as part of the standard regimen | Hepatitis, orange urine, many interactions | (Pleural Effusion)
- Improved survival with early detection + access to standard regimens (e.g. childhood ALL, testicular cancer – highly curable even in resource-limited settings if treated properly) (Pharmacology CRASH Course)
- Standard regimen (RIPE): Rifampin + Isoniazid + Pyrazinamide + Ethambutol × 2 months, then Rifampin + Isoniazid × 4 months (total 6 months) (Pharmacology CRASH Course)
- | M. bovis | Bovine TB | Standard regimen — NOT pyrazinamide (intrinsically resistant) | (Pharmco Notes)