ICD-10 Specific code A18.8: Tuberculosis of other specified organs

Specific codes in ICD-10 are unique alphanumeric designations used to identify and categorize diseases, disorders, and conditions. They consist of 3-5 characters, including both letters and numbers, that provide a high level of detail and specificity.

Translations

Language Translation
Flag for English language  English Tuberculosis of other specified organs
Flag for French language  French Tuberculose d'autres organes prรฉcisรฉs

Hierarchical position

Level Code Title
1 I Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
2 A15-A19 Tuberculosis
3 A18 Tuberculosis of other organs
4 A18.8 Tuberculosis of other specified organs

Indicated medicines

Active Ingredient Description
Ethionamide

Ethionamide is bacteriostatic against M. tuberculosis at therapeutic concentrations, but may be bactericidal at higher concentrations. The exact mechanism of action of ethionamide has not been fully elucidated, but the drug appears to inhibit peptide synthesis in susceptible organisms. Drug resistance develops rapidly when ethionamide is given as monotherapy.

Streptomycin

Streptomycin is a broad spectrum aminoglycoside antibiotic derived from Streptomyces griseus with antibacterial activity. It acts by interfering with normal protein synthesis. Streptomycin is typically used for treatment of active tuberculosis, always in combination with other antituberculosis agents.