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.
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
English
|
Tuberculosis of other specified organs |
French
|
Tuberculose d'autres organes précisés |
| 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 |
| 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. |
