30. WARNING! Rifampin and Isoniazid are the most effective drugs for the treatment of TB, The drug enjoys high patient compliance and acceptability. But these 2 drugs should never be given alone! They are always used in combination because resistance occurs to one drug alone very rapidly. They are used in combination with each other initially as well as other drugs. Bacilli must become resistant to two drugs in order to remain viable. Statistically, the chances are verv small of the bacilli becoming resistant to both. . Prophylaxis is with one drug usually isoniazid.