Anti TB and Anti Hansens Flashcards
Mechanism of resistance to isoniazod
Overexpression of inhA
Mutation or deletion of KatG
Mutation of kasA
Mechanism of action of rifampicin
Inhibits initiation of RNA synthesis
Rifampicin is mainly excreted in
Bile and feces
The active form of pyrazinamide
Pyrazinoic acid
What converts isoniazid to active form
KatG
Which three anti TB drugs cause hepatotoxicity
Isoniazid
Rifampicin
Pyrazinamide
Major side effects of PZN
Hepatotoxicity
Ototoxicity
Hyperuricemia
The only antiTB drug administered parenterally
Streptomycin
Major adverse effect of streptomycin
Ototoxicity
Mode of action of ethambutol
Tuberculostatic
AntiTB drugs contraindicated in pregnancy
Streptomycin and pyrazinamide
TB treatment in HIV when rifampicin is contraindicated
Rifabutine
Chief secondary drug for sulfone resistant hansenites
Clofazimine
WHO standard for chemotherapy of leprosy for paucibacillary form
Dapsone and rifampicin
WHO chemotherapy for multibacillary form of leprosy
Rifampicin dapsone and clofazimine