Antibiotics Flashcards
1
Q
____ is directly hepatotoxic and can causes acute, mild hepatic dysfunction, characterized by transient increases in serum aminotransferases (AST/SGOT, ALT/SGPT) which usually self resolve. In rare instances frank hepatitis (fever, anorexia, nausea, jaundice) can occur and sometimes evolves into progressive liver dysfunction and death.
A
Isoniazid
INH
2
Q
Peripheral neuropathy is also a potential side effect of INH therapy if simultaneous ____ is not co-administered.
A
pyridoxine
Vitamin B6