Antibiotics Flashcards

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____ 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

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Peripheral neuropathy is also a potential side effect of INH therapy if simultaneous ____ is not co-administered.

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pyridoxine

Vitamin B6

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