Antimycobacterial Flashcards

1
Q

First line agents for treatment of TB

A
Isoniazid
Rifampin
Pyrazinamide
Ethambutol
Streptomycin
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2
Q

No longer recommended as 1st line of tx

A

Streptomycin

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3
Q

Most active antimycobacte drugs

A

Isoniazid
Rifampin

Isoniazid-Rifampin administered for 9months

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4
Q

Addition of this drug to isoniazid-rifampin in the first 2mos will reduce the total duration of therapy to 6mos

A

Pyrazinamide

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