antimycobacterial drugs Flashcards
1
Q
which drug gives the metabolite quinone
A
rifampin (the metabolite is active)
2
Q
tuberculosis treatment
A
2HRZE/4HR
Ethamubtol can be replaced with streptomycin
3
Q
what can we use isonizaid to treat
A
latent TB infection —> Bacteriostatic (monotherpay)
Active TB infection —> Bactericidal ( 2 or more drugs)
4
Q
Second line agents
A
clofazmine
amikacin
ciprofloxcin
levofloxcin
5
Q
which drug is a potent CYP450 inducer
A
rifampin — this causes drug drug interactions
6
Q
best drug for HIV/AIDs patients
A
rifabutin since its a less CYP450 inducer
7
Q
adverse effects of isoniazid
A
- Hepatoxicity - if theres more of the metabolite - fast acetylation
Peripheral neuropathy - if theres more of the pt compound - slow acetylation
anemia and
drug induced SLE (REVERSIBLE)