antimycobacterial drugs Flashcards

1
Q

which drug gives the metabolite quinone

A

rifampin (the metabolite is active)

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2
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tuberculosis treatment

A

2HRZE/4HR

Ethamubtol can be replaced with streptomycin

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3
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what can we use isonizaid to treat

A

latent TB infection —> Bacteriostatic (monotherpay)

Active TB infection —> Bactericidal ( 2 or more drugs)

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4
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Second line agents

A

clofazmine

amikacin

ciprofloxcin

levofloxcin

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5
Q

which drug is a potent CYP450 inducer

A

rifampin — this causes drug drug interactions

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6
Q

best drug for HIV/AIDs patients

A

rifabutin since its a less CYP450 inducer

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7
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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)

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