ATI: Infection CONTINUED Flashcards
1
Q
What do antimycobacterial treat?
A
tuberculosis. It is given in combo with other drugs for several months to treat TB.
2
Q
What are the four drugs of antimycobacterial
A
isoniazid, rifampin, ethambutol, pyrazinamide
3
Q
Describe isoniazid (antimycobacterial)
A
first line drug for TB treatment. Inhibits further replication in low doses and is bactericidal in high doses
4
Q
What can Rifampin treat? (antimycobacterial)
A
usually coincides with isoniazid but can also treat leprosy, meningitis, staph aerous