ATI: Infection CONTINUED Flashcards

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What do antimycobacterial treat?

A

tuberculosis. It is given in combo with other drugs for several months to treat TB.

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What are the four drugs of antimycobacterial

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isoniazid, rifampin, ethambutol, pyrazinamide

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Describe isoniazid (antimycobacterial)

A

first line drug for TB treatment. Inhibits further replication in low doses and is bactericidal in high doses

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What can Rifampin treat? (antimycobacterial)

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usually coincides with isoniazid but can also treat leprosy, meningitis, staph aerous

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