Bugs & drugs (Antimycobacterial) Flashcards
1
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Treatment for M. tuberculosis? Prophylaxis for M. tb?
A
Treatment: RIPE: Rifampin, Isoniazid, Pyrazinamide, Ethambutol
Prophylaxis: Isoniazid
2
Q
Tx for M. avium-intracellulare? Prophylaxis?
A
Tx: EARS: Ethambutol, Azithromycin, Rifampin, Streptomycin
Prophylaxis: Azithromycin
3
Q
Tx for M. leprae?
A
Tuberculoid form: Dapsone & Rifampin (6 months)
Lepromatous: Dapsone, Rifampin, Clofazimine (5 years)