Bugs & drugs (Antimycobacterial) Flashcards

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Treatment for M. tuberculosis? Prophylaxis for M. tb?

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Treatment: RIPE: Rifampin, Isoniazid, Pyrazinamide, Ethambutol
Prophylaxis: Isoniazid

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Tx for M. avium-intracellulare? Prophylaxis?

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Tx: EARS: Ethambutol, Azithromycin, Rifampin, Streptomycin
Prophylaxis: Azithromycin

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Tx for M. leprae?

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Tuberculoid form: Dapsone & Rifampin (6 months)

Lepromatous: Dapsone, Rifampin, Clofazimine (5 years)

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