C. 47, ANTIMYCOBACTERIAL DRUGS Flashcards
1
Q
What are the first line tubercolosis drugs?
A
Isoniazid, ethambutol, rifampin, pyrazinamide
2
Q
Provide 5 examples of second-line antituberculosis drugs.
A
Amikacin, Clofamazine, Cycloserine, Rifabutin, Streptomycin
3
Q
what is the moa of isoniazid?
A
inhibit synthesis of mycolic acid
4
Q
what is the moa of rifampin?
A
inhibits DNA-dependent RNA polymerase, thereby blocking production of RNA.
5
Q
what is the moa of ethambutol?
A
inhibits mycobacterial arabinosyl transferases
6
Q
causes drug-induced systemic lupus erythematosus
A
Isoniazid
7
Q
imparts harmless orange color to urine, sweat, and tears
A
Rifampin
8
Q
causes retrobulbar neuritis
A
Ethambutol
9
Q
Provide the 3 drugs used in leprosy
A
Rifampin, Dapsone, Clofazimine