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MSRA: TB Flashcards

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What is the antimicrobial management of TB?

A

Rifampicin and Isoniazid for 6 months
Pyrazinamide and Ethambutol for 2 months

Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) alongside Isoniazid

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What are the side effects of Rifampicin?

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Hepatitis
Orange/red discolouration of body fluids
CYP inducer

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What are the side effects of Isoniazid?

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Hepatitis, rash, peripheral neuropathy, CYP inhibitor

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What are the side effects of Pyrazinamide?

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Hepatitis, gout

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What are the side effects of Ethambutol?

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Optic neuritis

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Name two medications associated with TB re-activation

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Steroids
anti-TNF alphas (Biologics) eg Infliximab

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What is the management of meningeal TB?

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RIPE for 2 months
Rifampicin and Isoniazid continued for a further 10 months
Dexamethasone or Prednisolone

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What is the management of latent TB?

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Rifampicin and Isoniazid for 3 months or
Isoniazid for 6 months

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