Mycobacterial Agents Flashcards
1
Q
First Line Agents
A
Isoniazid
Rifampin
Ethambutol
Pyrazinamide
2
Q
Second Line Agents
A
PASA (P-AminoSalicyclic Acid)
Cycloserine
Ethionamide
FQ, Linezolid, Azithro, Interferon-gamma`
3
Q
Isoniazid is active against?
A
TB
4
Q
Isoniazid MOA
A
Blocks enzyme used to make the cell wall componenets
5
Q
INH therapy should have?
A
B6 supplementation
6
Q
INH ADR
A
Neuritis
Hepato
7
Q
Rifampin as bling?
A
Resistance when used alone
Cidal against TB
8
Q
Ethambutal used in
A
TB as a STATIC drug
9
Q
Ethambutal MOA
A
Blocks cell wall synthesis via arabinosyl transferase
10
Q
Ethambutal ADRs
A
EYEs
Decrease urate excretion –> gout attack
11
Q
Pyrazidine MOA
A
Block fatty acyl synthase in mycolic acid synthesis
12
Q
PASA MOA
A
Inhibit dihydropteroate synthase
13
Q
Ethionamide requires?
A
B6 supplement