Pharm: Antimycobacterials and antifungals Flashcards
Differentiate the effect of Rifampicin and Isoniazid on the blood levels of warfarin, phenytoin and carbamazepine.
INH will increase the levels whole Rifampicin will decrease the levels.
What gene has to be deleted to result in HIGH level resistance to INH?
katG gene.
inhA gene for low level resistance
Which anti-TB medication can be used as a 2nd line drug against MRSA.?
Rifampicin
T/F hyperuricemia occurs with the use of pyrazinamide.
True. But the polyarthralgia involved is NON-GOUTY.
Which among the anti-TB drugs causes red green color blindness?
Ethambutol
What enzyme does ethambutol inhibit?
Arabinosyl transferase. For the synthesis of arabinogalactan a vital part of mycobacterial cell walls.
Which of the antiTB drugs can cause drug-induced lupus?
Isoniazid
Who are at risk for pyridoxine deficiency with INH treatment?
Diabetics
Malnourished
AIDS px
Recommended regimen for prophylaxis in patients with CD4 counts <50 (against MAC)
Clarithromycin/Azithromycin +/- rifabutin
What do you give px treated with INH to prevent pyridoxine deficiency?
Pyridoxine 25-50 mg/day
Which anti-TB drug undergoes enterohepatic recycling?
Rifampin
Which of the anti-TB drugs are bacteriostatic
Ethambutol
Pyrazinamide
Which anti-TB drug causes porphyria and photo sensitivity?
Pyrazinamide
Fluconazole is the drug of choice for:
Esophageal and oropharyngeal candidiasis
Infections with Coccidioides
Treatment and secondary prophylaxis against cryptococcal meningitis
Itraconazole is the drug of choice for:
Blastomycosis
Sporothrichosis
Subcutaneous chromoblastomycosis