TB

Question 1

What is the initial phase of TB treatment

Answer 1

Rifampicin
Isonazid
Pyrazinamide
Ethambutol

Goes for TWO months

Question 2

What is the continuation treatment of TB

Answer 2

Rifampicin
Isonazid

FOR 4 MONTHS

Question 3

How do you treat latent TB

Answer 3

3 months of rifampicin + Isonazid OR 6 months of Isonazid

Question 4

What else may be prescribed for TB

Answer 4

Pyridoxine ( vitamin B6) is also used alongside Tb medication to prevent tingling and numbness of the hands and feet

Question 5

What should be monitored before taking TB medication

Answer 5

Patients with latent TB aged 35-65 should be cleared of hepatotoxicity

Question 6

What is the side effect and interactions of Rifampicin

Answer 6

Discolours soft contact lenses and bodily fluids orangey- red colour

Interactions
Enzyme inducer - CYP450 interaction

Question 7

What is the side effects and interactions of Isonazid

Answer 7

Peripheral neuropathy- give prophylactic pyridoxine (vitamin B6)

Interactions
Enzyme inhibitor- cyp450 interaction

Question 8

Which drug is hepatotoxic

Answer 8

Pyrazinamide

Question 9

Which drug causes visual impairment and ocular toxicity

Answer 9

Ethambutol