TB Flashcards
1
Q
TB drugs initial phase
A
initial phase for 2 months
RIPE
Rifampicin
Isoniazid
Pyrazinamide
Ethambutol
2
Q
TB drugs continuation phase
A
continuation phase 4 months
Rifampicin
Isoniazid
3
Q
Rifampicin key points
A
~ Enzyme inducers (not use oral contraception, use IUD)
~ colours urine red/orange, colours contact lens
~ report signs of hepatoxicity
4
Q
Isoniazid key points
A
~ enzyme inhibitor
~ report signs of hepatoxicity
~ Peripheral neuropathy; overcome by concomitant pyridoxine
5
Q
Pyrazinamide key points
A
Hepatotoxic
6
Q
Ethambutol key points
A
report visual changes
7
Q
A