TB drug side effects Flashcards

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Rifampicin

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Altered LFTS
Thrombocytopenia
Stains body secretions pink
Oral contraception won’t work

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Isoiazid

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Polyneuropathy (INTERACTS WITH VITAMIN B6= deficiency)
Allergic reactions
Hepatitis

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3
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Pyrazinamide

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Hepatic toxicity

Gout

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4
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Ethambutol

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Optic neuritis = colour blindness!! Reduced visual acuity

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