TB drugs Flashcards
MOI for isoniazid
inhibits cell wall synthesis (bactericidal)
How is isoniazid metabolized
by acetylation
Isoniazid adverse reactions
hepatotoxic, neuritis
MOI for rifampin
inhibits RNA polymerase
What bacteria does rifampin treat?
gram +/-, anerobes, atypical
How is rifampin metabolized?
hepatobiliary excretion
Adverse reactions of rifampin
liver impairment, orange urine/secretions, inducer
MOI of ethambutal
inhibits cell wall synthesis (cidal/static)
When is ethambutol used?
induction phase of TB
How is ethambutol metabolized?
renal, fecal excretion
Ethambutol adverse reactions
optic neuritis (avoid in children), rash
MOI for pyrazinimide
uncertain, intracellular
When is pyrazinamide used?
induction phase
How is pyrazinimide metabolized?
hepatic
Adverse reactions to pyrazinamide
hepatotoxicity, hyperuricemia