TB drugs Flashcards
1
Q
what are the 4 drugs used for treatment of TB?
A
RIPE
rifampin
isoniazid
pyrazinamide
ethambutol
2
Q
which TB drug has an unclear mechanism?
A
pyrazinamide
3
Q
which TB drug inhibits arabinosyl transferase?
A
ethambutol
4
Q
which TB drug inhibits bacterial DNA-dependent RNA polimerase?
A
rifampin
5
Q
which TB drug inhibits myolic acid synthesis?
A
isoniazid
6
Q
which TB drug causes optic neuropathy?
A
ethambutol
7
Q
which TB drug causes hepatotoxicity and hyperuricemia
A
pyrazinamide
8
Q
which TB drug causes hepatotoxicity and neurotoxiticy and must be given with B6/pyridoxine?
A
isoniazid
9
Q
which TB drug causes GI side effects, rash, red-orange body fluids and cytopenias?
A
rifampin
