Tuberculosis Flashcards
1
Q
What antibiotics are used in the initial phase for TB?
A
RIPE
Rifampicin
Isoniazid
Pyrazinamide
Ethambutol
2 months
2
Q
What antibiotics are used in the continuation phase of TB?
A
Rifampicin
Isoniazid
4 months
3
Q
What are the counselling points for rifampicin?
A
Enzyme inducer - do not use oral contraceptives, insert IUD
Report signs of hepatotoxicity
Colours contacts and urine red/orange
4
Q
What are the counselling points for isoniazid?
A
It’s an enzyme inhibitor
Report signs of hepatotoxicity
Can cause peripheral neuropathy - use pyridoxine
5
Q
What is the main side effect of pyrazinamide?
A
Hepatotoxicity
6
Q
What are the counselling points for ethambutol?
A
Report visual changes immediately
