Tuberculosis Flashcards
1
Q
How many Phases in Tuberculosis Treatments are there
A
1- Initial Phase
2- Continuation Phase
2
Q
How long do each of the Phases of treatment last
A
Initial (2 months)
Continuation (4 months)
3
Q
What medication is used for the 1st Phase treatment
A
RIPE
- Rifampicin
- Isonazide
- Pyrazinamide
- Ethambutol
4
Q
What medication is used for the 2nd Phase treatment
A
- Rifampicin
- Isoniazide
5
Q
Treatment for Latent (inactive) Tuberculosis
A
Rifampicin + Isoniazide (3 months)
or
Isonziazide (6 months)
6
Q
What needs to be treated before starting Latent Tuberculosis treatment
A
Hepatotoxicity
7
Q
What colour does Rifampicin turn your body fluids/lenses
A
orange / red
8
Q
What can Isoniazide cause and how to treat it
A
Peripheral neuropathy
- treat with Pyroxidine (Vitamin B6)
9
Q
What toxicity can Pyrazinamide cause
A
Hepatotoxicity
10
Q
What are the side effects of Ethambutol
A
- visual impairment
- hepatotoxicity
