Unit 1 - Drugs

Question 1

Vancomycin

Vancocin

Answer 1

Anti infective
Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis, blocks glycopeptides

Uses: For C-Diff, MRSA, MSSA, Group B streptococci

Question 2

Rifampin

Rifadin

Answer 2

Antitubercular
Inhibits DNA-dependent polymerase, decreases tubercle bacilli replication.

Use: Pulmonary TB, meningococcal Carriers (prevention)

Question 3

Isoniazid

Lsotamine

Answer 3

Antitubercular
Bactericides interference with lipid, nuclei acid biosynthesis

Uses: Treatment, prevention of TB

Question 4

Ethambutol

Myambutol

Answer 4

Antibiotic
Treats and stops growth of bacterial infections

Uses: used for Tuberculosis (TB)

Question 5

Pyrazinamid

Answer 5

Uses: Initial treatment of active tuberculosis in adults and children with conjunction with other agents.

Question 6

Metronidazole

Flagyl

Answer 6

Antiinfective
Direct acting, Inhibiting bacterial nuclei acid synthesis

Uses: Intestinal amebiasis, bacterial anaerobic infections, bone and joint, lower respiratory tract infections.