Infection - TB Flashcards
1
Q
TB initial phase tx and duration
A
RIPE
- rifampicin
- isoniazid
- pyrazinamide
- ethambutol
TWO MONTHS
2
Q
TB continuous phase tx and duration
A
- rifampicin
- isoniazid
FOUR MONTHS
3
Q
latent TB tx and duration
2 options
A
- 3 MONTHS of rifampicin and isoniazid
- 6 MONTHS of isoniazid
4
Q
what needs to be cleared before giving TB medication?
and age
A
hepatotoxicity in 35-65yr
5
Q
s/e and interaction of rifampicin
A
- discolour soft contact lesnes + bodily fluids orangey red
- CYP450 enzyme inducer
6
Q
s/e of isoniazid
A
- peripheral neuropathy
- cyp450 inhibitor
7
Q
tx of peripheral neuropathy
A
prophylactic pyridoxine HCL (vit b6) given
8
Q
s/e of pyrazinamide
A
heptatotoxic
9
Q
s/e of ethambutol
A
- visual impairment
- ocular toxicity
