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What is a potential side effect of rifampicin?
What is a potential side effect of rifampicin?
- B) Peripheral neuropathy
- C) Ototoxicity
- D) Hepatotoxicity (correct)
- A) Nausea and vomiting
What is the mechanism of action of isoniazid?
What is the mechanism of action of isoniazid?
- B) Inhibition of RNA synthesis
- C) Inhibition of cell wall synthesis
- A) Inhibition of DNA synthesis (correct)
- D) Inhibition of protein synthesis
Which of the following is a potential side effect of isoniazid?
Which of the following is a potential side effect of isoniazid?
- D) Nephrotoxicity
- B) Ototoxicity
- C) Hepatotoxicity
- A) Peripheral neuropathy (correct)
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Study Notes
Side Effects of Anti-Tuberculosis Drugs
- Rifampicin can cause orange discoloration of body fluids, including urine, sweat, and tears.
- Isoniazid inhibits the synthesis of mycolic acids, which are essential components of the mycobacterial cell wall.
- Isoniazid can cause peripheral neuropathy, which is a type of nerve damage that affects the hands and feet.
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