Fat Soluble Vitamins Overview

Treatment given to prevent an infection, even if the patient doesn't have the infection.

Treatment given when infection is suspected, using medications covering a wide range of possible pathogens.

Medication used to treat tuberculosis infections. Includes Isoniazid (INH), Pyrazinamide, and Ethambutol.

Inhibits mycobacterial cell wall synthesis and interferes with metabolism, preventing replication and functioning.

Peripheral neuropathy, hepatotoxicity, and hyperglycemia.

Bactericidal, killing bacteria.

Treats gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria, often combined with other anti-tuberculins to prevent resistance.

Drugs that combat viral infections (e.g., herpes, influenza, hepatitis).

Medication used to treat HIV infection.

Highly active antiretroviral therapy, using multiple drugs.

Blood levels measured just before the next dose to determine appropriate drug concentration.

Treatment of staphylococcal infections and C.diff (oral dose).

Requires careful monitoring of blood levels to prevent toxicity.

Treats UTIs, otitis media, PCP, traveler's diarrhea, and shigella.

Bactericidal by inhibiting bacterial folic acid metabolism.

Drugs used to treat and prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs).

Antibiotics used for a variety of bacterial infections.

Vitamins A, D, E, and K that are stored in the body and have a higher risk of toxicity.

Essential for vision, skeletal, and soft tissue health.

Crucial for calcium absorption and bone health.

An antioxidant that protects cells from damage.

Essential for blood clotting and bone maintenance.

Vitamins that are not stored in the body and are eliminated through urine.

Important for tissue building, metabolism, and iron absorption.

Essential for metabolism, energy, and nerve function.

Crucial for preventing beriberi, a disease affecting nerves and heart.

Used to treat high cholesterol and important in preventing pellagra

Essential for preventing mouth and tongue problems.

Essential to prevent birth defects and supports red blood cell production.

Treats pernicious anemia and vital for nerve cell function and red blood cell production.

Important for nerve and brain health and also crucial to amino acid metabolism.

Essential mineral for hemoglobin formation and oxygen transport.

Used to produce thyroid hormones.

Protects teeth from cavities.

Plays a role in immune function.