10 Questions
What is the half-life of the drug mentioned in the text?
-6 hours
In which bodily fluids can the drug be found in effective concentrations?
Throughout the total body water, including CSF
What is a unique characteristic of the drug's presence in body excretions?
It gives an orange-red color
What is a common side effect of the drug in certain populations?
Minor elevations in serum transaminase
Why are Rifampin and Isoniazid never given alone?
Because resistance occurs to one drug alone very rapidly
What is the purpose of combining Rifampin and Isoniazid with other drugs?
To reduce the chances of the bacilli becoming resistant to both
What is the typical drug used for prophylaxis?
Isoniazid
What is the characteristic of Capreomycin and Viomycin?
They are strongly basic cyclic peptides
What is the purpose of using Capreomycin and Viomycin?
As third-line drugs for TB treatment when resistance is developed
How many forms of Capreomycin have been isolated from Streptomyces?
Four
Identify the individuals who are more susceptible to tuberculosis (TB) infection. Learn about the groups that are at higher risk due to their profession, health status, or living conditions. Test your knowledge on the demographics that are more prone to TB.
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