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What is the recommended dose of isoniazid for tuberculosis meningitis?
Which regimen is recommended for rifampicin-susceptible, isoniazid-resistant tuberculosis?
What is the duration of treatment for pulmonary tuberculosis?
For patients with multidrug- or rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis, what is the shorter regimen?
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Which of the following is NOT a criterion for the BPAL regimen in resistant tuberculosis?
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Which drug is not part of the longer regimen for multidrug- or rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis?
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What is the maximum recommended dosage of pyrazinamide for tuberculosis meningitis?
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What is the recommended dose range for the medication mentioned?
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What precaution should be taken regarding the use of hepatotoxic drugs?
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Which of the following is a common side effect of the medication?
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How should aluminum-, calcium-, or magnesium-containing antacids be managed in relation to TB drug administration?
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What is a key reason for educating patients about their TB treatment and potential adverse effects?
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What is the maximum recommended dose of rifampicin for adults?
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Which of the following side effects is most commonly associated with pyrazinamide?
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What is the primary mode of action of ethambutol?
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What potential interaction should be considered when taking rifampicin?
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When should pyrazinamide be avoided?
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How does food affect the bioavailability of rifampicin?
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What is the common practice for dosing rifampicin in terms of weight?
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Which of the following is a significant precaution when using ethambutol?
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What symptom may occur due to rifampicin’s side effects?
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What is the maximum dose of pyrazinamide for adults?
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What is the primary mode of action of bedaquiline?
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Which of the following is a precaution when using bedaquiline?
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What is a significant side effect of pretomanid?
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How should bedaquiline be administered to ensure good bioavailability?
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What is the dosing regimen for pretomanid?
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Which drug interacts as a CYP3A4 substrate?
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What is the mechanism through which linezolid operates?
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Which adverse effect is specifically associated with linezolid?
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What leads to the delayed effect of bedaquiline observed from day 4 onward?
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What is the primary mode of action of isoniazid?
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What is a common side effect of isoniazid treatment?
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Which factor increases the risk of peripheral neuropathy in patients taking isoniazid?
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In which group are fast acetylators at a higher risk during isoniazid treatment?
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What is the normal daily dose of isoniazid for adults?
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What is the action of rifampicin against M. tuberculosis?
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For slow acetylators, what is the suggested daily dose of isoniazid?
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Which of the following is a precaution for isoniazid administration?
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What role does N-Acetyltransferase 2 play in the metabolism of isoniazid?
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What is the maximum dose of isoniazid for adults?
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Study Notes
Tuberculosis Treatment Regimens
- Isoniazid: The recommended dose for tuberculosis meningitis is 10 mg/kg/day, up to a maximum of 900 mg/day.
- Rifampicin-Susceptible, Isoniazid-Resistant Tuberculosis: The recommended regimen for rifampicin-susceptible, isoniazid-resistant tuberculosis involves a combination of rifampicin, pyrazinamide, ethambutol, and a fluoroquinolone (e.g., levofloxacin) for 2 months, followed by rifampicin, pyrazinamide, and ethambutol for 4 months.
- Duration of Treatment for Pulmonary Tuberculosis: The standard duration of treatment for pulmonary tuberculosis is 6 months.
- Shorter Regimen for Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis: For patients with multidrug- or rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis, a shorter regimen can be used, for example, 9 months, involving a combination of bedaquiline, pretomanid, and linezolid.
- BPAL Regimen Criterion: The BPAL regimen (Bedaquiline, Pretomanid, Linezolid, and Amikacin) requires a minimum of one drug with activity against M. tuberculosis and resistance to both rifampicin and isoniazid.
Specific Drug Considerations and Precautions
- Longer Regimen for Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis: The longer regimen for multidrug- or rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis does not include pretomanid.
- Pyrazinamide Dosing: The maximum recommended dosage of pyrazinamide for tuberculosis meningitis is 2 grams/day.
- Pyrazinamide Dose Range: The recommended dose range for pyrazinamide for adults is 15-30 mg/kg/day.
- Hepatotoxic Drugs: Monitor liver function tests closely when using hepatotoxic drugs like pyrazinamide and rifampicin.
- Common Side Effect of Pyrazinamide: A common side effect of pyrazinamide is arthralgia (joint pain).
- Antacids and TB Drugs: Administer aluminum-, calcium-, or magnesium-containing antacids at least 2 hours before or 4 hours after TB drug administration.
- Patient Education: Educate patients about their TB treatment and potential adverse effects to ensure adherence and early detection of problems.
- Rifampicin Maximum Dose: The maximum recommended dose of rifampicin for adults is 600 mg/day.
- Ethambutol Mode of Action: Ethambutol’s primary mode of action is inhibiting the synthesis of arabinogalactan, a cell wall component of Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
- Rifampicin Interaction: Consider potential interactions with rifampicin, which can induce the metabolism of certain drugs, affecting their efficacy.
- Pyrazinamide Avoidance: Avoid the use of pyrazinamide during pregnancy, as it may be teratogenic.
- Food and Rifampicin Bioavailability: Food does not significantly affect the bioavailability of rifampicin.
- Rifampicin Dosing: Rifampicin is typically dosed based on body weight, with a common dose of 10 mg/kg/day.
- Ethambutol Precaution: A significant precaution when using ethambutol is monitoring for optic neuritis, a potentially serious side effect.
- Rifampicin Side Effect: A side effect of rifampicin can be orange discoloration of urine, sweat, and tears.
- Pyrazinamide Maximum Dose: The maximum dose of pyrazinamide for adults is 2 g/day.
- Bedaquiline Mode of Action: The primary mode of action of bedaquiline is the inhibition of ATP synthase, leading to disruption of bacterial energy production.
- Bedaquiline Precaution: A precaution when using bedaquiline is the risk of prolongation of the QT interval on the electrocardiogram (ECG).
- Pretomanid Side Effect: A significant side effect of pretomanid is peripheral neuropathy.
- Bedaquiline Administration: Administer bedaquiline with a high-fat meal to ensure good bioavailability.
- Pretomanid Dosing Regimen: The dosing regimen for pretomanid involves daily administration for 26 weeks.
- CYP3A4 Substrate: Pretomanid acts as a CYP3A4 substrate, meaning it can be metabolized by this enzyme.
- Linezolid Mechanism: Linezolid operates as a protein synthesis inhibitor, specifically targeting the 50S subunit of bacterial ribosomes.
- Linezolid Adverse Effect: An adverse effect specifically associated with linezolid is the risk of drug-induced myelosuppression (suppression of bone marrow).
- Delayed Effect of Bedaquiline: The delayed effect of bedaquiline observed from day 4 onward is attributed to the time required for drug accumulation in the mycobacterial cells.
- Isoniazid Mode of Action: Isoniazid’s primary mode of action is inhibiting mycolic acid biosynthesis, an essential component of the mycobacterial cell wall.
- Common Side Effect of Isoniazid: A common side effect of isoniazid treatment is hepatotoxicity.
- Peripheral Neuropathy Risk: The risk of peripheral neuropathy in patients taking isoniazid increases with higher doses, prolonged treatment, and deficiencies in vitamin B6.
- Fast Acetylators and Isoniazid: Individuals who are fast acetylators may be at a higher risk during isoniazid treatment because they quickly metabolize the drug.
- Normal Daily Dose of Isoniazid: The normal daily dose of isoniazid for adults is 300 mg.
- Rifampicin Action: Rifampicin specifically targets DNA-dependent RNA polymerase, a crucial enzyme for bacterial RNA synthesis, leading to the inhibition of protein synthesis.
- Slow Acetylators and Isoniazid: For slow acetylators, the suggested daily dose of isoniazid may be reduced to 150 mg to prevent adverse effects.
- Isoniazid Precaution: A precaution when administering isoniazid is to monitor patients regularly for signs of hepatotoxicity and peripheral neuropathy.
- N-Acetyltransferase 2 Role: N-Acetyltransferase 2 (NAT2) plays a crucial role in the metabolism of isoniazid. Genetic variations in this enzyme influence the rate at which isoniazid is broken down.
- Isoniazid Maximum Dose: The maximum dose of isoniazid for adults is 900 mg/day.
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