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What is the mechanism of action of rifamycins?
What is the mechanism of action of rifamycins?
- Inhibiting translation
- Inhibiting DNA replication
- Inhibiting RNA polymerase and preventing transcription (correct)
- Inhibiting protein folding
Which bacteria are rifamycins generally good against?
Which bacteria are rifamycins generally good against?
- Mycobacteria (correct)
- Acinetobacter
- Staphylococcus
- Enterobacteriaceae
What is the main concern when patients receive rifamycins?
What is the main concern when patients receive rifamycins?
- Drug interactions (correct)
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Neurological side effects
- Bone marrow suppression
In addition to mycobacteria, rifamycins are sometimes added to other therapies to treat which type of infection?
In addition to mycobacteria, rifamycins are sometimes added to other therapies to treat which type of infection?
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What distinguishes rifamycins from other protein synthesis inhibitors?
What distinguishes rifamycins from other protein synthesis inhibitors?
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