RRS | Lecture 24
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1. Isoniazid is an anti-TB medication that can induce systemic lupus erythematosus, which is a condition where the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue, leading to symptoms like joint pain and fatigue.
2. Treatment duration for tuberculosis (TB) typically lasts for 6 months. This period is necessary to effectively eradicate the Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacterium, which is responsible for the disease.
3. Rifampin is an anti-TB drug also used for meningococcal chemoprophylaxis, which means it can prevent meningitis caused by Neisseria meningitidis by eliminating the bacteria from the nasopharynx.
4. Ethambutol is an anti-TB medication that can cause optic neuropathy, which is why patients on this drug require regular eye examinations to monitor for changes in vision, particularly color vision.
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1. The recommended regimen for treating active tuberculosis includes Rifampin, Isoniazid, Ethambutol, and Pyrazinamide, which are the first-line antituberculous drugs. This regimen targets multiple aspects of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis lifecycle to effectively eliminate the infection and prevent resistance.
2. Isoniazid, one of the primary drugs for tuberculosis, can cause drug-induced neuropathy as an adverse effect. Neuropathy is a condition where the peripheral nerves are damaged, leading to symptoms like pain, tingling, or numbness. This is due to Isoniazid's interference with vitamin B6 metabolism, which is vital for nerve function.
3. Rifampin, a key drug in tuberculosis treatment, can cause red-colored urine due to its metabolites. This drug is known for its ability to turn bodily fluids, including urine, a reddish-orange color, which is harmless but can be startling to patients.
4. Pyrazinamide is an antituberculous drug that can lead to elevated uric acid levels and cause painful joints, a condition known as hyperuricemia. This occurs because Pyrazinamide inhibits the renal excretion of uric acid, leading to its accumulation in the blood.
5. Vitamin B6, also known as pyridoxine, should be supplemented when using Isoniazid to prevent peripheral neuropathy. Isoniazid can lead to a depletion of this vitamin, which is essential for normal nerve function, thereby causing neuropathy if not managed.
6. Ethambutol, used in tuberculosis treatment, is known to cause visual disturbances such as red-green color blindness. This occurs because Ethambutol can affect the optic nerve, leading to optic neuritis, an inflammatory condition that affects vision.
7. For multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB), where the bacteria are resistant to standard drugs like Rifampin and Isoniazid, alternative medications such as Streptomycin can be used. Streptomycin, an aminoglycoside antibiotic, targets bacterial protein synthesis but carries a risk of nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity.
8. Isoniazid is associated with drug-induced lupus erythematosus, a rare adverse effect characterized by symptoms such as joint pain and rash. This condition mimics systemic lupus erythematosus and is an immune-mediated reaction to the drug.
9. Streptomycin, a second-line drug for tuberculosis, can cause tinnitus and vertigo as adverse effects due to its ototoxicity. Ototoxicity refers to drug-induced damage to the inner ear, affecting hearing and balance.
10. Rifampin is known to decrease the effectiveness of oral contraceptives by inducing cytochrome P-450 enzymes, which enhances the metabolism of contraceptive hormones, reducing their efficacy. Patients are advised to use alternative contraception methods when on Rifampin.
11. The antituberculosis drug which inhibits mycobacterial RNA synthesis is Rifampin, which binds to the β-subunit of DNA-dependent RNA polymerase, forming a stable complex that inhibits RNA synthesis and effectively halts the replication of Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
12. The antituberculosis drug which can cause optic nerve problems is Ethambutol, which may lead to optic neuritis, a condition characterized by inflammation of the optic nerve, potentially resulting in visual disturbances such as loss of visual acuity and red-green color blindness.
13. The antituberculosis drug which needs activation via mycobacterial catalase peroxidase is Isoniazid (INH), which is a prodrug that requires conversion by the bacterial enzyme catalase peroxidase (KatG) to its active form, thereby inhibiting the synthesis of mycolic acids, essential components of the mycobacterial cell wall.
14. Two side effects of Ethambutol are neuropathy and hyperuricemia. Neuropathy refers to nerve damage that may cause symptoms like tingling or numbness, while hyperuricemia is an elevated level of uric acid in the blood, which can lead to conditions such as gout.
15. Isoniazid inhibits the synthesis of mycolic acid, a component of the mycobacterial cell wall, which is crucial for the bacteria's survival and pathogenicity, making it a key target in tuberculosis treatment.
16. Rifampin causes an orange-tan discoloration of body fluids and is a potent inducer of cytochrome P-450, which can lead to significant drug interactions by increasing the metabolism of other medications.
17. Resistance to Rifampin can arise due to mutation in the rpoB gene, which affects binding to RNA polymerase, thereby reducing the drug's efficacy and complicating the treatment of tuberculosis.
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**Antituberculosis Pharmacotherapy** **Understanding Tuberculosis and Its Treatment** Tuberculosis (TB), an infectious disease primarily affecting the lungs but potentially impacting other organs, is caused by the bacterium **Mycobacterium tuberculosis**. This disease remains a significant global...
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