Prevents Antibiotic Resistance (for TB)
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What is the name of the drug that treats TB & builds antibiotic resistance as well?
rifampin
How does Rifampin work in the body to combat TB?
STOPS/INHIBITS protien synthesis
What is a major side effect this has on BODILY fluids?
Makes bodily fluids ORANGE
When taking rifampin, another side effect causes a severe rash, organ damage, & fever?
DRESS syndrome
What should you know about the Category this med is in? & explain what this means?
Category B - a slight risk of harm to baby
How do you know if your are cured from TB? is there a time constraint on this?
all 3 sputum tests are negative BUT could take 3 to 6 months
Why does it tak 3 to 6 months to know if you are all cured from TB
Bc TB bacteria can last long even if symptoms/signs dissapear
is riofampin used to treat active or latent TB?
Active
is rifampin bacteriostatic? or bacteriocidal?
Bacteriocidal
