What type of drug is ethambutol?
What type of drug is ethambutol?
Ethambutol is used with other medications to treat tuberculosis (TB). Ethambutol is an antibiotic and works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu).
How long do you take rifampin for TB?
Treatment Regimens for Latent TB Infection (LTBI)
| Drug(s) | Duration | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Rifampin (RIF)§ | 4 months | Daily |
| Isoniazid (INH)* and Rifampin)§ | 3 months | Daily |
| Isoniazid (INH) | 6 months | Daily |
| Twice weekly‡ |
Does rifampin treat pneumonia?
This review summarizes the most recent clinical studies on the use of rifampin combinations for treating four common non-mycobacterial infections: acute bacterial meningitis, infective endocarditis and bacteraemia, pneumonia, and biofilm-related infections.
Does rifampin treat UTI?
The pharmacokinetic and microbiologic properties of rifampin are such that the antibiotic appears suitable for the treatment of urinary tract infections.
What is another name for pyrazinamide?
Pyrazinamide
| Clinical data | |
|---|---|
| Trade names | Rifater, Tebrazid, others |
| AHFS/Drugs.com | Monograph |
| MedlinePlus | a682402 |
| License data | US DailyMed: Pyrazinamide |
Is ethambutol an inducer or inhibitor?
As measured by liquid chromatography-electrospray ionization tandem mass spectrometry, ethambutol exhibited strong inhibitory potential against CYP1A2 and CYP2E1, moderate against CYP2C19 and CYP2D6 and weak against CYP2A6, CYP2C9 and CYP3A4, based on the IC50 values.
What is the classification of rifampin?
Rifampin is a Rifamycin Antibacterial. The chemical classification of rifampin is Rifamycins. Rifampin (also referred to as rifampicin) is a macrocyclic antibiotic with major activity against mycobacteria, commonly used in combination with other agents as therapy of tuberculosis.
What is the best way to take rifampin?
Rifampin comes as a capsule to take by mouth. It should be taken with a full glass of water on an empty stomach, 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal. When rifampin is used to treat tuberculosis, it is taken once daily.
How does rifampin work to treat a cold?
It works by killing the bacteria that cause infection. Antibiotics such as rifampin will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections. Using antibiotics when they are not needed increases your risk of getting an infection later that resists antibiotic treatment.
How is rifampicin metabolized in the body?
Metabolism: Approximately 85% of rifampicin is metabolised by the liver microsomal enzymes to its main and active metabolite-deacetylrifampicin. Rifampicin undergoes enterohepatic recirculation but not the deacetylated form. Rifampicin increases its own rate of metabolism. Rifampicin may also be inactivated in other parts of the body.