ATD
Q.Which of the following drugs is a first-line agent against TB?
A. Streptomycin
B. Pyrazinamide
C. Para-aminosalicylic acid (PAS)
D. Levofloxacin
E. Cycloserine
A. Streptomycin
B. Pyrazinamide
C. Para-aminosalicylic acid (PAS)
D. Levofloxacin
E. Cycloserine
Ans:B.
Pyrazinamide is one of the four first-line TB drugs. The other listed
drugs are second line because of decreased or less proven efficacy, the
necessity for parenteral administration
(streptomycin), serious side effects (PAS and cycloserine), or cost and
reservation for other uses (levofloxacin).
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