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No brand name
MOA: Bacteriostatic; inhibits dihydropteroate synthease
Antimicrobial (Sulfone) |
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Definition
Lamprene®
MOA: Bactericidal; binds to mycobacterial DNA, inhibiting growth
Other Antimicrobial |
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Definition
Thalomid®
MOA: Affects tumor necrosis factor alpha levels
Immunomodulator |
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Term
Drugs that treat Mycobacterium Avium Complex (MAC) |
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Definition
Clarithromycin (Biaxin®)
Ethambutol (Myambutol®)
Used in combination |
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Definition
Biaxin®
MOA: Binds to the P site of 50S ribosomal subunit, interfering with protein synthesis
Macrolide |
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Definition
Myambutol®
MOA: Inhibits metabolite synthesis
Anti-tuberculosis |
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