Pharmacology MCQs- 234

Q- Which one of the following drugs is associated with peripheral neuropathy?

A- Capreomycin

B- Ethambutol

C- Isoniazid

D- Rifampin

C- Isoniazid- Isoniazid is well known for causing peripheral neuropathy as a side effect, especially in patients who are malnourished, diabetic, alcoholic, or who have kidney failure. This occurs due to pyridoxine (vitamin B6) deficiency, since isoniazid interferes with its metabolism. To prevent this, pyridoxine supplementation is often given alongside isoniazid.

2-Which one of the following drugs is associated with optic neuritis?

A-Capreomycin

B-Ethambutol

C-Isoniazid

D-Rifampin

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3-Which one of the following drugs is associated with elevated liver function test results?

A-Capreomycin

B-Ethambutol

C-Isoniazid

D-Rifampin

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4-Which one of the following drugs associated with nephrotoxicity?

A-Capreomycin

B-Ethambutol

C-Isoniazid

D-Rifampin

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