Which of the following statements is not true about rifabutin as compared to rifampicin?
Correct Answer: It is more effective for newly diagnosed TB as compared to rifampicin
Description: Ans. (B) It is more effective for newly diagnosed TB as compared to rifampicin(Katzung 13th/817,820) RifampicinRifabutinHalf lifeShorterLongerCYP inhibition (drug interactions)MarkedWeakEfficacy against Mycobacterium tuberculosisMoreLessEfficacy against MACLessMoreHepatotoxic potentialPresentAbsent
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