Which of the following statement about Bedaquiline is TRUE:
Correct Answer: Mycobacterial ATP synthase inhibitor
Description: Bedaquiline: - New antitubercular drug for MDR or XDR,- It act by inhibiting ATP synthase in mycobacteria- Food increases the bioavailability - Given along with base line antitubercular drug- Recent studies have shown cross resistance with clofazimine only. It is approved for use for 6 month. Side effect: - Derangement of LFT- Prolongs QT interval Pretomanid in combination withBedaquiline and Linezolid is approved by the FDA for the treatment of extensively drug-resistant, treatment-intolerant or nonresponsive multidrug-resistant pulmonary TB
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