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Antimycobacterial Information

An antimycobacterial is a type of drug used to treat Mycobacteria infections.

Types include:

· · Pharmacology: major drug groups
Gastrointestinal tract/metabolism (A) stomach acid (Antacids, H2 antagonists, Proton pump inhibitors) • AntiemeticsLaxativesAntidiarrhoeals/Antipropulsives • Anti-obesity drugs • Anti-diabeticsVitaminsDietary minerals
Blood and blood forming organs (B) Antithrombotics (Antiplatelets, Anticoagulants, Thrombolytics/fibrinolytics) • Antihemorrhagics (Platelets, Coagulants, Antifibrinolytics)
Cardiovascular system (C)

cardiac therapy/antianginals (Cardiac glycosides, Antiarrhythmics, Cardiac stimulants)

AntihypertensivesDiureticsVasodilatorsBeta blockersCalcium channel blockersrenin-angiotensin system (ACE inhibitors, Angiotensin II receptor antagonists, Renin inhibitors)

Antihyperlipidemics (Statins, Fibrates, Bile acid sequestrants)
Skin (D) EmollientsCicatrizantsAntipruriticsAntipsoriaticsMedicated dressings
Genitourinary system (G) Hormonal contraception • Fertility agentsSERMs • Sex hormones
Endocrine system (H) Hypothalamic-pituitary hormonesCorticosteroids (Glucocorticoids, Mineralocorticoids) • Sex hormones • Thyroid hormones/Antithyroid agents
Infections and infestations (J, P, QI) Antimicrobials: Antibacterials (Antimycobacterials) • AntifungalsAntiviralsAntiparasitics (Antiprotozoals, Anthelmintics, Ectoparasiticides) • IVIGVaccines
Malignant disease (L01-L02) Anticancer agents (Antimetabolites, Alkylating, Spindle poisons, Antineoplastic, Topoisomerase inhibitors)
Immune disease (L03-L04) Immunomodulators (Immunostimulants, Immunosuppressants)
Muscles, bones, and joints (M) Anabolic steroidsAnti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) • AntirheumaticsCorticosteroidsMuscle relaxantsBisphosphonates
Brain and nervous system (N) AnalgesicsAnesthetics (General, Local) • AnorecticsAnti-ADHD AgentsAntiaddictivesAnticonvulsantsAntidementia AgentsAntidepressantsAntimigraine AgentsAntiparkinson's AgentsAntipsychoticsAnxiolyticsDepressantsEntactogensEntheogensEuphoriantsHallucinogens (Psychedelics, Dissociatives, Deliriants) • Hypnotics/SedativesMood StabilizersNeuroprotectivesNootropicsNeurotoxinsOrexigenicsSerenicsStimulantsWakefulness-Promoting Agents
Respiratory system (R) DecongestantsBronchodilatorsCough medicinesH1 antagonists
Sensory organs (S) OphthalmologicalsOtologicals
Other ATC (V) AntidotesContrast mediaRadiopharmaceuticalsDressings
· · Antimycobacterials, including tuberculosis treatment and leprostatic agents (J04)
Nucleic acid inhibitor
Rifamycins/ RNA polymerase inhibitor Rifampicin#RifabutinRifapentine
Antifolates/DSI Dapsone#AcedapsoneAldesulfone sodium
ASA 4-Aminosalicylic acid# (Calcium aminosalicylate, Sodium aminosalicylate)
Protein synthesis inhibitor
Aminoglycosides Amikacin#Capreomycin#Kanamycin#Streptomycin#
Oxazolidone Linezolid
Cell envelope antibiotic
Peptidoglycan layer Alanine analogue: Cycloserine#
Arabinogalactan layer

Ethylenediamine/arabinosyltransferase inhibitor: Ethambutol#

SQ109
Mycolic acid layer

Hydrazides/mycolic acid synth. inhibition: Isoniazid#

Thiocarbamides: Ethionamide#ProthionamideThiocarlide
Other/unknown phenazine (Clofazimine)#pyrazine (Pyrazinamide#, Morinamide) • isoxazole (Terizidone) • R207910/TMC207
Combinations Rifampicin/isoniazid/pyrazinamide
#WHO-EM. Withdrawn from market. Clinical trials: Phase III. §Never to phase III

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