KROK 1 2007 – Question 61 · KROK (Medicine) · Pharmacology
A patient was diagnosed with active focal pulmonary tuberculosis. What drug should be prescribed in the first place?
- A. Isoniazid
- B. Cyclocerine
- C. Ethionamide
- D. Sulfalen
- E. Ethoxide
Hint
Choose the first-line antituberculous drug with strong bactericidal action on actively dividing mycobacteria that blocks mycolic acid synthesis, rather than a reserve second-line agent.
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