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| | 09/12/06 - 08:45 AM  
 
   
 
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child being treated for sever lung infection develops weakness, fatigue, elevated bilirubin and LDH levels. which of the following drugs is most likely responsible for his s/s a. amoxicillin b. ciprofoxacin c. erythromycin d. ribavarin e. zanamivir
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| suv Forum Elite
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| | 09/12/06 - 09:03 AM  
 
   
 
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zanamivir
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| docsrinu Forum Elite
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| | 09/12/06 - 09:11 AM  
 
   
 
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suv, i think zanamivir causes nasal & throat irritation. can u plz post the source for ur ans..
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| Leopard Forum Guru

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| | 09/12/06 - 01:02 PM  
 
   
 
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Erythromycin Estolate is causes intrahepatic cholestasis .so Choice C Best of luck
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| | 09/12/06 - 01:20 PM  
 
   
 
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| drpkaur Forum Guru

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| | 09/12/06 - 02:25 PM  
 
   
 
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ANS is RIBAVIRIN..THE MOST SIGNIFICANT SIDE EFFECT OF RIBAVIRIN IS HEMOLYTIC ANEMIA...
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| drpkaur Forum Guru

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| | 09/12/06 - 02:25 PM  
 
   
 
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GOOD LUCK GUYS/GALS.
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| fox Forum Guru

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| | 09/12/06 - 03:06 PM  
 
   
 
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Oh yes ..now I realise that the infection may have been due to RSV. U dont use erythromycin to treat bacterial lung infections in infants anyway.
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| | 09/12/06 - 03:34 PM  
 
   
 
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Correct Dr Pkaur ! Thanks ,honestly I did not know this S/E of ribavirin
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