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* Inhibits the ATP synthase proton pump in mycobacteria
 
* Inhibits the ATP synthase proton pump in mycobacteria
 
* Member of the diarylquinoline class of antibiotics
 
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* Adverse events include QT prolongation, hepatitis, and possibly an increased risk of death
   
 
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  • Antituberculosis antibiotic used as second-line therapy
  • Inhibits the ATP synthase proton pump in mycobacteria
  • Member of the diarylquinoline class of antibiotics
  • Adverse events include QT prolongation, hepatitis, and possibly an increased risk of death