UWorld Pharm Flashcards
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Adverse effects of protease inhibitors
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- Lipodystrophy: deposition of fat on back and abdomen, buffalo hump, central obesity and peripheral wasting
- Hyperglycemia
- p450 inhibition
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Indinavir
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Antiretroviral protease inhibitor. These drugs are always used as part of HAART, never alone
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How is isoniazid metabolized?
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Acetylation. Can be fast or slow acetylators.
