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Clindamycin provides coverage for what type of bugs?

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Gram + anaerobes
-Gr + S. Aureus, GABHS, CA MRSA
- abscesses, bacterial vaginosis

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What is the MOA for Clindamycin?

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Inhibits protein synth by binding to 50s ribosome; can compete with Macrolides
Both bacteriostatic and bactericidal

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What is a good alternative drug if allergic to PCNs?

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Clindamycin

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What are the SE of Clindamycin?

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C. Diff and diarrhea, fever/rash, minor risk of hepatotoxicity, neutropenia, and preterm birth with cream for bacterial vaginosis

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What is the MOA of metronidazole (flagyl)?

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Prodrug
With anaerobic bugs, can create free radicals toxic to cell, bind to DNA and cause cell death
- bactericidal

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What is metronidazole (Flagyl) prescribed for?

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  • Gram - anaerobes
    -* first line for c diff
  • *protozoal infections: trichomonas vaginalis, giardia, entamoeba histolytica
  • soft tissue infections including acne, intraabdominal infections, colitis, bacterial vaginosis dt gardnerella vaginalis
  • H pylori if you need an alternative to amoxicillin
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What are the SE of metronidazole (flagyl)?

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Metallic taste, neuropathies, seizures, disulfiram like reactions (avoid anything containing ETOH), inhibitor of CVY2C9 (DDI with s-warfarin)

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What type of vaccine is Flumist and who should NOT get it?

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-live attenuated
- avoid if egg allergy, GBS, immunocompromised, steroids, HIV, CA, asthma, 2nd and 3rd tri pregnancy, peds if taking aspirin

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What should pts do if they get FluMist?

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Avoid immunocompromised for 7d (book says 7, lecture says 21)

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Which Influenza drugs are NOT recommended anymore?

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Amantadine and Rimantadine
- dt resistance, no longer recommended, limited to flu A coverage

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Which drugs are recommended for flu A and B?

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Baloxavir, Oseltamivir (tamiflu), Peramivir, Zanamivir

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Essentially, what do Baloxavir, Oseltamivir, Peramivir, and Zanamivir do?

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Block viral budding and release via neuraminidase inhibition

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Who can get Oseltamivir and what are it’s SE?

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Any age group, oral or suspension, ok for NGT
- GI upset, HA

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Which flu drug is given as an inhalation?

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Zanamivir
- SE broncos pass, avoid with respiratory disease or milk protein allergy

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Who should get a neuramidase inhibitor?

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Severely ill, + comorbidities, in hospital and around other immunocompromised, even if its post 48h infection
- under 2y and over 65y, women pregnant or postpartum, adults taking long term aspirin, American Indian or AK Native, morbidly obese

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Amphotericin is what type of antifungal?

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Ergosterol Inhibitor
-fungicidal
- lipophilic drug, binds to ergosterol in cell wall causing lysis

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Why can ergosterol inhibitors, like amphotericin, cause nephrotoxicity and electrolyte abnormalities?

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Amphotericin creates a pore in cell membranes, but can also affect human cells, particularly in nephrons.

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What are the SE of amphotericin?

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-infusion reactions (chills, fever, rigors); give with NSAIDs, Benadryl, etc.
- with decreased CrCl if given too fast can cause cardiac dysrythmias dt electrolyte changes
- can increase toxicities of dig and neuromuscular blockers

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What do the liposomal products do for amphotericin?

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They provide lipid binding to protect against nephrotoxicity

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Does amphotericin cross BBB?

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No

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What is flucytosine used for?

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Typically with another drug like amphotericin B or fluconazole for cryptococcal/candidal meningitis, candida peritonitis, candiduria

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What is Flucytosine’s MOA?

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Related to chemo agent 5-FU, stops fungal cell replication by inhibiting DNA/RNA synthesis

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How does flycytosine affect bone marrow?

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If the trough is too high it can cause bone marrow suppression

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What are flucytosine’s ADEs?

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-bone marrow suppression, GI
- caution with other myelosuppressive drugs like clozapine, carbamazepine, AZT
- renal dosing
- fungus can down regulate cytosine deaminase for resistance

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What is nystatin’s MOA?
Ergosterol inhibitor, binds to ergosterol in cell wall causing lysis - no absorption from GI tract or topically, too toxic for IV, only given topical or vaginal tablet
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What is nystatin given for?
Cutaneous, mucocutaneous and oral candida infections
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What type of drug is Terbinafine?
Antifungal, ergosterol inhibitor, synthetic allylamine -causes cell lysis -large Vd -t1/2 8-16d
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What does Terbinafine cover?
Trichophyton, microsporum, candida, epidermiphyton, scopulariosis, dermatophytes (toe nail fungus)
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How long is the dosing for Terbinafine for toe nail fungus?
12w
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What are the clinical issues for Terbinafine?
SE: GI, malaise, dysgeusia, hepatotoxicity (check LFTs) - can Rifampin can cause a 100% increase in clearance - Cimetidine can cause a 33% reduction in clearance
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What drugs are included in the ergosterol inhibitors class of Azoles?
[Triangles: Fluconazole, Itraconazole, Voriconazole] [Imidazoles: Clotrimazole, Ketoconazole, Miconazole]
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What is the MOA for Azoles?
Inhibit ergosterol synthesis by inhibiting an enzyme dependent on CYP450, inhibiting creation of ergosterol, inhibiting cell synthesis - can also cross over and effect human cells (adrenal and gonadal steroid hormone formation)
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Fluconazole is used for what?
Oral, esophageal, UTI, vaginal candida, cryptococcal meningitis dt good CNS penetration
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Is fluconazole affected by food or gastric acidity?
No
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Is fluconazole subject to renal dosing?
Yes, dt long half life
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What drug to drug interactions should you watch out for with fluconazole?
Warfarin, as fluconazole is a CYP2C8/9 inhibitor
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What is Itraconazole used for?
Aspergillosis, Blastomycosis, and Histoplasmosis mainly - also onychomycosis, oral and esophageal candida
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Does Itraconazole require food or gastric acidity to be absorbed?
Yes, but only with capsule. Caution with H2RA, PPI agents. Can take with a coke
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What should you watch out for with Itraconazole?
Rising LFTs with long term use, and drug to drug interaction (strong CYP450 3A4 inhibitor
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What is Isavuconazonium used for?
Invasive Aspergillosis and Mucormycosis
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What should you watch out for with Isavuconazonium?
- drug:drug - major CYP450 3A4, OCT2, P-gp inhibitor - monitor LFTs, renal dose - can cause hypokalemia, edema, HA, N/V
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What is Voriconazole given for?
Mostly Invasive aspergillosis and candidemia - also esophageal candidiasis, scedosporiosis, fusariosis
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What are the major drug:drug interactions with Voriconazole?
- need to increase maintenance dose of Voriconazole if on Dilantin - will need to increase dose of efavirenz if on it -2C19, 2C9 and 3A4 inhibitor
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What are the SE of Voriconazole?
QT prolongation, melanoma, hallucinations, vision changes, liver tox, anaphylaxis w CKD - absorption not dependent on gastric acidity, but take one hour before or after meal - renal dosing recommended -Preg D
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What is Posaconazole used for?
Invasive Aspergillosis, candida infections, cryptococcal infections, mucormycosis
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What are the SE of Posaconazole?
-fever, HA, fatigue, most at risk for QT prolong, electrolyte changes, n/v/d - only renal dose when CrCl below 20 - strong 3A4 inhibitor - take with meals, avoid PPI, H2RA
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What antifungal is a pregnancy category D?
Voriconazole
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Ketoconazole is given for what?
Fungal infections (candida, blastomycosis, histoplasmosis, paracoccidiomycosis) *Seborrheic dermatitis Tinea Versicolor
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What forms do Ketoconazole come in?
Tablet, topical, shampoo
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What other use is Ketoconazole used for besides fungal infections?
Prostate CA, dt inhibition of androgen synthesis via CYP450 inhibition of testosterone production
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Does Ketoconazole penetrate into CNS?
No
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Does Ketoconazole require gastric acidity?
Yes, avoid antacids, drink a coke
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What is clotrimazole (Lotrimin) used for?
Cutaneous candidiasis and vulvovaginal candidiasis
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What is Miconazole (Monistat) used for?
Tinea corporis (ring worm) or pedis (athlete’s foot) or cruris (jock itch) Vulvovaginal candidiasis
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What is Terconazole used for?
Vulvovaginal candidiasis
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What is Luliconazole used for?
Tenia pedis, Tinea cruris or corporis
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What is oxiconazole (oxistat) used for?
Tinea corporis, cruris, pedis, and versicolor
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What is Sulconazole used for?
Tinea infection
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What is Efinaconazole used for and why is it a pain in the ass?
Onychomycosis (toe nail infection), requires you to paint your toes with it qd x 48 weeks
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Echinocandins are which drugs?
Anidulafungin, caspofungin, micafungin
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What is the MOA for echinocandins?
Inhibits formation of 1,3 beta D glucan, a component of candida cell walls, resulting in lysis
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What form are echinocandins given?
IV
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What are echinocandins given for?
Candidemia, aspergillosis (caspofungin), and prophylaxis for stem cell transplants (micafungin)
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What are the SE for anidulafungin?
Itching. no renal dosing. No known drug interactions
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What are the SE for caspofungin?
Hypotension, edema, tachycardia, fever/chills, HA, hypokalemia, N/V/D, increased LFTs, phlebitis - no renal dosing but decrease with hepatic impairment - up dose for CYP450 inducers (rifampin, carbamazepine, phenytoin, efavirenz, nevirapine) - avoid with cyclosporine dt hepatic tox
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What are the SE for Micafungin?
hypokalemia, hypomag, fever, HA, N/V/D, thrombocytopenia, insomnia, phlebitis, BP changes - no renal or hepatic dosing
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What is Griseofulvin used for?
Ringworm of scalp, body, or foot caused by trichophyton, microsporum, epidermophyton
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What is Griseofulvin’s MOA?
Fungistatic. Targets new skin where it binds to keratin, preventing new fungal infections. Treatment takes a long time
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What is the pregnancy category for Griseofulvin?
Category D/X

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