Big Picture Flashcards
(142 cards)
Trade name doesn’t matter except with what drugs?
Antibiotics and combination diuretics
How are generic product approved?
similar absorption profile, similar systemic exposure, area under the curve, time to maximum concentration
What drugs should you use the trade name instead of generic versions?
Narrow TI drugs (Warfarin, and Theophylline)
What are biosimilar drugs?
generic biological agents
Monoclonal antibodies prefix?
unique name
Monoclonal antibodies substem (infix)?
target, related to action or use of antibody, or source
Monoclonal antibodies suffix?
-mab or -pab
Jimmy Carter was taken what monoclonal antibody for his brain cancer?
Pembrolizumab
How should epinephrine be administrated?
IM or SubQ, never IV
What does PCN treat?
Syphilis
What do you have to be careful with when using Metronidazole?
C. difficle
Precaution with Amp B dosing because it produces?
infusion related side effects
What are Amp B related side effects?
high fever, chills, hypotension, muscle spasm (cytokine release)
Amp B can cause nephrotoxicity over what gram?
4 gm
If verapamil is taken with GFJ what can happen to the patient?
hypotension
What is the link between digoxin and antibotics
p-glycoprotein inhibition
T/F Erythromycin can treat S. aureus infection?
False
What are the two isomers of Warfarin?
S isomer (active), R isomer
What enzyme is active in Warfarin S isomer?
1A2, 2C19
What enzyme is inactive in Warfarin R isomer?
3A4
What can inhibit/increase Warfarin?
fluconazole, amiodarone, metronidazole, sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim
Which drugs are affected by GFJ?
CCB, statins
What is the food inhibits Warfarin action?
greeny leaf vegetables rich in Vitamin Ki
Which foods inhibit MAOI?
Tyramine rich foods: cheese, red wine, beers on tap, cured or smoked meats or fish, soy products (soup, bean curd, tofu), fava or broad beans