Drug names to mechanisms/classes Flashcards by Autumn Brubaker

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Trimethoprim

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inhibits DNA replication by inhibiting dihydrofolate reductase -> inhibiting folic acid synthesis

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Sulfamethoxazole

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Inhibits DNA replication by inhibiting folic acid synthesis

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Penicillins

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inhibit penicillinase -> peptidoglycan cross linking in bacterial cell walls

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Cephalosporins

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inhibit penicillinase -> peptidoglycan cross linking in bacterial cell walls

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Carbapenems

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inhibit penicillinase -> peptidoglycan cross linking in bacterial cell walls

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Aztreonam

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inhibit penicillinase -> peptidoglycan cross linking in bacterial cell walls

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Vancomycin

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inhibits D-ala-D-ala peptidoglycan synthesis in bacterial cell walls

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gentamicin

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aminoglycoside - inhibits 30s subunit of bacterial ribosomes

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Neomycin

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aminoglycoside - inhibits 30s subunit of bacterial ribosomes

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Tobramycin

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aminoglycoside - inhibits 30s subunit of bacterial ribosomes

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Clindamycin

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inhibits 50s subunit of bacterial ribosomes

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Chloramphenicol

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inhibits 50s subunit of bacterial ribosomes

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Erythromycin

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inhibits 50s subunit of bacterial ribosomes

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Azithromycin

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inhibits 50s subunit of bacterial ribosomes

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Clarithromycin

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inhibits 50s subunit of bacterial ribosomes

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Linezolid

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inhibits 50s subunit of bacterial ribosomes

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Ciprofloxacin

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Fluoroquinolone - inhibit topoisomerase II and IV (DNA gyrase) to inhibit DNA replication

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Levofloxacin

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Fluoroquinolone - inhibit topoisomerase II and IV (DNA gyrase) to inhibit DNA replication

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Moxifloxacin

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Fluoroquinolone - inhibit topoisomerase II and IV (DNA gyrase) to inhibit DNA replication

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Gemifloxacin

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Fluoroquinolone - inhibit topoisomerase II and IV (DNA gyrase) to inhibit DNA replication

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Disopyramide

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IA sodium channel blocker - lengthens action potential

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quinidine

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IA sodium channel blocker - lengthens action potential

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procainamide

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IA sodium channel blocker - lengthens action potential

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Mexiletine

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IB sodium channel blocker - shortens action potential

Lidocaine

IB sodium channel blocker - shortens action potential

Tocainide

IB sodium channel blocker - shortens action potential

Flecainide

IC sodium channel blocker - no change to action potential

Propafenone

IC sodium channel blocker - no change to action potential

Amiodarone

Class III K+ channel blocker

Diltiazem

Class IV CCB

Verapamil

Class IV CCB

Albuterol

Rapid acting beta two agonist - Relax airway smooth muscle | Side effects - Tachycardia

Salmeterol

Long-acting Beta two agonist–Relax airways with muscle, gradual onset Side effects - Tachycardia

Formeterol

Long-acting Beta two agonist–Relax airways with muscle, gradual onset Side effects - Tachycardia

Beclomethasone

inhaled corticosteroids - Decrease airway inflammation | Side effects - oral candidiasis

Flunisolide

inhaled corticosteroids - Decrease airway inflammation | Side effects - oral candidiasis

Budesonide

inhaled corticosteroids - Decrease airway inflammation | Side effects - oral candidiasis

Fluticasone

inhaled corticosteroids - Decrease airway inflammation | Side effects - oral candidiasis

Montelukast

Leukotriene inhibitor - Decreased airway inflammation, used in the allergic rhinitis

Zilueton

Leukotriene inhibitor - Decreased airway inflammation, used in the allergic rhinitis

Zafirlukast

Leukotriene inhibitor - Decreased airway inflammation, used in the allergic rhinitis

Cromolyn

Mast cell stabilizers - Decreased airway inflammation, Multiple daily dosing

Nedacromil

Mast cell stabilizers - Decreased airway inflammation, Multiple daily dosing

Theophylline

Relax airways with muscles - Side effects of hypertension, seizure, and tachycardia

Ipratropium

Anticholinergic agent - Relax airway muscle | Most effective for acute exacerbations