Exam 8 Pharm Flashcards

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Enterics (enterobacteriaceae)

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In GI tract
Also causes UTI and aspiration pneumonia

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H. influenza

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Upper respiratory tract
Meningitis
Pneumonia in elderly

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Examples of G- in respiratory and GU tract

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N. meningitidis, N. gonorrhea

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Common anaerobic bactera

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Bacteroids fragils
C. diff
Fusobacterium
C. botulinum
C. tetani
Smell bad

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Human ribosomes subunits

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60s
40s

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Bacteria ribosome subunits

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50s
30s
We can target this difference with drugs

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Bacteria DNA

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Single, circular
Single DNA polymerase
Single RNA polymerase
Make own food.
We can target all these differences with drugs

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Beta lactams ABx

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Cell wall inhibitor
only active against rapidly dividing bacteria
All have beta lactam ring with different R groups that makes each drug unique

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Examples of beta lactams

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Penicillins
Cephalosporins
Monobactam
Carbapenems

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Penicillin structure

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Thiazolidine ring attached to beta-lactam ring
Some bacteria have beta-lactamases that break beta-lactam ring deactivating drug.
Side chains determine susceptibility to beta-lactamase

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Penicillin mechanism

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Covalently binds PBP to to inhibit transpeptidase from cross linking peptidoglycan layers
This causes rupture of cell wall

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Favorable characterisitics of penicillin

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Small, hydrophillic to get through the porin of the outer membrane

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Natural penicillin

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Penicillin G (IV preferred)
Penicillin V
Narrow spectrum
Work best against G- cocci, G+, non-beta lactamase producing anaerobes.

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Narrow spectrum penicillin

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Nafcillin, dicloxacillin, oxacillin, methicillin
Antistaph/strep
Methicillin not used because of resistance, only used to identify resistant strains

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Extended spectrum penicilin

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Aminopenicillins, Ureidopenicillins
More hydrophilic so can enter G- porins of outer membrain
Work on G- cocci, G+, non-beta-lactamase-producing, Works some in G- rods

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Aminopenicillins

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Ampicillin, amoxicillin
Extended spectrum penicillin.
Amoxicillin good for oral
most active oral beta-lactams for pneumococci.
Ampicillin best for shigellosis

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Ureidopenicillins

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Piperacillin
Extended spectrum penicillin
Active against G- bacilli
Antipseudomonal
Combined with beta-lactamase inhibitor tazobactam

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Penicillin adverse effects

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N/V/D
Rash
hypersensitivity
Nafcillin causes neutropenia adn interstitial nephritis
Oxacillin causes hepatitis
Ampicillin cuases pseudomembranous colitis

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Beta lactamase inhibtors

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Clavulanate, sulbactam, tazobactam, avibactam
Prevent destruction of beta-lactam ABx
Combined with certain beta-lactams
Little intrinsic antibacterial activity alone

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Cephlasporin mechanism

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Bind to pBP to interfere with crosslinking of peptidoglycan.
Could be cross reactive for penicillin (don’t give to someone allergic to penicillin)

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Cephlasporin

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Five generations
Start with Ceph
Less susceptible to beta-lactamase than penicillin

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First gen cephalosporins

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Cefadroxil (oral)
Cefazolin (parenternal) - surgical prophylaxis
Cephalexin (oral)
G+ cocci
Some G-
UTI

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Second gen cephalosporins

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Cefaclor (oral)
Cefotetan (parenternal)
Cefoxitin (parenternal)
Cefprozil (oral)
Cefuroxime(oral)
Treat sinusitis, otitis media, lower respiratory infection
G+
more G- coverage

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Third gen cephalosporins

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Cefdinir
Cefditoren
Cefixime
Cefotaxime
Cefpodoxime
Ceftazidime
Ceftriaxone
G+
Even more G- coverage
Some cross BBB
NO enterobacteria use
Penetrate body fluid and tissues well
Cefixime good for UTI
Ceftriaxone excreted through bile

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Cephtriaxone
Third gen cephalosporin Treats meningitis
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Fourth gen cephalosporins
Cefepime Parenternal Goood against pseudomonas, enterobacteria, MSSA, Strep pneumoniae, Haemophilus, Neisseria Crosses into CSF Cleared renally
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Fifth gen (advanced cephalosporins
Ceftaroline Parenternal Increases binding to PBP2a so greater affinity for MRSA. Used in skin and soft tissue infections and pneumonia. Renally excreted
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Cephalosporin adverse effects
Cross sensitivity in those allergic to penicillin in early generations. Irritation after IM injection Thrombophlebitis after IV injection Cefotetan can cause hypoprothrombinemia and bleeding disorders so avoid alcohol.
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Monobactam
Aztreonam Monocyclic beta-lactam ring G- aerobic Penetrates CNS IM or IV accumulation possible in renal failure Mostly nontoxic Caution with pts allergic to ceftazidime
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Carbapenems
Ertapenem, imipenem, meropenem Hard hitters (not used every day) Penetrate tissues and fluids well Used for organisms resistant to other drugs
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IMipenem
Carbapenem Wides spectrum against G+, G- rods, anaerobes REsistant to some beta-lactamases
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Carbapenems adverse effects
AE more common with impenem NVD rashes seizures cross sensitivity in less than 1% of pts allergic to penicillin
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Vancomycin
Glycopeptide Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis Binds side chain to prevent elongation of peptidoglycan and cross linking G+
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Vancomycin pharmacokinetic
Renally cleared Poorly absorbed in intestinal tract Orally - C. diff colitis Parenteral - MRSA
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Vancomycin uses
Infections and endocarditis caused by MRSA Used with gentamicin for endocarditis if pt has penicillin allergy Used with cefotaxime, ceftriaxone, or rifampin for meningitis caused by penicillin resistant pneumococcus
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Vancomycin adverse reaction
Phlebitis Flushing syndrome (red man syndrome) from release of histamine
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Lipoglycopeptide ABx
Telavancin, oritavancin, dalbavancin Bactericidal Conc dependent G+
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Telavancin
Lipoglycopeptide G+ Inhibits wall synthesis OR disrupts bacterial cell membrane. Can cause nephrotoxicity Potentially tetratogenic
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Oritavancin and Dalbavancin
Lipoglycopeptide Long half life Interfere with phosphollipid reagents used in asssessing coagulation. Alternative therapy with heparin use
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Daptomycin
Lipopeptide G+ Inserts tail into cell membrain via Ca insertion. Tails agreagater forming hole and Potassium efflux then death Treats vancomycin resistant stuff
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Fosfomycin
Lipopeptide Inhibits enolpyruvate transferase blocking first step in making peptidoglycan Cross resistance unlikely because of unique structure Single 3g dose for simple UTI in female
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Bacitracin
Cyclic peptide mixture G+ TOPICAL Inhibits recycling of carrier that transports cell wall precursors across plasma membrane
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What drugs bind to 50S ribosomal unit inhibiting protein synthesis
Chloramphenicol Macrolides Lincosamides Oxazolidinones
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What drugs bind to 30S ribosomal unit impairing proofreading
Aminoglycosides
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What drugs bind to 30S ribosomal subunit blocking tRNA
Tetracycline
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Three methods of bacterial resistance against protein synthesis inhibitors
Impaired influx or increased efflux Ribosome protection intefering tetracycline binding Enzymatic inactivation Most use efflux pump
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Aminoglycosides
Amikacin, gentamicin, neomycin, streptomycin, tobramycin. Aerobic G- bacilli Used in combo with other agents for drug-resistant organisms. Used with beta-lactams for Enterococcus faecalis Very toxic Mean girl
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Aminoglycoside mechanism
Bind to 30S subunit to distort structure so 50S can't bind. Can also misread/miscode mRNA making non-functional proteins Irreversible effects
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Aminoglycoside pharmacokinetics
Long post antibiotic effect. Poor gut absorption so given parenternally. Neomycin is topical bc of nephrotoxicity
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Aminoglycoside adverse effects
Ototoxicity Nephrotoxicity NEOMYCIN with loop diuretics (fluerosemide/Lasix) causes nephrotoxicity. Neuromuscular paralysis
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Tetracycline
Doxycycline, minocycline, demeclocycline Four rings Variable R segments Broad spectrum G+, G-, protozoa, spirochetes, mycobacteria bacteriostatic Chelate devalent metal ions (calcium) Goes into CSF
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Tetracycline mechanism
Enter bacteria through passive diffusion or energy dependent transport. Reversibly bind to 30S subunit Stops addition of amino acid to peptides
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Tetracycline absorption
Tetra and demeclocycline given on empty stomach Dairy inhibits absorption
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Tigecycline
Tetracycline with very long half life (36hrs)
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Tetracycline clinical use
Used for rickettsia, Borrelia, H. pylory Chlamydia Acne Doxycycline used for secondary syphylis in pts allergic to penicillin
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Tetracycline adverse effects
Stains teeth and stunts growth from calcium effects(don't give to kids) Phototoxicity (burn fast) Hepatotoxicity Don't use in pregnant or breastfeeding women
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Macrolides
Erythromycin, Clarithromycin, Azithromyxin Macrocyclc lactone ring to one or more doxy sugars G+ bacilli, G- rods
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Macrolides mechanism
Irreversibly bins to 50S subunit inhibiting translocation of protein synthesis.
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Macrolide uses
Mycoplasma Chlamydia (with azithromycin or doxycycline)
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Erythromycin
Macrolide Need enteric coating to protect from stomach acid Food effects absorption Alternative for penicillin
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Clarithromycin
Macrolide Improved acid stability Great against intracellular
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Azithromycin
Macrolide Less active against strep and staph. Moree active against respiratory pathogens Great for chlamydia Very long 1/2 life (3 days) Does not inactivate CYP450
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Macrolide adverse effects
GI disturbances Jaundice Ototoxicity QT prolongation bc of effect on K channels Erythromycin and azithromycin bad for liver. Erythromycin and clarithromycin inhibit metabolism of other drugs
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Clindamycin method of action
Lincosamide Interferes with translocation reactions binding to 50S subunit
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Clindamycin uses
G+ and anaerobic including MRSA Skin and soft tissue infection. Used with pen G for treating toxic shock or necrotizing fasciitis from group A strep Dental procedures if allergic to penicillin
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CLindamycin adverse effects
C. diff
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Clindamycin pharmacokinetics
Distributes well into body fluids but not CSF Penetrates well into abscesses
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Oxazolidinone mecahnism
Linezolid, Tedizolid Binds to 50S subunit to block formation of 70S ribosome.
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Oxazolidinone uses
G+ Bacteriostatic Bacteriocidal against strep Good against TB Treat infections caused by dreg resistanc G+
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Oxazolidinone adverse effects
Gi effects. Thrombocytopenia Anemia Neutropenia
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Tedizolid
Oxazolidinone Increased potency against staff Highly active against G+
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Chloramphenicol
Only used in life threatening situations. Reversibly binds to bacterial 50S. Inhibits peptidyl transferase Prevents formation of peptide bonds
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Chloramphenicol uses
Bacteriostatic Sometimes bactericidal Broad spectrum G+, G- Only life threatening
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Chloramphenicol adverse effects
Anemia Gray baby syndrome (babies can't break it down so drug accumulates)
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Metronidazole mechanism
Reduced to free radical metabolites in anaerobic bacteria Forms concentration gradient Increased uptake of metronidazole Free radicals destroy DNA
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Metronidazole uses
ANAEROBIC bacteria and some protozoa Vaginitis Intraabdodminal infections (C. diff) Brain abscess
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What drugs to use with anaerobes
Clidamycin Metronidazole
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Metronidazole adverse effects
GI Metallic taste Stomatitis Peripheral neuropathy Disulfiram-like effect with alcohol (No alcohol when taking drug) Seizures
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Fluoroquinolones
Act on type II topoisomerase enzymes. Effecting way DNA is twisted DNA gyrase in G- relax supercoiled DNA Topoisomerase IV in G+ Separating daughter chromosomes
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Fluoroquinolones mechanism
Bind DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV Interfere with DNA ligation Generate lots of double stranded breaks. Cell lysis Death
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Ciprofloxacin
Fluoroquinolone used for traveler's diarrhea G-
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Levofloxacin
Respiratory Fluorquinolone Used for S pneumonia and CAP
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Moxifloxacin
Respiratory fluoroquinolone G+ and G- Mycobacterium CAP
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Gemifloxacin
Respiratory Fluoroquinolone Oral
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Respiratory Fluoroquinolones examples
Levofloxacin Moxifloxacin Gemifloxacin
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Delafloxacin
Fluoroquinonlone G+ Skin infections IV or PO
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Fluoroquinolones pharmacokinetics
Good absorption in GI Calcium containing foods are bad for absorption High concentrations in bone, urine kidney, prostate, lungs
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Fluoroquinolone adverse effects
Tendonitis Tendon rupture Worsening of myasthnia gravis Irreversible peripheral neuropathy CNS effects Phototoxicity Blood glucose imbalance QT prolongation C. diff risk Saved for emergencies
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Folate
Coenzyme needed in RNA and DNA synthesis. Bacteria make their own.
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Sulfonamides
Folate inhibitor Competes with PABA inhibiting dihydropteroate synthsis. Inhibits dihydrofolic acid formation
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Sulfonamide uses
Rarely single agent Can be topical
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Sulfonamides adverse effects
Crystalluria Hypersensitivity Hemolytic anemia in pts with G6PD deficiency Granulocytopenia and thrombocytopenia Kernicterus
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Sulfonamids contradiction
Don't give to infant under 2 months Pregnant women Methenamine
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Trimethroprim
Folate inhiitor Inhibits dihydrofolate reductase Used with sulfamethoxazole for UTI.
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Trimethoprim adverse effects
Hyperkalemia Folic acid deficiency megoblastic anemia, leukopenia, granulocytopenia
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Bactrim
Combonation of sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim Stronger than the drugs on their own. Inhibits tetrahydrofolate synthesis Used in UTI Used in skin and soft tissue. Works on MRSA
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Nucleoside
Nucleotide without phosphate group
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Antiviral drug target
Different stages of viral life cycle. Attachment, entry, transcription, translation, replication, release
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Virustatic
Only active against replicating virus. Don't effect latent virus. Monotherapy for acute Combo therapy for chronic Might harm host cell Start treatment immediately after symptoms
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HSV-1
Herpes labilais Cold sores Fevers Blisters
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HSV2
Genital herpes
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Varicella zoster virus (VZV)
Blister like rash Spreads via direct contact with blister fluid. Itching Fever
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Varicella zoster virus reactivation
Herpes zoster aka Shingles Follows nerve (dermatome) PAIN, tingling, fever, sensitivity to light Post herpetic neuralgia most common
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Herpes family viruses
Herpes simplex virus (HSV-1+2) Varicella zoster virus (varicella and herpes zoster)
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Herpes family antiviral agents
Guanosine analogs. (Acyclovir and Valacyclovir)
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Acyclovir and valacyclovir mechanism against herpes family
Triphosphorylated Competes with dGTP for viral DNA polymerase. No viral replication
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What is antiherpes more effetive against
More effective against anogenital than labialis
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Varicella Zoster Virus treatment
High doses of antiherpes against IV acyclovir for serious infections
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Valacyclovir
Herpes/VZV Guanosine analog Prodrug Better bioavailability than acyclovir
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Acyclovir
Herpes/VZV Guanosine anolog Given IV or oral Oral NVD IV renal toxicity, neuro effects, neutropenia
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Penciclovir
Herpes/VZV Nucleoside analog Poor bioavailability Topical
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Famciclovir
Herpes/VZV Nucleoside analog Oral prodrug of penciclovir Better bioavailability
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Docosanol
Over the counter cream Herpes labialis No benefit for genital herpes Stabilizeds host cell membrane to prevent viral fusion with host cell
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Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
Common in immunocompromised Spread via body fluid. CAUSE INFECTIOUS BIRTH DEFECTS
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Ganciclovir and Valgancyclovir
CMV Guanosine analogs Require triple phosphorilation. Inhibit DNA polymerase so no DNA elongation Ganciclovir IV for systemic Valgancyclovir ophthalmic gel for acute herpetic keratitis
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Ganciclovir adverse effects
NVD HA Insomnia Neutropenia Myelosuppression Carcinogenic Teratogenic
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Valganciclovir
CMV Oral prodrug with better bioavailability
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Cidofovir
CMV Cytosine nucleotide Phosphorylation via host enzymes. Active against kinase-deficient or altered CMV or HSV. Diphosphate is active form Inhibits and distracts DNA polymerase. INcorperates into viral DNA
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Cidofovir adverse effects
Cross resistance with ganciclovir. Need aggressive hydration to prevent nephrotoxicity. Gonadotoxic Embryotoxic
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Foscarnet
CMV Direct viral enzyme inhibitor DOES NOT REQ PHOSPHORYLATION Blocks pyrophosphate binding site on herpevirus DNA/RNA polymerase Used when things are very bad (organ failure)
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Foscarnet adverse effects
Nephrotoxicity Serum creatinine increase Metabolic abnormalities
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Adamantanes
Amantadine and rimantadine Anti-flu A Inhiit uncoating step of RNA to prevent replication Tetratogenic Dose reduction for renal impairment in elderly
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Neuramidase inhibitor examples
Oseltamivir (tamiflu), Zanamivir, Peramivir Cover influenza A and B
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Neuraminidase inhibitors method of action
Inhibit viral neuraminidase Stops cleavage of new virion from host cell membrane Clumping of virions to each other and infected host cell membrane. Block virion release
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When to give nuraminidase inhibitors
within 48 hours of symptoms
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Neuraminidase inhibitor adverse reactions
NVD HA Take with food to avoid GI upset Skin allergic rxns Don't give to person who had LAIV two weeks before. Don't give to person with ESRD without dialysis
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Oseltamivir
Anti-flu A and B (neruaminidase inhibitor) Tablet or suspension 13 yo+ give 75mg BID for 5 days or QD for 10 days Peds based on weight
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Zanamivir
Anti-flu A and B (neruaminidase inhibitor) Dry powder inhaler or parenteral infusion. 2 puffs Q12 hrs for 5 days or Q24 for 7 days
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Zanamivir adverse effects
Bronchospasm, reversible. decrease in pulmonary function, transient nasal and throat discomfort
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Peramivir
Anti-flu A and B (neuraminidase inhibitor) Single IV dose for adults with uncomplicated flu. Up to five days of IV
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Baloxavir
Flu Endonuclease inhibitor Inhibits viral replication Used for uncomplicated flu in 5yo+ or 12 yo+ at high risk of complications Single dose good for the whole sickness (long half life)
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Baloxavir dosing
<20 kg = 2mg/kg/dose suspension 20-79kg = 40mg single tablet >80kg = 80 mg single tablet
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Nirmatrelvir/ritonavir (Paxlovid) mechonism
Protease inhibitor N blocks MPRO cleaving two viral proteins in budding process. R is a CYP3A4 inhibitor to delay metabolism (prolong half-life)
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Nirmatrelvir/ritonavir (Paxlovid) dosing
Q12hrs x 5 days Within five days of symptom onset
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Nirmatrelvir/ritonavir (paxlovid) adverse effects
Metallic taste Diarrhea Elevated serum aminotransferases Covid rebound between 2-8 days after recovery
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Molnupiravir
EUA for adults with mild-moderate Covid. Prodrug of NHC (nucleoside) Triphosphorylated and incorporated into RNA causing mutations and inhibition of viral replication
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Molnupiravir dosing
Q12 hrs x 5 days Treatment within 5 days of symptom onset. Not for <18 yo
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Remdesivir
Adenoside analog Broad spectrum antiviral All ages hospitalized pts with moderate-severe covid. IV infusion for at least five days. Loading dose needed Competes for incorporation into RNA chains by viral RNA polymerase causing chain termination
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Remdisivir adverse effects
Nausea, bradycardia, hypotension. Dont give to children, pregnant, lactating, hepatic or renal imparement
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Ribavarin
Guanaside analog Used for RSV and HCV Inhibits synthesis of GTP decreasing GTP available to cap mRNA. INcorporates into viral RNA Inhibits RNA polymerase
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Ribavirin adverse effects
Anemia, Pruritis, Upper respiratory symptoms. Tetratogenic. Women taking or men must use two forms of contraceptive
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Three most common overgrown dermatophytes in cutaneous mycosis
Trichophyton Microsporum Epidermophyton Cause Tinea infections
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Tiniea corporis
Ring worm
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Tinea pedis
Athletes foot
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Tinea cruris
Jock itch
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Tinea capitis
Scalp ringworm
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Tiniea unguium
Onchomycoses. Discoloratoin, thickening, separation of nail from nailbed
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Amphotericin B
Very toxic Only give for life threatening mycoses. IV for systemic Rarely used topically Broadest spectrum of antifungals
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What all is Amphotericin B effective against
Candida albicans Histoplasma capsulatum Cryptococcus neoformans Coccidioides immitis Blastomyces dermatidis Aspergillus strains
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Amphotericin B mechanism
Bind to ergosterol in fungal membrane. Form pores in membrane. Cell death
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Amphotericin B dosing
IV for systemic PO for GI fungi only
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Amphotericin B adverse effectes
Fever, chills 1-3 hrs after starting IV Renal damage Hypotension with hypokalemia
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Flucytosine
Oral Pyrimidine analog Used with Amphotericin B INcreases permiability of fungal cell
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Systemic azoles mechanism
Inhibit CYP450 3A4 enzymes Reduces ergosterol synthesis. Disrupts fungal membrane structure and funciton Blocking fungal cell growth and causing death
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Systemic azoles spectrum
Very broad. Candida, C neoformans, endemic mycoses, dermatophytes. Some azoles effective against aspergillus
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Ketonazole
First oral azole Less selectivve for fungal P450 Topical form (shampoo) against dermatotyphosis
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Fluconazole
First triazole antifungal. PO and IV SIngle dose therapy for vulvovaginal cadidiasis Excreted unchanged in urine
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Osteconazole
Works against most candida Used in recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis Lower affinity for CYP enzymes
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Echinocandins
-fungin Available for slow IV once daily Work against aspergillus and candida
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Echinocandins mechanism
Inhibit glucan synthesis necessary to make fungal cell wall
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Terbinafine mechanism
Allylamine inhibits fungal enzyme squalene epoxidase Increases membrane permeability
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Ibrexafungerp
Cidal Vulvovaginal candidiasis adn recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis. NOT for preg women
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Grisofulvin
Oral. Absorption increased with fatty foods. Disrupts mitotic spindle inhibiting fungal mitosis 2-6 wks for skin and hair infections. 6-12 months for onychomycosis
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Nystatin
Orally used against thrush Polyene macrolide Candida infections
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Efinaconazole (Jublia)
Solution painted onto nails' Onychomycosis fo toenails Highest cure rate for topical onychomycosis (15-18%)
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Ketoconazole
Topical cream for dermatophytosis, candidias. Shampoo or foam for seborrheic dermatitis
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Naftifine and Terbinafine
Allylamines usd against dermatophytes. Effecteive for tinea cruris and tinea corporis
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Butenafine
Benzylamine related to allylamines Inhibits epoxidatoin of squalene blocking ergosterol synthesis stopping cell wall synthesis. Good for superficial dermatophytosis
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Tolnaftate
Effective dermatophyte infections Not active against candida
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Ciclopirox
Inhibits DNA and RNA synthesis. Painted on nail
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Tavaborole
Topical antifungal for toenail onchomycosis