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04/16/2010

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Term
Cell wall synthesis interrupters
Definition
Beta lactams, glycopeptides
Term
Membrane potential disruptors
Definition
Lipopeptides
Term
Cell membrane disruptors
Definition
Polymyxins
Term
Nucleic acid biosynthesis disruptors
Definition
Sulfonamides, trimethoprim
Term
Minimum bacteriocidal concentration
Definition
Lowest concentration to kill 99.9% of the culture
Term
Post-antibiotic effect
Definition
Suppression of bacterial growth continues after the antibiotic concentration falls
Term
Antibiotic protein binding
Definition
Only the free antibiotic can have antimicrobial activity
Term
Type 1 antimicrobials
Definition
Concentration dependent effect, significant PAE; Lipopeptide daptomycin, aminoglycosides, ketolides, fluoroquinolones, nitroimidazole, rifamycin
Term
Type 2 antimicrobials
Definition
Time-dependent effect, no PAE
Glycopeptides (selectively), beta-lactams (none for G-)
Term
Type 3 antimicrobials
Definition
Time dependent effect, moderate to prolonged PAE;
Glycopeptides (selectively), Beta lactams (selectively), Oxazolidinones, glycylcycline, tetracycline, chloramphenicol, macrolides, lincosamine, streptogramins, sulfonamides
Term
Bacterial cell wall synthesis
Definition
Glucosamine-1-P=>UDP-NAG=>UDP-NAM=>add 5 amino acid tail
NAM-NAG transglycosylated to continuing chain of murein
Transpeptidase cross links the 5 amino chains to each other across fibers
Term
Transglycosylase blockers
Definition
vancomycin, teicoplanin
Term
Transpeptidase blocker
Definition
BETA LACTAMS, PENICILLINS, CEPHALOSPORINS, monobactams, carbepenems, carbacephem
Term
Beta lactams mechanism
Definition
INHIBIT BY BINDING THE ENZYME
Inhibit the cross links between cell wall subunits, ANALOG OF D-ALANYL-D-ALANINE SUBSTRATE, IRREVERSIBLY bind transpeptidase, activate/disinhibit autolytic enzymes to create weak points for cell membrane to extrude through
Term
Beta lactam kinetics/resistance
Definition
Elim by renal excretion;
Resist by penicillinases (beta lactamase), decreased affinity of penicillin binding proteins, decreased cell membrane permeability, efflux pumps in bacteria; beat resistance by combining w/ suicide beta lactamase inhibitor
Term
Beta lactam adverse
[EXCEPT monobactams]
Definition
Allergic reactions (polymers and metabolites can react w/ bacterial or tissue proteins to form antigenic conjugates)
Diarrhea
Hallucinations/convulsions in large doses in renal failure pts (due to GABA binding inhib)
Coagulation defects (inhib platelet activation/converting fibrinogen to fibrin
Term
Penicillins kinetics
Definition
Good distribution except CSF, organic acids ionized at physiologic pH (poorly soluble, generally given in salt form); Renal secretion of unmetabolized, short serum half life
Term
Penicillin V
Definition
Thiazolidine ring fused to a beta lactam ring;
broad spectrum against GRAM POSITIVES, acid stable with good absorption after oral
Term
Penicillin G
Definition
Acid labile, only 1/3 oral absorption; drug of choice for syphilis, more active against Neisseria/anaerobes than V)
Term
Penicillinase-Resistant Penicillins
METHICILLIN
Definition
Resist beta-lactamase by S. Aureus/S. epidermidis;
Initial therapy for G+ cocci making beta'ase;
NOT ACTIVE AGAINST G-!!
Not given orally
Term
Extended range penicillins
AMPICILLIN
Definition
GRAM NEGATIVE, more susceptible to G+ penicillinases
Active against E. COLI, P. MIRABILIS, H. FLU, SALMONELLA, SHIGELLA, NEISSERIA
Term
Anti-pseudomonal penicillins
TICARCILIN
Definition
extended range of ampicillin to Pseudomonas, Proteus, and Enterobacter
Term
1st gen Cephalosporins
CEFAZOLIN
Definition
Narrow spectrum; surgical prophylax, not choice for active infxn; good for STAPH AND STREP;
DO NOT CROSS BBB; Good against most G+, ok for G-, not good for MRSA
Term
2nd gen Cephalosporin
CEFOTETAN
Definition
Increased activity against G-, decreased for G+;
Cefo=intra-abdominal surgery prophylax, good for B. fragilis/anaerobes
Term
3rd gen cephalosporin
CEFTAZIDIME
ceftriaxone
Definition
Good penetration of CNS/bone/lung/urinary tract
HIGH AGAINST GRAN NEGATIVE ENTERICS
Ceftaz=for multi-drug resist G- (mainly Pseudomonas)
Ceftri=choice for Neisseria/B. burgdorferi
Term
4th gen cephalosporin
Cefepime
Definition
Pseudomonas/G- treat, better than 3rd against G+ (resist beta'ase), orally active
Term
Cephalosporin adverse
Definition
Diarrhea, GI upset.
Bleeding (cefotetan)=hypoprothrombinemia/thrombocytopenia/platelet dysf'n in old/cancer, vitamin K defic from eradicate GI flora
Potential nephrotox (in combo w/ aminoglycosides)
Superinfxn
Hypersensitivity
Disulfiram-like alcohol rxn
Term
Carbapenems
IMIPENEM
Definition
IV ONLY!
Extremely broad spectrum, resist beta'ase, rapid hydrolyze by renal tubule dipeptidase, NO RESIST TO METALLO-BETA-LACTAMASE; cause seizures/renal tox
Term
Monobactams
AZTREONAM
Definition
Excellent for G-
Poor for G+
ONLY NON-CROSS ALLERGY w/ other beta-lactams
Term
Glycopeptide antibiotics
VANCOMYCIN
Definition
Static G+ cocci
Cidal G+ rods
No G- effect
LAST RESORT IN C. DIFFICILE
Binds D-Ala-D-Ala terminus of murein monomer (BINDS SUBSTRATE!), prevents cell wall elongation
Term
Glycopeptide kinetics
Definition
Poor GI absorb, given by slow IV, NEVER IM
Renal elimination, treat resistant pseudomemb colitis/staph enterocolitis
No cross-resist/allergy w/ other Ab'otics; resist from replacing terminal D-Ala w/ D-lactate
Term
Glycopeptide adverse
Definition
Hypersensitivity (flushing, rash "red man syndrome")
Nephrotox, ototox, neutropenia, tissue necrosis by IM
Term
Lipopeptide antibiotic
DAPTOMYCIN
Definition
Complicated skin infxn/endocarditis by aerobic G+
Cidal against Vanc resistant enterobact
Static for Strep pneumo/staph aureus
Synergy w/ oxacillin against MRSA
Forms memb channels in Ca-dependent manner->rapid depol->inhib protein/DNA/RNA synth
IV inject, renal excrete, no BBB cross
Term
Cell membran disruption
polymyxins
Definition
Disrupt membranes of G-, EXTREME nephrotox
Term
Oxazoladinones
LINEZOLID
Definition
Prevent initiation complex formation by binding 50S
Static for G+, sometimes cidal
Treat E. faecalis, staph epi, staph aureus, staph haemo, strep pneumo
Good oral/IV, resist by mutate 23 S rRNA
Adv=Inhibits MAO, N/V/D, thrombocyto, anemia, myelosuppression
Term
Tetracycline action/kinetics
Definition
Prevent tRNA binding by binding 30S
Broad static (G+/-, aerobic/anaerob, ALL RICKETTSIAE)
Cross outer memb of G- by passive diffuse thru porin channel, active trans required thru plasma memb
Absorption impaired by food/dairy/antacids/alkaline
Term
Tetracycline resist/adverse
Definition
Resist 1 cycline=likely resist others
Decreased influx/high efflux, ribosome protecting proteins, enzymatic inactivation
Adv=N/V/D, PSEUDOMEMB COLITIS, permanent tooth discolor/bone deform in child, venous thrombo, renal/hepatic tox, PHOTOSENSITIVITY
Term
Glycyclines
TIGECYCLINE
Definition
Prevent tRNA binding by binding 30S
Static G+/- (especially drug resist strains); SKIN INFXN=MRSA, E faecalis, E coli, strep pyogenes, B fragilis; INTRA-ABD INFXN=E coli, S anginosus, B fragilis, K pneumo
IV, excreted in feces/urine
Term
Glycycline resist/adverse
Definition
No cross resist, substrate for TetX (gene product makes resistant), AcrAB transport system =reduced suscept to P. mirabilis
Adv=ADULTS ONLY, no preg; N/V/D, warfarin/OCP interx
Term
Aminoglycosides
STREPTOMYCIN
Definition
Interfere w/ initiation complex form/mRNA misread/premature dissociation
Broad cidal (mainly G-), cross by passive, then active trans; transport inhib by divalent cations/hyperosmol/low pH/anaerobic conditions
TRANSPORT O2 DEPENDENT, NO ANAEROBE ACTION
Term
Aminoglycoside kinetics/resist/adverse
Definition
Poor oral absorb, low amt in CSF, rapid renal excrete, rapid absorb IV/IM
SYNERGY w/ beta-lactams!, post ab'otic effect
Resist=acetylases/adenylases/phosphorylases
Adv=ototox, nephrotox (AVOID LOOP DIURETICS), curare-like NM blockade (high dose->resp paralysis), allergic skin rxn/contact dermatitis
Term
Chloramphenicol
Definition
NOT USED IN US, only where benefits outweigh tox
Inhib peptidyl transferase via 50S, prevent tRNA bind in A site
Broad static, cidal for H flu, strep pneumo, N meningitidis
Rapid GI abs, cross CNS/placenta; requires liver for urine excretion
Resist=decreased influx perm
Term
Chloramphenicol adverse/interx
Definition
Adv=Dose related normocytic anemia (erythro suppress of marrow), allergic rxn->aplastic anemia, rash; inhib protein synth in host mito, Gray baby syndrome (vomit, flaccid, hypotherm, resp distress, pallor, shock) from inadequate glucuronic acid conjugation (bad liver conjugate/renal excrete)
Interx=Inhib P450s, prolong drug half-lives, antag macrolides/clindamycin
Term
Macrolides
ERYTHROMYCIN
Definition
Inhib translocation by binding 50S
Static usually, cidal in high concent
Inactivated by gastric acid, absorbed in upper GI
Wide distrib EXCEPT CSF, liver elim
Resist by efflux, methylase production (modify target), MLS-B determinants, esterase hydrolysis
Adv=hypersensitivty, N/V/D, stim GI motility, cholestatic hepatitis, arrythmia, QT long w/ V tach
Interx=inhib hepatic enz, drug interx
Term
Lincosamides
CLINDAMYCIN
Definition
Bind P/A sites of 50S
Static in G+ cocci, active against some macrolide resist strains, GOOD FOR ANAEROBES
Good oral absorb, wide distrib, CROSSES PLACENTA, NO CNS ENTRY; secreted in urine/bile
Resist=ribosomal methylation (MLS-B), not effected by efflux pumps
Adv= diarrhea, GI flora mod (C. difficile), skin rashes in HIV
Term
Type B Streptogrammins
Definition
Cidal in G+ cocci, inactive for G-; RESERVED FOR VANC-RESIST E FAECIUM/MULTI DRUG RESIST G+
grammin A bind 50S enhances B binding; B inhib translocation at macrolide site
ONLY IV, short half life, biliary excretion
Resist=active efflux/acetyltransferase, MLS-B, lactonases
Adv=infusion related pain/phlebitis, arthralgia, myalgia
Term
Ketolides
TELITHROMYCIN
Definition
Similar to macrolides, bind 50S; G+/- bacilli/cocci, mycobacteria; RESERVED FOR STREP PNEUMO, active against some erythromycin-resistant strains
Static mostly, cidal for strep pneumo
Resists efflux pump
Adv=N/V/D, dizzy, headache, LIVER TOX/FAILURE!! (jaundice, nausea, ab pain, dark urine)
Interx=CYP3A4 inhib
Term
Nitrofurantoin
Definition
Works on E coli, staph aureus, E faecalis; not effective on acinetobacter, pseudomonas, proteus; causes DNA damage/inhibit bacterial enzymes
USE ONLY FOR UTI, cidal at urine concentration; good oral abs w/ food, metab by liver, distro only to bladder, pregnant safe for first 2 trimesters; BAD IN DECR KIDNEY F'N!
Adv=anorexia, N/V, hemolytic anemia
Term
Sulfonamides
SULFISOXAZOLE
Definition
Competitive antag/analogs of PABA @ dihydropteroate synthase (FOLIC ACID/DNA SYNTHESIS)
Static, broad spectrum; bacteria synth folic acid, mammals take from diet
Crosses BBB/placenta
resist=decr influx, efflux, increased PABA prod
Adv=crystalluria (precip drug/metabolites), hemolytic anemia, aplastic anemia, agranulocytosis, rashes, fever, malaise, pruritis, photosensitivity, Stevens-Johnson, N/V/D
Interx=oral anticoag potentiation
Term
Benzylpyrimidines
TRIMETHOPRIM
Definition
Dihydrofoloate reductase inhib; Broad spectrum static, usually oral; crosses BBB/placenta, TRAPPED IN PROSTATIC/VAGINAL FLUIDS
Resist=decreased influx/reductase production/decreased enzyme sensitivity
Adv=Megaloblastic anemia, leukopenia, granulocytopenia
Term
Trimethoprim+Sulfamethoxazole(TMP-SMX)
Definition
Synergistic, cidal instead of static; assoc w/ birth defects, NO PREGNANCY
Term
Fluoroquinolones
CIPROFLOXACIN
Definition
G-= inhib DNA gyrase (topoisomerase 2)
G+= inhib topoisomerase 4
Cidal, probably interferes w/ separation of replicated DNA into daughter cells;
good oral avail, impaired by dairy/antacids, broad distro, renal clearance
Resist=decr influx, decr affinity of gyrase/topo 4
Adv=Not used in pregnancy/nursing/children (cartilage damage), N/V/D, headache, dizziness, rash, seizure, insomnia, hepatitis, tendonitis, photosensitivity
Interx=Increased theophylline levels
Term
Nitroimidazoles
METRONIDAZOLE
Definition
Inhib DNA replication, causing breaks in DNA; Hits anaerobes, vanc-resist C. difficile, some aerobes
Used IV/oral, metab in liver/renal clearance
Adv=leukopenia, reduce dosing w/ reduced liver f'n, seizures, periph neuropathy w/ prolonged, barbiturates induce metab, interferes w/ alcohol metab
Term
Rifamycins
RIFAMPIN
Definition
Inhib RNA synth, binds beta subunit of DNA-dep-RNA polymerase
G+, neisseria, mycobacteria, H flu.meningococci prophylax
Oral absorb, CNS penetrate, deacetylated in liver
Adv=induce CYP3A4, nausea, dermatitis, RED-ORANGE COLORED TEARS/SWEAT/URINE/FECES
Term
Combo to inhib development of resistance
Definition
Erythromycin + sulfisoxazole
Term
Antibiogram
Definition
Chart showing the antibiotic sensitivity of the bugs seen at that hospital
Term
Amebiasis
Definition
Entamoeba histolytica
Sexual/fecal-oral transmission
Cysts in large intestine, amoeba invade mucosa (colitis=amoebic dysentery), invade extraintestinal tissue
Treat w/ iodoquinol/paromomycin (intestinal only), metronidazole (intestinal/extra)
Term
Cryptosporidiosis
Definition
Water borne protozoan, mainly in immunocompromised
Tx=nitazoxanide (80% effective, only over 12 months)
Term
Cyclosporiasis
Definition
Diarrhea in AIDS pts
Tx=TMP-SMZ
Term
Giardiasis
Definition
Traveler's diarrhea from water (diarrhea, flatulence, nausea, weakness)
Tx=metronidazole (not FDA approved), nitazoxanide (pediatrics), paromomycin (pregnant)
Term
Isosporiasis
Definition
Tropical/subtropical diarrhea
Tx=TMP-SMZ
Term
Microsporidiasis
Definition
Diarrhea, ab pain, weight loss in immunocompromised; hepatitis, sinusitis, myositis possible
Tx=albendazole may be effective
Term
Trichomoniasis
Definition
Urogenital tract infxn, inflammation, itching, tenderness, profuse frothy creamy discharge; self limiting, urethritis, prostatitis
Tx=Metronidazole, vinegar douches
Term
Iodoquinol (Diiodohydroxyquin)
Definition
Treat E. histolytica (INTESTINAL ONLY); liberates iodine=kills amoeba
Not readily absorbed from GI=good for luminal bugs
Adv=headache, N/V/D, rash, anal pruritis, slight thyroid enlarge, loss of visual acuity, optical atrophy, blindness
Term
Paromomycin
Definition
Aminoglycoside ab'otic, intestinal amoebiasis/some intestinal cestodes;
Acts on protein synth; poorly absorbed (high in intestine)
Adv=ab pain, diarrhea, nausea, dizzy, can alter normal flora
Term
Metronidazole
Definition
Treat E. histo, T. vaginalis, G. lamblia, anaerobic bacteria (clostridia, bacteroides)
Works on anaerobe/microaerobe, acts as an electron sink to prevent re-oxidizing NADH/NADPH->DNA strand modifications
Well absorbed from GI, extensive metabolism, elim by kidneys
Adv=GI upset, metallic taste, disulfiram-like effect w/ alcohol, rare nervous system tox (weakness, paresthesias, vertigo, ataxia); AVOID IN PREGNANT
Term
Nitazoxanide
Definition
FDA approved for giardia/crypto in kids; inhib pyruvate-ferredoxin oxidoreductase (essential for anaerobic metab);
Absorbed from GI: 1/3 excrete in urine, 2/3 in feces; metabolite is active drug, extensive binding to plasma proteins
NO ADVERSE, MAY BE GOOD IN PREGNANT
Term
Toxoplasmosis
Definition
Undercooked meat w/ cysts
Tx w/ folate antag PYRIMETHAMINE+SULFADIAZINE; must receive folinic acid supplements (LEUCOVORIN) to prevent marrow suppression; NEVER TAKE IF PREGNANT
Prophylax w. TMP-SMZ, PYRIMETHAMINE+DAPSONE+LEUCOVORIN
Term
Pneumocystosis
Definition
Respiratory illness (SOB, fever, non-prod cough)
Tx=TMP-SMZ, high adverse in AIDS; 2nd choice=PENTAMIDINE
Prophylax=TMP-SMZ, aerosol pentamidine
Term
Atovaquone
Definition
Treat PCP, toxo, microsporidiasis; inhibitory analog of ubiquinone->interferes w/ mitochondrial electron transport
Not well absorb, must give w/ fat; long half life, excrete unchanged, 99% protein bound
Adv=rash, fever, vomit, headache
Term
Pentamidine Isethionate
Definition
Treat trypanosomiasis, leishmania, PCP; causes selective breaks in kinetoplast DNA of trypanosomes; given IM/IV, stored in tissues/excreted unchanged, no CNS penetration
Adv=VERY TOXIC, hypoTN, tachycardia, dizzy, faint, headache, vomit (rapid histamine release), reversible renal/liver damage, pancreatic beta cell selective toxicity (causes insulin release [hypoglycemia], then maybe irreversible diabetes)
Term
Bebesiosis
Definition
Deer tick transmission, signs in immunocompromised/asplenic/elderly; causes hemolytic anemia w/ fever, weakness, jaundice, hepatospleno
Tx=CLINDAMYCIN, QUININE
Term
Trypanosoma brucei gambiense
Definition
West/Central Africa tsetse fly, transmitted thru pigs; chronic disease, slow development
Tx=PENTAMIDINE initial, MELARSOPROL/EFLORNITHINE late stage
Term
Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense
Definition
East Africa by tsetse fly, transmitted thru cows, acute disease , quick dev
Tx=SURAMIN initial, MELARSOPROL late stage
Term
Trypanosomiasis
Definition
Early=in blood and lymph; later stage=CNS penetration->meningoencephalitis->somnolence, coma, death
SURAMIN/PENTAMIDINE don't cross BBB, only good initially
Term
American trypanosomiasis (Chagas disease)
Definition
T. cruzi, blood sucking kissing bugs (triatomids); acute=in blood (usually kids), goes to heart, reticulo-endothel system, autonomic NS->cardiac myopathy/chronic GI disease
Tx=NIFURTIMOX, BENZNIDAZOLE (neither good for chronic)
Term
Leishmaniasis
Definition
Sandfly vector, 3 types:visceral (kala azar), cutaneous, mucocutaneous
Visceral=invades macrophages/monos->intermittent fever, liver/spleen/marrow/nodal dysf'n
Tx=SODIUM STIBOGLUCONATE (antimonial), resistance rising; AMPHOTERICIN B good 2nd line for muco/visceral; PENTAMIDINE good 2nd line visceral
Term
Eflornithine (DFMO
Definition
Late stage trypano treat; suicide inhib ornithine decarboxylase (needed for DNA synth/replication); well tolerated
Adv=diarrhea, ab pain, anemia
Term
Melarsoprol (MEL B)
Definition
Organic arsenical, only treat meningoencephalitic stages of sleeping sickness; react w/ sulfhydryl groups in proteins->inactivate many enzymes
Slow IV injection, very irritating
Adv=HTN, ab pain, vomit, proteinuria, periph neuropathy, rashes, reactive encephalopathy
Term
Nifurtimox
Definition
Active against amastigote/extracell mastigote of T. cruzi; poorly effective; converted to superoxide redical/peroxide
Well absorbed from GI, extensive metab
Adv=CNS disturb, transitory convulsion, stiffness, limb weakness
Term
Sodium stibogluconate
Definition
All 3 leishmanias; prodrug, active inhibits parasite phosphofructokinase; highly toxic
Adv=muscle pain, joint stiff, nausea, flattened T-wave, weakness, liver damage, bradycardia, heart/renal damage, shock, sudden death
Term
Suramin
Definition
Early T. gambiense/rhodesiense infxn combined w/ diethylcarbamazine to treat O. volvulus
Can't cross mammal membranes
Slow IV injection, binds tightly to serum proteins
Adv=shock, coma, paresthesias, hyperesthesias, peripheral neuropathy, photophobia, nephrotoxic (proteinuria)
Term
Benzimadozoles
Definition
Mebendazole, albendazole, thiabendazole
Inhib microtubule polymerization by binding beta-tubulin
Term
Mebendazole
Definition
treat whipworm, mixed whipworm/ascaris/enterobius, ascaris, capillariasis, hookworm (americanus), visceral larva migrans; toxic to eggs, poorly absorbed.
Adv=ab pain, diarrhea
CONTRA IN PREGNANCY
Term
Albendazole
Definition
Broad spectrum, well tolerated, 4-fold better w/ fatty meal;
Adv=increased serum aminotransferase activity->jaundice, chemical cholestasis; CONTRA IN CIRRHOSIS/PREGNANCY/INFANTS
Term
Thiabendazole
Definition
Strongyloides treatment (egg and larva); rarely used; adv=N/V, anorexia, dizzy, smelly sweat/urine
Term
Pyrantel Pamoate
Definition
Enterobius/hookworm treatment; depol NM blocker-> ACh release/nicotinic stim->worm paralysis
Adv=headache, dizzy, drowsy
Term
Diethylcarbamazine
Definition
W. bancrofti/loa loa treat, O. volvulus microfilariae; NEVER USED FOR ONCHO; unknown mech, may be surface coating, exposing antigens; readily absorbed;
Adv=nausea in uninfected, headache/nausea/vomit/anorexia/cough/joint pin/muscle pain in infected
Term
Ivermectin
Definition
Treat O. volvulus, W. bancrofti, B. malayi, strongyloides, ascaris, enterobiasis, trichuris; causes influx of negative Cl ions
Adv=lacks systemic tox, causes muscle paralysis, transient headache, mild itching, swollen nodes; CONTRA IN IMPAIRED BBB
Term
Praziquantel
Definition
Antischistosomal (s. mansoni/haemotobium/japonicum); choice for Clonorchis, faschiolopsis, paragonimus; INEFFECTIVE AGAINST FASCIOLA HEPATICA
Increase perm to Ca ions->vacuolization/contraction/paralysis, loss of immunological mask
Adv=colicky ab pain, dizzy, headache
Term
Amantadine
Rimantadine
Definition
Interfere w/ viral uncoating; prophylax influenza A
Block viral memb protein M2 proton channel
Rapid absorb
Amant=unmetab excrete in urine
Rimant=metab in liver, not good on H3N2/H5N1; SEASONAL H1N1 SENSITIVE, PANDEMIC H1N1 RESISTANT
Tox=dizzy, anxiety, insomnia, seizures
Term
Enfuvirtide
Definition
Blocks fusion of HIV to lymphocytes; adv=hypersensitivity rxn, pneumonia
Term
Maraviroc
Definition
CCR5 (HIV coreceptor) antag, block binding of HIV gp120
Term
Palivizumab
Definition
Monoclonal Ab against F (fusion) protein of RSV preventing cell entry; prophylactic treat of RSV in high risk infants; adv=fever, pneumonia
Term
Zanamivir
Oseltamivir
Definition
Prophylax of flu A/B, can reduce duration; pandemic H1N1
Peramivir=emergency IV in H1N1
Inhibits viral neuraminidase->inhib sialic acid cleavage from glycoproteins/lipids, oligosacch=>BLOCKS NEW VIRUS BUDDING
Zanam=inhale, oselt=oral prodrug
Tox=Zanam=bronchospasm, decr lung f'n, neuropsych probs; oselt=nausea, vomit, headache, neuropsych
Term
Ribavirin
Definition
Synthetic nucleoside, treat RSV, combination w/ IFN alfa-2a/b for treat hepatitis C; perturb nucleotide pools (phospho'd form), inhib IMP dehydrogenase (GMP essential enzyme)(monophos form)
Tox=hemolytic anemia, conjunctival/bronchial irritation
Term
Acyclovir
Definition
Guanosine analogue, treat HSV-1/2, VZV; choice for herpes encephalitis, varicella;
phopho'd by thymidine kinase; potent inhib of DNA polymerase (chain termination)
ONLY INFECTED CELLS ACCUMULATE TRIPHOSPHATE DRUG
Tox=Gi distress, headache, renal dysf'n
Term
Valacyclovir
Pencyclovir
Definition
Val=Prodrug of acyclovir converted in first pass metab
Pen=acyclovir analogue, treat HSV-2
Term
Ganciclovir
Definition
Acyclic guanine nucleoside analog, inhibs CMV DNA polymerase
Adv=granulo/thrombocytopenia
ONLY IN SEVERE INFXN IN IMMUNOCOMPRO/CMV RETINITIS
Term
Zidovudine (AZT)
Definition
Synthetic thymidine analogue, treat AIDS; competes for dTTP for binding to reverse transcriptase->chain termination
Cleared rapidly after liver metab, 1 hour half life; slowed by probenecid/acetaminophen/aspirin, reaches in CNS
Tox=anemia, neutropenia, nausea, insomnia, POTENTIAL LACTIC ACIDOSIS FROM MITOCHONDRIAL TOX
Term
Lamivudine
Emtricitabine
Definition
nucleoside Reverse transcriptase inhib
GI disturb, headache, fatigue, insomnia;
Lam=TREAT HEP B
Term
Abacavir
Definition
Guanosine analog, less hematopoietic tox than AZT, inhib reverse transcript; adv=hypersensitivity, hepatomegaly
Term
Entecavir
Telbivudine
Definition
Ente=Guanine nucleoside analog, weak anti HIV reverse transcriptase activity
Telb=thymidine analog
Both=inhib HBV RT/DNA polymerase
Term
Tenofovir disoproxil
Definition
Acyclic nucleoside phosphonate->diphosphate inhibts HIV reverse transcriptase
ANTIVIRAL IN RESTING CELLS, approved for HBV treat
Adv=hepatomegaly, Fanconi syndrome
Term
Cidofovir
Definition
Acyclic nucleoside phosphonate, treat ganciclovir/foscarnet resist CMV-retinitis; HIGHLY NEPHROTOXIC, treat smallpox
Term
Adefovir
Definition
Treat Hep B, lower resistance than lamivudine;
Adv=nephrotoxic, withdrawl=hepatic flares
Term
Nevirapine
Definition
Non-nucleoside RTI
Adv=Hepatotox, toxic epidermal necrolysis, Stevens-Johnson
USE IN COMBO THERAPY
Term
Efavirenz
Definition
Single daily dose; adv=nightmares, neuropsych effects, NOT USED IN PREGNANCY
When co-admin w/ voriconazole, efav incr/voric decr;
USED IN COMBO THERAPY
Term
Foscarnet
Definition
Inhibits HSV/CMV DNA polymerase, HIV reverse transcriptase
Choice for acyclovir resistant HSV in AIDS; tox=nephrotox, symptomatic hypoCa
Term
Raltegravir
Definition
HIV integrase strand transfer inhibitor; part of multi drug regimen; no mammalian analog
Term
HIV protease inhib
Definition
Forsamprenavir, atazanavir, darunavir, indinavir, lopinavir, ritonavir, saquinavir, tipranavir
Bind catalytic site of HIV protease, blocking cleavage of multiprotein gag-pol precursor into mature viral protein products; only used in combo therapy
Term
HIV protease inhib resistance
Definition
Darunavir and tipranavir
Less cross-resistance, more effective in experienced pts
Term
HIV protease inhibitor toxicities
Definition
Amprenavir/nelfinavir/ritonavir/saquinavir=diarrhea, ab discomfort, nausea, headache
Indinavir=incr bilirubin, renal tox, CYP3A4 inhibit
All=lipodystrophies (incr LDL/TG, decr HDL), hyperglycemia, MI risk
Atazanavir= LOWEST LIPODYSTROPHY RATE
Ritonavir=hepatitis w/ rifampin, intracranial hemorrhage w/ tipranavir
Term
Interferon alfas
Definition
Chronic hep B, hep C (w/ ribavirin), various malignancies, condyloma acuminata
2b reduces frequency of chronic hep C infxn
Action=level of protein synth; dsRNA protein kinase & RNA depend 2-5 oligoadenylate synthetase=>activate potent RNase->degrades viral message
MUST BE IM/IV, pegylated=longer half life
Tox=marrow suppression (granulo/thrombocyto), neurotox, flu-like, alopecia, depression, GI distress
Term
Amphotericin B
Definition
Polyene, treat Histo, Crypto, Blasto, Coccidiodes, Candida, Spororthrix; bind tightly to sterols in serum/membranes->perturb structure->leakage;
Targets ergosterol; poor oral absorb, works IV; urine excrete slowly
Tox=chills, fever, headache, vomit, impaired renal f'n
Term
Azoles
Definition
Fluconazole, itraconazole, posaconazole, voriconazole;
Inhibit 14-alpha-demethylase (P450 in ergosterol synth)
Term
Azole pharm
Definition
Itra=oral, nail infxn
Coricon=choice for aspergillosis
Flucon=oral, good CNS penetrate, AIDS crypto meningitis, choice for candida esophagitis
Posa=resistant candida, no renal tox
Term
Azole tox
Definition
Nausea, vomit, rash, gynecomastia, hepatotox, inhibit CYP3A4 (incr cyclosporin, protease inhib, warfarin)
Itra=precipitate HF
Voricon=blurred vision, photophobia, altered color percept
Term
Terbinafine
Definition
Allylamine, inhib fungal squalene epoxidase; topically for tinea cruris/pedis/corporis, oral for tinea capitis/cutaneous candida, treat nail infxn; liver metab; well tolerated, adv=local burning, pruritis, contact dermatitis, fatigue, alopecia, hepatotox (parenterally)
Term
Ciclopirox olamine
Definition
Pyridones; inhib uptake of essential extracellular nutrients; treat dermatomycosis (tinea pedis, cruris, corporis, versicolor); only approved topically of hair/nails
Term
Caspofungin
Definition
Echinocandin; noncompetitive beta(1,3)-D-glucan synthase inhibit (essential cell wall component, treat candida/invasive aspergillosis in refractory
Term
Flucytosine
Definition
Cytosine analog, treat candida/crypto/aspergillus/chromomycoses; frequent resistance, always used with amphotericin B;
Metab to 5-fluorouracil, incorporated into fungal RNA, blocking de novo dTMP synth;
Rapid GI absorb, excreted unmetab in urine, excretion slowed w/ amphotericin
Term
Griseofulvin
Definition
Insoluble compound, treat skin/hair/nails by epidermophyton/micosporum/trichophyton; INEFFECTIVE AGAINST CANDIDA
Disrupt microtubule f'n->aberrant mitoses, limits ability of dermatophytes to infect new tissue;
External infxn most responsive to oral therapy, readily absorbed w/ fat, inhib by barbiturates;
Tox=well tolerated, induce porphyria, SLE similar syndrome, inhibits certain anticoagulants activity
Term
Immunomodulators
Definition
Suppress the immune system
Term
Cyclosporine
Definition
Made by fungus T. inflatum Gams;
Inhibits humoral/cell mediated immune response; inhib activation/prolif of CD4/CD8 T cells by inhib transcription of cytokine encoding genes (no IL-2, no activation); binds highly to cyclophilin->inhib it->blocks translocation of NF-ATc factor->no IL-2 expression;
Water insol, needs EtOH/oil IV to admin;
half life=6 hr, individual monitoring required;
Liver metab, incr clear w/ phenytoin/phenobarrbital, decr w/ erythromycin/amphotericin B/ST JOHN's WORT
Used in transplants/autoimmune disorders
Tox=nephro/neuro tox (tremor, seizure), HTN, hirsuitism, hyperlipidemia, gingival hyperplasia
Term
Tacrolimus
Definition
50-100x potent than cyclosporine, less nephrotoc, prevent rejection, treat atopic dermatitis;
Acts identically to cyclosporine EXCEPT binds FKBP-12, not cyclophilin
Short half life, need IV load + 3x/day dosing, liver metab; RESCUE THERAPY FOR GRAFT REJECTION, used in kidney/liver transplant;
Tox=nephro/neurotox (tremor, headache, seizure, insomnia), HTN, inhib pancreatic beta cell f'n, increased malig lymphoma risk
Term
Sirolimus (rapamycin)
Definition
Related to tacro, prevents acute rejection after renal transplant; little/none nephrotox, prevent neointimal prolif/restenosis after stent;
Binds FKBP-12, inhib activity of PI kinase-related protein kinase mTOR which modulates signal that reg transcrip/lation used in cell prolif; lack of response to growth stim signals/inhib T-B cell prolif
Liver metab, used in combo for renal transplant;
Tox=anemia, thrombocyto, hyperlipidemia; comtra after liver transplant
Term
Mycophenolate mofetil
Definition
Prodrug, becomes antimetabolite mycophenolic acid (MPA, combo w/ cyclosporine/tacrolimus;
hydrolyzed by liver esterases, INHIBITOR OF IMP DEHYDROGENASE REQUIRED FOR DE NOVO PURINE SYNTH (T/B cells reuire de novo purine synth)
Use=renal/heart transplant, don't admin w/ magnesium/aluminum hydroxide antacids (decr abs)
Tox=diarrhea, leukopenia
Term
Leflunomide
Definition
Prodrug, INHIB DIHYDROOROTATE DEHYDROG'ASE (pyrimidine synth); treat active RA; long half life
Adv=diarrhea, nausea, hepatotox
Term
Thalidomide
Definition
Treat erythema nodosum leprosum (type 2 leprosy); Tox=periph neuropathy (~irrev), TERATOGEN, NEVER IN PREGNANT/POTENTIAL
Term
Daclizumab
Basiliximab
Definition
Recomb monoclonal Ab against alpha chain (CD25) of IL-2 receptor, inhib IL-2 mediated T activation; REDUCES ACUTE REJECTION, may give acute hypersensitivity
Term
Muromonab
Definition
Ab against epsilon-chain of T-cell CD3; blocks engagement of T-cell receptor;
REVERSAL!!!!! OF REJECTION IN HEART, LIVER, KIDNEY
Term
Infliximab
Definition
Ab against TNF-alpha, treat Crohn's/UC/RA/psoriatic arthritis/plaque psoriasis/ankylosing spondylitis;
Incr infxn suscept (TB especially), Hep B reactive, malig, hepatotox;
May develop anti-inflix Ab=resistance
Term
Etanercept
Definition
p75-TNF receptor type 2/Fc chimera of human IgG; SOAKS UP FREE TNF, treat RA, anky spondy, plaque psoriasis; causes incr demyelinating disease incidence
Term
Natalizumab
Definition
Ab against alpha-4 subunit of a4b1-integrin->inhibits lymphocyte migration to inflam sites; treat Crohn's/MS; incr risk of JC virus-induced pregressive multifocal leukoenceph
Term
Abatacept
Definition
Ab from CTLA-4/Fc of IgG, treat RA; Binds CD80/86, blocks binding to CD28 and T cell activation; WORKS UPSTREAM OF INFLIX/ETANER
Term
Azathioprine
Definition
Purine analog metab in vivo to 6-mercaptopurine; DISRUPTS DE NOVO PURINE SYNTH->INHIB TRANSCRIPTION; part of combo (prednisone/cyclospor/tacrolim) for RA;
Adv=Marrow suppress (leukopenia), GI distress
Term
Methotrexate
Definition
Cytotoxic cancer chemo agent, used in low conc to treat autoimmune
Term
Glatiramer
Definition
Mixture of poly-L-alanine/glutamate/lysine/tyrosine, antigenically similar to myelin basic protein; treat remitting/relapsing MS
Term
Lymphocyte Immune Globulin
Definition
Ab to numerous T-cell surface Ag, depletes periph T-cells by blocking surface recept/direct cytotox; used in combo to prevent rejection/aplastic anemia
Adv=fever, chills, leukopenia, thrombocyto, skin rxn's
Term
Immune globulin
Definition
Purified IgG, replace Ab in immune deficient/block Fc receptors on macrophage (treat idiopathic throbocytopenic purpura)
Term
Anakinra
Definition
Analog of IL-1 receptor antag; treat RA in pts w/ IL-1 RA mutations; increased risk of serious bacterial infection
Term
Interferon Beta
Definition
Treat multiple sclerosis
Term
IFN-alpha
Definition
2a=Treat Hept C, KS, CML, hairy cell leukemia
2b=hep B/C, malignancies
n1/alfacon-1=hep C
n3=chondyloma acuminata
Term
IFN-gamma
Definition
Treat chronic granulomatous disease/congen osteoporosis; exacerbates MS
Term
Epoetin alpha
Definition
recombinant erythropoeitin analog, stims RBC form in ANEMIC PTS
Term
Darbepoeitin alpha
Definition
Longer half life than epoetin, used in chemo-induced anemia; may stimulate tumor cell prolif
Term
P. vivax/ P. ovale malaria
Definition
Make hypnozoites in liver, makes dormant infection; use PRIMAQUINE to treat latent infxn
Term
Tissue schizontacide
Definition
Affects liver stage of malaria only, kills bug BEFORE it causes illness
Term
Blood schizonticides
Definition
Kills parasites when in RBCs, treats disease form of malaria
Term
Suppressive prophylaxis
Definition
Kills/suppress malaria parasite in early erythrocytic stage (MEFLOQUINE, DOXYCYCLINE)
Term
Complicated malaria
Definition
P. falciparum often, medical emergency, treat IV quinine/quinidine
Term
Arylaminoalcohols
QUININE
QUINIDINE
MEFLOQUINE
Definition
Rapidly kills blood schizonts
Q's=oral for uncomplicated, IV complicated
Meflo=prophylax/treat uncomplicated, NOT FOR EMERGENCIES, treats quinine-resist P falcip.
Concentrates in parasite, blocks heme to hemazoin metab->toxic heme concentr in parasite
Term
Quinine/Quinidine adverse
Definition
Binds a-1-acid glycoprotein (high during infxn), as infxn decreases the protein is reduced, releasing drug->toxicity
Cardiotoxicity (long QT)
Hypoglycemia (stim by insulin secretion, can be confused w/ cerebral malaria)
Thrombocytopenia
Cinchonism (tinnitus, blurred vision, headache, N/V, dysphoria)
Blackwater fever (massive hemolysis, hemoglobinemia, hemoglobinuria)
Term
Mefloquine adverse
Definition
Cardiotox, sleep disturb, neuropsych concerns (rare, not given to pilots)
Term
Qunine/quinidine kinetics

Mefloquine kinetics
Definition
rapid, complete absorb, metab by P450, half life <12 hrs, resistance growing in SE Asia

Rapid, complete abs, half life 2-4 WEEKS, cross-resist w/ halopantrine
Term
4-aminoquinolines
CHLOROQUINE
Definition
Kills blood stage, treat/prophy Vivax/Ovale/Malariae, cheap cost; concentrates in RBC/food vacuoles of parasite->toxic heme levels
Adv=Mild GI disturb, bitter taste, retinal damage (high dose), seizure/nerve deafness;
Rapid complete abs, better tolerated than quinine
FALCIPARUM IS RESISTANT!!
Term
8-Aminoquinolines
PRIMAQUINE
Definition
Non-growing parasite stages (hypnozoites, NOT BLOOD)!
Terminal prophylax if returnign from endemic area
Adv=CONTRA IN G-6-PD, NOT IN PREGNANT/KIDS!!!
Term
Tetracyclines
DOXYCYCLINE
Definition
Blood stage treat, slow acting, prophy of multidrug resist, combo w/ quinine/meflo; not used as single agent; inhib protein synth
Adv=interfere w/ bone/tooth dev-> CONTRA IN PREGNANT/KIDS!!, nausea, sun sensitive, superinfxn, esoph ulcers
Term
Atovaquone + Proguanil
Definition
Uncomplicated MDR Falciparum, prophy
Atova=treat PCP/toxo as well; inhib mito electron transport at cytochrome bc1; KILLER
Proguan=safe antimalarial in young/pregnant; DHFR inhib, enhances atova ability to collapse membrane potentials; ENHANCER
Term
Atovaquone + Proguanil kinetics/adv/resist
Definition
absorb better w/ food, peak of both at 8 hrs; Proguan=CYP2D19 metab, 12-21 hr clear; Atova=not metab, 31-84 hr clear
Adv=N/V/Ab pain, rare severe granulocyto/aplastic anemia
Atova Resist=point mutations in cytochrome B
Term
Uses:
QUININE
QUINIDINE
MEFLOQUINE
DOXYCYCLINE
PRIMAQUINE
Definition
Q'=1st line for uncomp MDR malaria, combo w/ doxycycline
Qd'=parenteral for severe/comp Falciparum
M=1st line PROPHYLAX MDR malaria, 2nd lien TREAT MDR uncomp
D=2nd line proph MDR malaria, 1st line PROPHY MDR in methoquine resistant areas
P=2nd line for all 4 species, acts on hypnozoites Vivax/Ovale
Term
Flaciparum prophylaxis guidelines
Definition
Atovaquone-proguanil. mefloquine, doxycycline
Term
Problem areas for antibiotic delivery
Definition
Vegetations on endocardium, devitalized tissues, sequestrum of bone/eye/meninges.
Abscess=leukocyte f'n impaired, low oxygen, low pH can inactivate aminoglycosides; Hgb bind penicillin/tetracycline in hematomas
Term
Antimicrobials that reach intracellular concentrations
Definition
Erythromycin, rifampin, quinolones, tetracycline
Term
Renal insufficient contras
Definition
Tetracycline, long acting sulfonamides
Term
Hepatic insuff contra/signif dose reduction
Definition
Chloramphenicol, macrolides, tetracycline, clindamycin, metronidazole, rifampin
Term
Why use multiple drugs simultaneously?
Definition
Prevent emergence of resistant organisms, polymicrobial infxn, initial therapy in life threatening situations, synergy
Term
Early goals of retroviral therapy
Definition
Maximal durable suppression of replication, restore/preserve effective immune response
Term
Recommendations for early antiretroviral treatment
Definition
CD4<350, AIDS defining illness, AIDS nephropathy, Hep B co-infxn, pregnancy, viral load >100K, rapidly declining CD4 (>100/yr), acute opportunistic infxn
Term
Opportunistic infxn and retroviral therapy?
Definition
PCP=don't delay; cryptococcal meningitis=don't delay; no good therapy for OI; don't delay!
Term
Zidovudine (AZT)
Definition
Nucleoside Reverse transcriptase inhibitor
Thymidine analog
Adv=nausea, headache, myelosuppression, macrocytosis, lactic acidosis
Term
Lamivudine (3TC)
Definition
Nucleoside Reverse transcriptase inhibitor
Cytosine analog
Adv=Headache, lactic acidosis, considered safest NRTI
Term
Emtricitabine (FTC)
Definition
Nucleoside Reverse transcriptase inhibitor
Cytosine analog
Adv=Hyperpigmentation of palms/soles
Term
Didanosine (ddI)
Definition
Nucleoside Reverse transcriptase inhibitor
Adenosine analog
Adv=pancreatitis, neuropathy, lactic acidosis
Term
Abacavir (ABC)
Definition
Nucleoside Reverse transcriptase inhibitor
Guanosine analog
Adv=Rash, anaphylaxis, DON'T RECHALLENGE
TEST FOR HLA B*5701 before starting
Term
Non-Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhib
Definition
NEVIRAPINE
EFAVIRENZ
ETRAVIRINE
Term
NEVIRAPINE
Definition
NNRTI
Prevents maternal fetal transmission; decrease area under the curve of protease inhibitors
Adv=SERIOUS HEPATOTOX, may be related to BMI/P450 metab
Term
EFAVIRENZ
Definition
NNRTI
t1/2 40-55 hrs, crosses BBB, nightmares/vivid dreams
Term
Etravirine
Definition
NNRTI
Use for treatment refractory adults w/ resist to EFV, twice daily dosing w/ meals
Cyp3A4 substrate and inducer
Rash in 17%
Term
Tenofovir
Definition
NucleoTide Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor
Adenosine monophosphate analog, once a day dosing
Adv=hypophosphatemia, HA, N/V/D, anorexia, rarely lactic acidosis
Term
Protease inhibitors
Definition
SAQUINAVIR, RITONAVIR, AMPRENAVIR, KALETRA, ATAZANAVIR, FOSAMPRENAVIR, TIPRANAVIR, DARUNAVIR
Highly protein bound, poor bioavailability, interact w/ P450-> MANY DRUG-DRUG INTERXN
Term
Saquinavir
Definition
PI, take w/in 2 hrs of meals
Term
Ritonavir
Definition
PI, w/ meals; adv=GI tox at full doses; used in low doses to ALTER KINETICS OF ANOTHER PI (blocks clearance, "ritonavir boosted")
Term
Amprenavir
Definition
PI
don't take w/ fat, 30% get rash, OK to rechallenge after rash resolves; Adv=diarrhea, hyperlipidemia
Term
Kaletra
Definition
Lopinavir+ritonavir; PI
May SALVAGE saquinavir/nelfinavir failures
Term
Atazanavir
Definition
PI, DOES NOT CAUSE HYPERLIPIDEMIA; increases HDL; may not offer much if pt is PI resistant; Adv=asymp hyperbilirubinemia
Term
Fosamprenavir
Definition
PI
Prodrug of amprenavir w/ less toxicity; adv=increased TG more than cholesterol
Term
Tipranavir
Definition
PI
NON-PEPTIDIC, less suscept to resistance
2x/day w/ food, used in REFRACTORY PTS, contains sulfa, major Adv=GI
Term
Darunavir
Definition
PI
Superiority over lopinavir/ritonavir in experienced pts; Adv=diarrhea, HA, cold symptoms, overall well tolerated; taken w/ ritonavir boost
Term
Fusion inhibitors
Definition
Fuzeon by injection, blocks fusion of HIV into CD4 by binding HR1 region of Gp41; Adv=injection site irritation, bacterial pneumo, hypersensitivity, incr AST/ALT
NO P450 INTERXN
Term
Entry Inhibitors
Definition
Maraviroc
Only in treatment refractory, risk of selecting for CXCR4 tropic virus; metab via CYP 3A4
Term
Integrase Inhibitors
Definition
Raltegravir
Blocks virus cDNA integration; initial backbone of treatment in naive pts; metab by GLUCURONIDATION->NO LIPID TROUBLES
Term
Resistance testing recommended on:
Definition
Acute seroconverters
If treatment is delayed w/ acute illness
Chronic infxn on 1st visit
Changing therapy b/c of virologic failure
Term
Naive pt initial retroviral regimen
Definition
NNRTI or PI or Integrase inhib; add 2 NRTI; used to use 3 NRTI
AVOID=monotherapy, efavirenz in pregnant, Indinavir+atazanavir (hyperbilirubin); Nevirapine never to low CD4 count (hepatitis risk)
Term
Anti retrovirals and PREGNANCY
Definition
antivirals interact w/ OCPs lots (NRTI, PI)
Therapy recommended for ALL pregnants
USE: AZT+3TC, Nevirapine (if present in labor); AVOID Efavirenz (terato), ddI (lactic acidosis), Nevirapine (hepatitis in low CD4); TREAT INFANT W/ AZT W/IN 6-12 HRS OF BIRTH FOR 6 WEEKS!!
Term
Hep B coinfection w/ antiretrovirals
Definition
Interferon alpha 2a/b, 3TC (easy resist), tenofovir, entecavir (selects for resistance), adefovir (no HIV activity)
If treat Hep B but NOT HIV= ADEFOVIR/IFN (avoid ART resistance)
Term
Hep C and antiretrovirals
Definition
Best in persons w/ CD4 >200
Pegylated interferon + ribavirin
Term
Virologic failure
Definition
High VL despite treatment, requires change in regimen
Term
Immunologic failure
Definition
Failure to achieve/maintain CD4 despite low VL
Common in elderly, Hep C coinfection
Term
Clinical failure
Definition
Occur/recur HIV related event after 3 mo Rx
Term
Complications of long term antiviral Tx
Definition
Lactic acidosis: obesity, femals, NRTI tx; ddC worst causer; NRTI affinity for DNA polymerase gamma->mitochondria dysf'n, maybe cardio/neuro/myopathy/pancreatitis

Diabetes mellitus: weeks-months, Indinavir worst from Beta cell dysf'n

Fat redistrtibution: months-years (NRTI/PI)->buffalo hump, periph wasting, central obese, breast enlarge, loss of facial fat; assoc w/ hyperlipid/insulin resist; common >40 yrs

Hyperlipidemia: Incr TG/cholesterol, Ritonavir worst; statins can be used (atorva/pravastatin)
Term
Late stage disease
Definition
Treat CMV retinitis/colitis; help w/ symptoms
Term
Ganciclovir
Definition
Late antiretroviral
Guanosine analog; undergoes tiPO4 by VIRAL kinases, competes w/ dGTP for DNA polymerase; very myelosuppressive; requires daily IV, may need ocular implant for CMV retinits
Term
Foscarnet
Definition
Analog of inorganic phosphate; inhib viral replication by interfering w/ pyrophosphate binding site of CMV/HIV
VERY nephrotoxic, requires daily IV
Term
Cidofovir
Definition
Late antiretroviral
Analog of cytosine
Intracellular triPO4-ing to compete for DNA polymerase; long half life, very nephrotox/myelosuppressive
Term
Sight threatening CMV retinitis Tx
Definition
Combo ocular implant and oral valganciclovir
WATCH OUT for IRIS uveitis
Term
End stage AIDS symptoms
Definition
Nausea, anorexia, pain (neuropathy), myelosuppression (give folinic acid [ready for DNA synth], G-CSF, erythropoeitin)
Term
Mycobacteria
Definition
Similar to G-, has inner cytoplasmic memb/ MUREIN cell wall; outer membrane=thick, asymmetric, highly impermeable;
Mycolic acids make outer lipid layer, linked thru ester to middle component (ARABINOGALACTAN), which is linked to peptidoglycan inner layter;
Infxn tends to be chronic, intracellular, tend to get resistance
Term
Mycobacteria therapy
Definition
COMBINATION IS BEST!!!
Term
First line mycobacterial agents
Definition
ISONIAZID, RIFAMPIN, ETHAMBUTOL, PYRAZINAMIDE
Term
ISONIAZID (INH)
Definition
Primary TB treatment
Inhibits mycolic acid synth (unique to myco); STATIC for resting, CIDAL for dividing bugs
Readily GI abs, effective against intra-macrophage bugs, can cross BBB;
Inactivated by acetylation
Term
Isoniazid use/adv/resist
Definition
Treat clinically manifest disease/prophylax in persons converting from neg->pos PPD
Adv=Periph/central NEUROTOX (neuritis, insomnia, restlessness, twitching, [PREVENTED BY B6 ADMIN!]), Hepatotox, Allergic rxn
Interxn=Phenytoin inhibition
Resist=No cross resist, had to be activated by catalase peroxidase enzyme encoded by KatG gene
Term
RIFAMPIN (RIF)
Definition
Given in combo w/ INH as 1st line
Binds strong/inhibs bacterial DNA dep RNA polym; CIDAL for myco, penetrates phagocytic cells->kills intracell
Good GI abs, excreted in bile->ORANGE-RED URINE/FECES/SALIVE
Term
Rifampin use/adv/interx/resist
Definition
TB 1st line combo, prophylax meningococcal disease/H. flu meningitis, certain Staph infxn (endocard, osteomyel, nasopharyn)
Adv=Jaundice, rash, thrombocyto, nephritis, hepatotox; less than 2x/week->flu-like
Interx=Induces P450, REDUCES MANY HALF-LIVES (always check when prescribing)
Resist=No cross resist; mutation in bacterial RNA polym->resist
Term
Ethambutol (EMB)
Definition
Relatively low tox, used in combo 1st line
Inhib ARABINOGALACTAN SYNTH; STATIC myco, no effect on other bact
GI abs, excreted in urine (long t1/2 in renal fail); NO BBB CROSS (except in meningitis)
Adv=Very few, worst=OPTIC NEURITIS->vision loss of red-green differentiate
Rapid resist when alone, ALWAYS GIVE IN COMBO!
Term
Pyrazinamide (PZA)
Definition
Inhib myco fatty acid synthase 1 gene->no mycolic acid synth
GI abs, excrete in urine; used short term (<6 mo) in combo, rapid resist by altering pyrazinamidase enzyme
Adv= HEPATOTOX
Term
Multi drug resist TB
Definition
Resist INH and RIF
Term
Fluoroquinolones
LEVOFLOXACIN
MOXIFLOXACIN
OFLOXACIN
Definition
2nd line multi-resist mycobacterial infxn, or in intolerant pts
Term
Streptomycin
Definition
doesn't enter readily, doesn't kill intracell; USE ONLY IN SEVERE CASES IN TRIPLE THERAPY
Adv=OTOTOX/NEPHROTOX!
Term
Ethionamide
Definition
Similar to INH, poorly tolerated->2nd line
Gastric irritation, metallic taste, neuro sympt; rapid resist, no cross resist w/ INH
Term
Aminosalicylic acid (PAS)
Definition
STATIC for myco, abs from GI, excrete in urine
Adv=GI trouble (anorexia, nausea, diarrhea), drug fever, joint pain, rash, granulocyto
Term
Cycloserine
Definition
Irreversible inhib alanine racemase and D-Ala-D-Ala synthetase->no cell wall synth
Partial agonist at NMDA receptors
GI abs, excrete in urine
Adv=CNS trouble (somnolence, HA, tremor), psychotic rxn (suicide, paranoia) in 25%
No cross resist
Term
TB treatment guidelines
Definition
Treat 6 months, NEVER ADD SINGLE AGENT TO A FAILED REGIMEN
Term
Mycobacterium avium
Definition
15-40% AIDS pts, need to use CLARITHROMYCIN or AZITHROMYCIN (macrolides) w/ ETHAMBUTOL to prevent resistance
May need to add RIFABUTIN, CLOFAZIMINE, or a quinolone
Term
Leprosy
Definition
Intracell, requires multi drug
Term
Paucibacillary leprosy
Definition
<5 lesions and no orgs on smear (tuberculoid/borderline)
Tx=DAPSONE + RIFAMPIN
Single skin lesion=single dose RIFAMPIN, MINOCYCLINE, & OFLOXACIN
Term
Multibacillary leprosy
Definition
6+ lesions, possible bugs on smear
Tx=Dapsone + Rifampin + CLOFAZIMINE
Term
Dapsone
Definition
Inhib folate synth; STATIC
GI abs, wide distrib; excrete in bile via enterohepatic recirc; acetylates in liver same way INH does; 70-80% excrete in urine
Adv=HEMOLYSIS ALMOST ALWAYS! over 200 mg/day, methemoglobin common; GI intol, fever, pruritis, erythema nodosum ;eprosum may develop
Resist pretty quickly
Term
Clofazimine
Definition
Very slow acting, may inhib template f'n of DNA?
GI abs variable, accum in tissue (t1.2 may be 2 months!), slow excretion into bile/urine
Adv=GI intol, red skin discolor
Term
Thalidomide
Definition
Sever birth defect!
Treats complications; MUST use 2 forms of contraception/monthly pregnancy tests
Term
Class 1 chemo agents
Definition
All cells killed regardless of prolif state (nitrogen mustard, nonspecific alkylating agents)
Term
Class 2 chemo agents
Definition
Cell cycle specific (vinblastine, methotrexate)
Term
Class 3 chemo agents
Definition
Non-cycle specific but more effective against prolif cells (daunorubicin)
Term
Chemo survival curves
Definition
Logarithmic, given dose kills constant FRACTION OF CELLS
Term
Chemo resistance mechs
Definition
Transport defects, somatic mutation, gene amplification, "multi-drug resistance" (pumps drug out)
Term
Alkylating agents
Definition
Nitrogen mustard, ethylenimines, alkylsulfonates, nitrosureas, triazines
Induce DNA damage pr can induce p53- mediated apop
Term
Nitrogen mustards
Definition
Alkylates DNA at N-7 position of guanine->misreading during DNA replication
Term
MELPHALAN
Definition
mustard
Oral admin, t1/2 1.5-2.0 hrsEntry by active transport, excrete in stool
Term
CHLORAMBUCIL
Definition
mustard
Similar to melphalan
Term
CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE
Definition
mustard
Must be activated by P450 to aldophosphamide; hydrolyzed in target cells to active phosphamide mustard; Inactivated in liver->HEPATOTOX
Tox=Immunosuppress, pulm fibrosis, cystitis, water retention, alopecia, carcinogenesis
Term
Ethylenimines
Definition
Treat breast/ovarian cancer
Term
alkylsulfonates
Definition
rapid oral abs, tox=myelosuppress, pulm fibrosis
Term
Nitrosureas
CARMUSTINE (BCNU)
LOMUSTINE (CCNU)
Definition
Capable of alkylation, DNA crosslink, carbamoylation of proteins
Lipid soluble, diasappear rapidly from plasma, distribute to lipid->long half life; rapid metab, readily cross BBB
Tox=-Delayed but SEVERE hemato depression, pulm fibrosis, renal insuff, alopecia, nausea, vomit
Term
triazenes
Definition
dacarbazine; RNA/protein synth inhib more than DNA (lack alkylating specificty)
tox=nausea, vomit, mild myelosuppress
Term
CISPLATIN
Definition
Platinum coordination complexes; cis-dichloro form is active
Tx testicular/ovarian/head-neck cancers
Alkylating activity achieved by dissoc chloride ions leaving positively charged complex->variety of crosslinks form
Free drug active, rapid clear by renal
OXALIPLATIN=analog, not cross resist
Tox=Myelosuppress, nephro/ototox (nephro can be limited by amifostine admin [radical scavenger])
CARBOPLATIN=LESS RENAL TOX!; cause leuko/thrombocyto
Term
PROCARBAZINE
Definition
Nonspecific alkylator, rapid metab by liver; TREAT HODGKIN'S
Tox=myelosupp, MAO inhib, carcinogenicity
Term
Alkylating agent resist
Definition
Decr cell perm, incr conjugation of electrophilic intermediates, incr DNA repair, incr metab
Term
VINCRISTINE
VINBLASTINE
Definition
Bind tubulin->DISRUPT MICROTUBULE STRUCTURE
Spindle fiber formation/mitosis inhib
Cytoskeletal movement disrupted
Resist=pump out (MDR)
Rapid disappear from plasma, metab in liver, excrete in stool
Tox= Vincris-NEUROTOX, stimulate ADH release; Vinblas-myelosuppression, mucositis; both-dose limiting granulocyto
Term
Taxanes:
Paclitaxel
Definition
Treat breast/ovarian cancer when others fail
Promotes/stabilizes MICROTUBULE ASSEMBLY, BLOCKING SPINDLE FIBER REORG IN MITOSIS
Resist=MDR pump
Given by continued infusion, metab in liver
Tox=Neutropenia, mucositis, may cause ARRHYTHMIA in previous cardiotoxic pts
Term
Docetaxel
Definition
Semisynthetic analog of paclitaxel
Term
Epothilones:
Ixabepilone
Definition
Binds beta-tubulin; promotes polymerization/stabilizes microtubules-> ARREST G2/M cell division
Treat taxane/anthracycline (daunorubicin) resistant breast cancer
Tox=dose neutropenia, cardiotox, periph neuropathy
Term
Epipodophyllotoxins:
Etoposide
Teniposide
Definition
Derivatives of podophyllotoxin, treat Hodgkin's, diffuse histiocytic lymphoma, small cell
INHIB TOPOISOMERASE 2
Resist=MDR
Tox=leukopenia, thrombocyto
Term
Camptothecin derivatives
Irinotecan
Topotecan
Definition
Irin=prodrug, treat meta colorectal
Topo=ovarian/small cell
INHIBIT TOPOISOMERASE 1
Resist=MDR
Tox (irin)=neutropenia, diarrhea (in UDP GRT 1A1*28 carriers)
Term
Antibiotics in chemo
Actinomycin D
Definition
Intercalates between G:C pairs; inhib RNA synth low, both RNA/DNA synth high dose
Tox=Myelosupp, GI, erythema, RADIATION SENSITIZATION
Term
Anthracyclines:
Daunorubicin
Doxorubicin
Definition
DNA intercalation, single strand breaks
Rapid uptake in heart/kidney/liver/lung/spleen; signif liver metab
Resist=MDR
Tox=myelosupp, mucositis, severe local rxn, CUMULATIVE CARDIOTOX (arrhythmia, CHF; form reactive species to attack heart especially)

DEXRAZOXANE=Iron chelator, inhib free radical formation, reduce damage
Term
Bleomycin
Definition
Peptide antibiotic w/ DNA binding & iron binding region
Oxidation->depurine/pyrimidization->single/double strand breaks
Concentrates in skin, lung, tumor; renal elim
Resist=increased inactive from overexpr. bleomycin hydrolase/incr DNA repair
Tox=subacute/chronic pneumonitis, skin lesions
Term
Methotrexate
Definition
FOLIC ACID ANALOG, COMPETITIVE INHIB DHF REDUCTASE!
block dUMP->dTMP, 2 other rxn's I won't spell out
Block pyrimidine biosynth 1 way, purine ring synth 2 ways
S phase cells can't make DNA!
High dose->excrete unchanged in urine; tight plasma bound, must monitor closely (only renally cleared), actively transport into cells
Resist=INCREASED DHFR, reduced transport
Tox=low-myelosupp, mucositis; high=fatal myelosupp, renal/hepato/neurotox, teratogen; leukoencephalopathy if intrathecal
Term
Leucovorin
Definition
Rescue, aborts MTX toxicity by giving reduced folate to cells (bypass DHFR entirely); can potentiate 5-FU
Term
Pyrimidine analogs
5-fluorouracil
Cytarabine
Capecitabine
Gemcitabine
Azacitidine
Definition
Uridine/cytidine analogs; block nucleic acid synth, metab to active inhibitors, incorporated into DNA (disruption)
Term
5-Fluorouracil
Definition
Metab to 5-FdUMP->suicide inhib of thymidylate synthase, incorporate into RNA->defects
Resist=overexpress TS/mutations
Short t1/2, metab in liver/extrahepatic; extra effect AFTER MTX
Tox=Myelosupp, GI, acute/chronic conjunctivitis
Term
Capecitabine
Definition
5-FU prodrug; activated by thymidine phosphorylase=high in certain tumors->selective for tumor; metastatic breast/colon
Term
Cytarabine
Definition
Analog of cytidine (replace ribose w/ arabinose); TREAT HEMATOLOGIC MALIG
Phospho'd to Ara CTP->inhib DNA polymerase, incorporated in DNA
Resist=decr cytosine kinase/incr deaminase
Short half life (7-20 mins), longer w/ deaminase inhibitors
Tox=Myelosupp, nausea, vomit, ulcer, seizure
Term
Gemcitabine
Definition
Good activity in breast/non-small cell lung/pancreatic/ovarian carcinoma
Deoxycytidine analog
Term
Azacitidine
Definition
Inhib DNA methyltransferase->hypomethylation; converted to 5aza CTP->enter RNA
Treat myelodysplastic syndrome
Term
Purine analogs:
6-mercaptopurine
6-thioguanine
Definition
Converted to nucleoside monophosphates by HPRT
Feedback inhib de novo purine synth, compete for rxns, incorporate into DNA/RNA
6-MP metab=S-methylation by TPMT, oxidation by xanthine oxidase (inhib by allopurinol)
Tox=myelosupp, hepatotox
Term
Other purine analogs
Definition
Pentostatin=inhib adenosine deaminase, treat hairy cell
Fludarabine=adenosine analog, treat CLL
Nelarabine=treat ALL
Term
Hydroxyurea
Definition
Inhib ribonucleotide reductase, inhib DNA synth, blocks cells at G1/S border
Adv=leukopenia
Term
Asparaginase
Definition
Catalyzes conversion of asparagine to aspartate; lymphoid cells have low asparagine levels->becomes an essential amino acid; drug robs AA, inhibs protein synth
Tox=reduce secreted protein (clotters, insulin, albumin), hypersensitive, hepatotox
Term
Imatinib mesylate
Definition
Competitively block ATP-binding site of c-abl kinase (bad regulation in CML)
Treat CML and Ph+ ALL; inhibs PDGF/c-kit-assoc tyrosine kinase
Treat GI stromal tumor
Adv=myelosupp, CHF!!!
Term
Erlotinib
Geftinib
Definition
Inhibit EGF receptor-assoc tyrosine kinase
Treat non-small cell lung carcin, pancreatic cancer
Adv=Increased risk of CHF
Term
Cetuximab
Definition
Chimeric monoclonal Ab against EGF receptor; Use in head/neck/metastatic colorectal cancer
Term
Trastuzumab
Definition
Treat p185-HER2 breast cancer; induces Ab-dependent cell mediated cytotoxicity
Adv=cardiotox (especially w/ anthracyclines)
Term
Bevacizumab
Definition
Ab against VEGF, inhib angiogenesis
Treat lung/met colon/breast cancer
Adv=incr risk of thromboembolism
Term
Rituximab
Definition
Anti CD-20 Ab, promotes complement mediated lysis of CD-20 positive B-cells in non-Hodgkin's and CLL
Adv=can reactivate HBV
Term
Gemtuzumab ozogamicin
Definition
Ab against CD33 (myeloid cell surface Ag)
Conjugated to calicheamicin (DNA cleaving antibiotic)
Term
Vorinostat
Definition
Histone deacetylase inhibitor; treat cutaneous T cell lymphoma
Term
Bortezomib
Definition
Protease inhibitor; treat multiple myeloma, mantle cell lymphoma
Term
all-trans-retinoic acid
Definition
Vitamin A; 1st line for promyelocytic leukemia
Term
Pamidronate
Zoledronate
Definition
Bisphosphonates; Treat hyperCa, osteolytic lesions in multi myeloma/met breast cancer/bone mets from solid tumors
Inhib osteoclast activity, induce 'clast apop; prevents bone loss in men on leuprolide
Term
Breast cancer
Definition
Most common female cancer; assoc w/ increased estradiol and progesterone (early menarche, late menopause, obesity, hormone replacement)
p53 mutation (Li Fraumeni), BRCA1 (familial breast/ovarian), BRCA2 (familial male/female breast)
Term
Tamoxifen
Definition
SERM, competitive partial agonist-inhib; PREVENTS ESTROGENS BINDING; ANTAG IN BREAST, AGONIST IN ENDOMETRIUM
Godo oral abs, fecal excrete; 1st phase 7-14 hr t1/2, 2nd phase 1-2 week t1/2; MUCH LONGER HALF LIFE THAN ESTRADIOL
Term
Tamoxifen use/adverse/benefits
Definition
2x daily for 2-5 years; Most useful in postmenopause w/ estrogen recept positive breast cancer
ONLY USE UP TO % YEARS, after it may be a partial agonist in breast
Adv=Among least toxic antineo's; cause hot flash (prevent w/ megastrol or SSRI), N/V, vaginal bleed, dermatitis, ENDOMETRIAL CARCINOMA (E agonist in women w/ uterus), THROMBO EVENTS (decr antithrombin 3)
Reduces total cholesterol/preserves bone density in postmenopausal
Term
Raloxifene
Definition
SERM, works like tamoxifen w/ lower incidence of uterine cancer/fewer blood clots
Adv=hot flash, N/V, endometrial carcinoma (less than tamox), thrombo events (less than tamox)
Term
Fulvestrant
Definition
Pure estrogen receptor antag, no agonist effects; 1 injection/mo IM;
Use in postmenopausal who progress on tamox or another antiestrogen
Term
Aminoglutethimide
Definition
Aromatase inhib, use in postmeno who progress on tamox; inhibs P450 that onverts chol->pregnenolone; all steroid production is reduced
NOT WIDELY USED
Term
ANASTROZOLE
LETROZOLE
EXEMESTANE
Definition
Selective/irreversible aromatase inhib, ONLY FOR POST MENOPAUSE
Little/no effect on mineralo/glucocorticoid synth
Anas=fewer/less severe adv than tamox
All effective past 5 yrs, no endometrial cancer/thrombo risk
FIRST LINE ALTERNATIVES TO TAMOXIFEN
Term
Leuprolide
Goserelin
Definition
GRH agonists, induce initial flare release (prevented by E recept antag); Later, FSH/LH producing cells get desensitized
Estradiol/progesterone suppressed
Given in sustained microcapsule preparation, treat metastatic breast in PREMENOPAUSE, MAIN USE IN PROSTATE
Adv=ablation of sex steroids (hot flash, sweat, nausea), reversed w/ low level progestational analogs
Term
Trastuzumab
Definition
Ab against HER2/erbB-2 receptor (epidermal growth factor family), overactive in breast cancer
Adv=cardiomyopathy (esp w/ anthacycline)
Term
Lapatinib
Definition
Treat advanced breast w/ high HER-2 levels that no longer respond to trastuzumab
ORALLY ACTIVE TYROSINE KINASE INHIB, targets both EGFR & HER2/neu receptors
Term
Prostate cancer
Definition
Most common cancer in men, rare prior to 40
Prevent w/ lycopene (tomatoes), statins, finasteride (baldness/BPH treatment)
Term
Flutamide
Definition
Prevents binding endogenous androgens; PURE ANDROGEN ANTAG w/o any intrinsic steroidal activity
Relatively short half-life
Treat met prostate cancer as initial therapy, often combo w/ GnRH agonists
Adv=Diarrhea most common, gynecomastia, hepatotox rarely
Term
BICALUTAMIDE
Definition
Nonsteroid antiandrogen; more effective in treating prostate than flutamide; Less likely to have adverse effects
Term
Abarelix
Definition
GnRH antag, inhib LH/FSH release and inhib testosterone production w/o causing a flare
Term
Physiologic changes in pregnancy that effects drugs
Definition
Altered absorption, distrib, and elim
Incr GFR
Incr abs of inhalants
Incr blood volume->dilutional hypoalbumin->decr drug binding
Term
1st trimester drug use effects
Definition
Spontaneous abortion, potential teratogenesis
Term
2nd/3rd trimester drug use effects
Definition
Growth restriction, sedation, altered metab
Term
Criteria for proof of human teratogenicity
Definition
Proven exposure, 2+ epidemiological studies, careful delineation, rare exposure linked to rare disease
Term
Timing of organogenesis
Definition
Big before 9 weeks: CNS, heart, limbs, palate, pretty much everything
After 9 weeks:CNS, eyes, teeth, genitals
Term
Teratogenesis factors
Definition
Placental transfer, <600 daltons eaily cross, lipid soluble cross easy; higher protein binding ompedes crossing
Term
Category A drugs
Definition
No fetal risks, tested on humans (vitamins)
Term
Category B drugs
Definition
Animal studies say safe for babies, no human studies either way
Penicillins
Term
Category C drugs
Definition
No adequate studies at all or bad in animals but no data for humans
Many pregnant drugs are here
Term
Category D drugs
Definition
Fetal risk, but benefits outweigh the risks
Carbamazepine, phenytoin
Term
Category X drugs
Definition
Proven fetal risk, no good benefits
Term
Suspected/proven teratogens
Definition
ACEI, alcohol, aminopterin, androgens, busulfan, carbamazepine, chlorbiphenyls, coumarins, cyclophosphamide, danzol, diethylstilbestrol, etretinate, isotretinoin, lithium, methimazole, methotrexate, penicillamine, phenytoin, radioactive iodine, tetracycline, trimethadione, valproic acid
Term
Alcohol teratogenesis
Definition
Growth restriction, behavioral disturbances, brain/cardiac defects, craniofacial anomalies (flat philtrum, broad upper lip, flattened nasal bridge, micrognathia, micropthalmia)
Term
Antiseizure teratogenesis
Definition
Congenital heart defects, oral-facial clefts, neural tube defect, microcephaly
Minor=mental subnormality, hypertelorism, palmar creases, digital hypoplasia
Term
Major teratogens
Definition
Warfarin, ACEI, retinoids
Term
Class B antibacterials
Definition
Azithromycin, Cephalosporin, Erythromycin, Metronidazole, Nitrofurantoin, Penicillins, Rifabutin, Sulfonamides
Term
Class C antibacterials
Definition
~Aminoglycosides, Aztreonam, Chloroquine, Fluoroquinolones, Imipenem, Quinolones, Trimethoprim, Vancomycin
Term
Class D antimicrobials
Definition
~Aminoglycosides, Tetracycline
Term
Cardiovascular teratogenic agents
Definition
Digoxin, quinidine, propanolol, nifedipine, hydralazine
Term
Anticoagulant teratogens
Definition
Heparin, enoxaparin, coumadin
Term
Seizure disorders and teratogens
Definition
Malformation likely w/ decreased epoxide hydroxylase activity (responsible for phenytoin elim)
Term
NSAID teratogenesis
Definition
May close ductus arteriosus and oligohydramnios
Term
Labetalol use in mothers
Definition
Treat severe HTN to prevent fetal damage, reduces BP slower than nifedipine->drug of choice for HTN w/ tachycardia;
can cross placenta, cause fetal bradycardia; long term oral=hypogly, bradycardia, hypoTN, pericardial effusion, myocardial hypertrophy
Useful in treating thyrotoxicosis
Term
Lactation and teratogens
Definition
Milk is more acidic than plasma, affects actives and kinetics;
High lipid solubility passes into milk easy, high MW do not cross easy, high protein binding limits passage;
Contra in breast feeding=bromocriptine, cyclophosphamide, methotrexate, lithium, doxorubicin
Term
Drugs w/ pregnancy specific uses
Definition
Tocolytics=prevent preterm birth
Oxytocin=labor stimulants
Prostaglandin E/F2 alpha=cervical ripening
Oxytocin/methergine/prostaglandin=prevent postpartum hemorrhage
Term
Dosing formula where peaks/troughs are desired
Definition
[C(peak)-C(trough)]xVd/F(bioavailability)
Term
Determining dosing interval in peak/trough drugs
Definition
Count # of half-lives required to peak to fall to trough and multiply by half life duration
Term
Loading dose in peak/trough
Definition
Desired peak x Vd x wt(kg)
Term
Maintenance dose in peak/trough
Definition
(Peak-trough) x Vd x wt(kg)
Term
Dose for constant concentration drugs
Definition
Css x CL/F
Term
Dose modification in peak/trough
Definition
Vd = F x Dose/(C[peak] - C[trough])
Term
Actual t1/2 in individuals
Definition
Count how many times concentration halved between measured peak and trough, divide by elapsed time by the number of halvings
Term
General approach to poisoned patients
Definition
Patient stabilization, rapid patient eval, prevent reabsorption of agent, enhance elim, use specific antidote, supportive therapy
Term
Stabilizing depressed level of consciousness
Definition
Give naloxone, D50, Thiamine, and oxygen
Term
Approach to PE in poisoned pt
Definition
Vital signs
Skin (warm/dry=anticholinergics; cyanosis=methemoglobin/hypoxia)
HEENT (Miosis=opiate/cholinergics, Mydriasis=sympathomimetic/anticholin., Vert/lat Nystagmus=PCP)
Cardiovascular (Tachy + S3=negative inotropics)
Abdomen (hypoactive=narcotic/antimuscarinic/sedative; hyperactive=organophosphate/theophylline)
Neurologic (Symmetric=encephalopathy, Incr muscle tone=sympathomim, tremor/seizure/brisk reflex=theophylline/lithium, Ataxia/dysarthria/nystagmus=phenytoin/ethanol/sedatives)
Term
4 main toxic syndromes
Definition
Cholinergic, anticholinergic, narcotic, sympathomimetic
Term
Therapy vs Labs
Definition
NEVER DELAY THERAPY WHILE WAITING FOR LABS IN A POISONING!
Term
Possible Lab findings in poisoning
Definition
Salicylate, ethanol, acetaminophen, theophylline, digoxin, lithium, iron
Term
Anion gap
Definition
Na - HCO3 + Cl; normal 12 +/- 2
Term
Elevated anion gap metabolic acidosis diseases
Definition
Alcohol
Toluene
Methanol
Uremia
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Paraldehyde
Iron, Isoniazid
Lactic acid
Ethylene Glycol
Salicylate
Term
Arterial blood gas findings in poisoning
Definition
Hypoxia=pulmonary edema, lung injury
Hypercapnia=resp depression (any sedative)
Acidemia/Alkalemia=Primary resp/metab (commonly found in poisoned)
Term
Osmolar gap
Definition
Measured - Calculated serum osmolarity
(2xNa) + (Glucose/18) + (BUN/2.8)
<10=normal
High in methanol, ethanol, ethylene glycol, isopropranolol
Term
EKG in tricyclic antidepressants
Definition
Prolonged QRS duration
Term
Emesis in poison
Definition
No longer recommended
Term
Activated charcoal
Definition
Good for almost all ingestions; a cathartic (sorbitol/magnesium citrate) should be admin'd with it to make it go smoother
Term
Altering urine pH
Definition
Weak acids elim via alkalinizing urine thru sodium bicarb (works on salicylates)
Term
Hemodialysis
Definition
Favored in high water solubility/low volume of distribution, low MW, low protein binding; for severe salicylate intox, ethylene glycol, methanol, severe lithium, severe chloral hydrate
Term
Hemoperfusion
Definition
Good for lipid soluble, high MW with low Vd; theophylline intox mainly; thrombocyto common in procedure
Term
Serial oral activated charcoal
Definition
Useful for drugs that undergo enterohepatic circulation; good for mild/moderate theophylline, selicylate digitoxin, phenytoin
Term
Plasma exchange
Definition
Only in severe poisonings of infants
Term
Immunologic antidote to digoxin
Definition
Fab fragments, bind the toxin and filtered by the kidney, not well reabsorbed, and excreted
Term
Chelator therapy in poison
Definition
Lead, iron, arsenic, gold, copper, mercury
Term
Pharmacologic antidotes
Definition
Organophosphates=atropine
Beta-blocker OD=isoproterenol
Opiate OD=naloxine
Term
Biochemical antidotes
Definition
Provide substrates for detox of reactive intermediates (N-acetyl-cysteine for acetaminophen poison)
Term
Benzodiazepines in the elderly
Definition
Increased half-life/less predictable dynamics; assoc w/ falls/hip fractures
Term
Opiates in the elderly
Definition
Constipation, kinetic variability; elderly get undertreated commonly
Term
Antipsychotics in the elderly
Definition
Risk of stroke, MI and increased mortality
Term
Cholinesterase inhibitors in the elderly
Definition
Effects on cognition, behavior, and function; Diarrhea, bradycardia; DON'T PRESCRIBE ANTICHOLINERGICS
Term
Memantine in the elderly
Definition
Indication for severe dementia, blocks activation of N-methyl-D-aspartic acid
Term
BEERS criteria (full list)
Definition
alprazolam (Xanax)
amiodarone (Cordarone)
amitriptyline (Elavil)
amphetamines
anorexic agents
barbiturates
belladonna alkaloids (Donnatal)
bisacodyl (Dulcolax)
carisoprodol (Soma)
cascara sagrada
chlordiazepoxide (Librium, Mitran)
chlordiazepoxide-amitriptyline (Limbitrol)
chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton)
chlorpropamide (Diabinese)
chlorzoxazone (Paraflex)
cimetidine (Tagamet)
clidinium-chlordiazepoxide (Librax)
clonidine (Catapres)
clorazepate (Tranxene)
cyclandelate (Cyclospasmol)
cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)
cyproheptadine (Periactin)
dessicated thyroid
dexchlorpheniramine (Polaramine)
diazepam (Valium)
dicyclomine (Bentyl)
digoxin (Lanoxin)
diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
dipyridamole (Persantine)
disopyramide (Norpace, Norpace CR)
doxazosin (Cardura)
doxepin (Sinequan)
ergot mesyloids (Hydergine)
estrogens
ethacrynic acid (Edecrin)
ferrous sulfate (iron)
fluoxetine (Prozac)
flurazepam (Dalmane)
guanadrel (Hylorel)
guanethidine (Ismelin)
halazepam (Paxipam)
hydroxyzine (Vistaril, Atarax)
hyoscyamine (Levsin, Levsinex)
indomethacin (Indocin, Indocin SR)
isoxsuprine (Vasodilan)
ketorolac (Toradol)
lorazepam (Ativan)
meperidine (Demerol)
meprobamate (Miltown, Equanil)
mesoridazine (Serintil)
metaxalone (Skelaxin)
methocarbamol (Robaxin)
methyldopa (Aldomet)
methyldopa-hydrochlorothiazide (Aldoril)
methyltestosterone (Android, Virilon, Testrad)
mineral oil
naproxen (Naprosyn, Avaprox, Aleve)
Neoloid
nifedipine (Procardia, Adalat)
nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin)
orphenadrine (Norflex)
oxaprozin (Daypro)
oxazepam (Serax)
oxybutynin (Ditropan)
pentazocine (Talwin)
perphenazine-amitriptyline (Triavil)
piroxicam (Feldene)
promethazine (Phenergan)
propantheline (Pro-Banthine)
propoxyphene (Darvon) and combination products
quazepam (Doral)
reserpine (Serpalan, Serpasil)
temazepam (Restoril)
thioridazine (Mellaril)
ticlopidine (Ticlid)
triazolam (Halcion)
trimethobenzamide (Tigan)
tripelennamine
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