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Test 2
Ch 17 #3
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Pharmacology
Undergraduate 2
11/04/2010

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Tetracyclines def
Definition
broad-spectrum antibiotics used for treating uncommon bacteria
Term
Tetracyclines treat:
Definition
rickettsia, chlamydia, rocky mountain spotted fever, atypical pneumonia, inflammatory acne, H pylori
Term
Side Effects of Tetracycline
Definition

NV&D

Superinfections

photosensitivity

*Discolored teeth in fetus or young children*

*Retarded bone growth in fetus or kids*

Term
Contraindications of Tetracycline:
Definition

Preg, Lact, & children under 8

liver or kidney disease

Term
Tetracycline interactions:
Definition

antacids

dairy products

oral contraceptives

anti diarrheals

Term
Amphotericin B is an:
Definition
anti fungal 
Term
Amphotericin B is adminstered:
Definition
IV
Term
Amphotericin B used to treat:
Definition
severe systemic potentially fatal infections caused by suseptible fungi
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where is Amphotericin B given?
Definition
in a hospital
Term
Amphotericin B side effects:
Definition
headache, chills, fever, hypotension, muscle pain, weakness, N&V, nephrotoxicity, hypokalemia
Term
abelcet def
Definition
lipid based Amphotericin B with out bad side effects
Term
Fluconazole is limited to:
Definition
severe candidial infections unresponsive to conventional antifungal therapy
Term
fluconazole treats:
Definition
oropharyngeal, esophageal candidiasis, UTIs, pneumonia
Term
fluconazole contraindications:
Definition

children under 13

prego, lact

Term
Griseofulvin def:
Definition
po med that treats specific fungi causing tinea infections that don't respond to topical treatments
Term

Griseolfulvin side effects:

 

Definition
Thirst, NV&D, hypersensitivity, photosensitivity
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Nystatin def
Definition
used orally in the treatment of intestinal candidiasis
Term
nystatin treats:
Definition
candidiasis in diaper area,  mouth or vagina
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