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Pharm 1 unit 1

Pharm 1 - Fall 2011

QuestionAnswer
frxn of drug that reaches systemic circulation? Bioavailability (F)
non-ionized drugs pass faster or slower? Faster
Acid labile drug Break down in acid (don't want)
Metabolism: Phase 1 rxns Oxidized or reduced to more polar form -- cytochrome P450 system
Phase II rxns (metabolism) ^d polarity
fxrs that influence metab? CHF (decrsd blood flow to liver), Hepatic dysfxn, ^d age
If not given another dose, how long does it take to rid drug from body? ~5 half-lives
Steady state Absorption = elimination (usually reached in 5 half-lives)
a1 receps do? smooth-musc contrax
B1 receps do? Cardiostimulation
B2 receps do? Smooth-muscle relax
Absorp, Distribu, biotransfor/metab, elim are all? Pharmacokinetics
1+1=3? Synergism (get more effect than expected!)
1+0=2? Potentiation (one drug is not active, but when given with another drug...increases that drug's effect)
Durham-Humphrey amend of 1952? legal distinx bw nonrx and rx drugs
Kefauver-haris amend of 1962? must prove safety and efficacy for the labeled indication before approval for marketing
pre-clin testing involve? animal testing
Phases of clinical studies? 1=test in healthy vol 2=efficacy, safety, proper dose in small group of pts with the dz 3=statis ev for safety adn effic
a with line over? b4
ac before meals
pc after meals
s with line over? without
classes of controlled drugs? 1-5 1=no accepted medical use
androgens stimulate? increased sebum produx
comedones are composed of? Excess sebum + sloughing of keratinocytes
p acnes convert sebum to FFA causing? Inflamm response
vehicles for acne on oily to nl skin? gel, soln, lotion
can take how long for acne meds to have effect? 6-8 wks (may see flare initially)
mild acne consists of? primary tx? open and closed non-inflamm comedones -topical retinoid
how can you decrs the bacterial resistance in topical abx for acne? combine with benzoyl peroxide
azaleic acid may dcrs post-inflamm hyperpigmentation in acne
mod acne and primary tx? Inflamm papules and pustules w/ some non-inflamm lesions (comedones) -Retinoid + oral abx +/- BP
in acne, if tetracylcines and erythromycin not waorking...what is third line option? TMP/SMX
OCPs can be used for mod acne in those who want BC...how long might it take to take effect? 2-4 mo
with accutane...need baseline LFT, TG, CBC...then when? 4 and 8 wks
when inflamm lesions are present, what therapy should be added? antimicrobial tx
Which vehicle is best for hairy areas, face? gel (soln good for hairy areas, moist folds)
high potency, class I steroids should only be used for how long max? 2 wks
how much cream covers one adult hand? .5 grams
tretinoin retin-A
Benzoyl peroxide Benzagel (topical anti bac and exfolliant)
Azeleic acid Azelex, Finacea (anti bac, antiinflamm)
Doxycylcine Adoxa (not for those <8..tooth discol)
Created by: ferrier.kath
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