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New drugs for 2007

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Aliskiren (Tekturna)   Hypertension, renin inhibitor, suppresses Angiotensin I formation, oral pills, 150 mg daily  
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Ixabepilone (Ixempra)   new antineoplastic agent, Breast cancer, bind to tubulin -> arrests cells at G2/M phase -> apoptosis  
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Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse)   ADHD, prodrug, stimulates CNS, increases BP, need to monitor heart  
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Nebivolol (Bystolic)   Hypertension, beta adrenergic receptor blocker, might treat heart failure, unique - produces NO-dependent vasodilation  
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which of the extended usage Peni is taken orally?   Carbenicillin (Geocillin), other (Tirarcillin, pipercillin) are used IV  
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amoxicillin versus ampicillin?   amoxi - more polar, easier absorbed, might be taken with food, orally ampi - IV, if orally only on empty stomach, wider range than amoxicillin  
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what is the usage of ampicillin?   staph, strep, Listeria, H. influenza, Klebsiella, Salmonella, Shigella, E.Coli, Enterobacter  
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what do you know about Zosyn?   Zosyn = pipercillin + tazobactam, Tx of moderate to severe infections (E.Coli, Pseudomonas, H.influenza,Proteus), given IV, used for febrile neutropenia, gyno, bone, joint infections, septicemia, intra-abdominal  
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cephalexin (Keflex)   first generation cephalosporin  
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Cephradine (Velocef)   first generation cephalosporin  
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Cefadroxil (Duricef)   first generation cephalosporin  
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Cefactor (Ceclor)   2nd generation cephalosporin  
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Cefoxitin (Mefoxin)   2nd generation cephalosporin  
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Cefuroxime (Ceftin)   2nd generation cephalosporin  
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Cefrodoxime (Vantin)   3rd generation cephalosporin  
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Ceftiazam (Recephin)   3rd generation cephalosporin  
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Cefotoxime (Cloforan)   3rd generation cephalosporin  
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Ceflazidime (Fortaz)   3rd generation cephalosporin  
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Cefipime (Maxipime)   4rd generation cephalosporin  
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what beta-lactam AB are used to treat life-threatening intra-abdominal infection?   Carbapenem, Azactam  
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antibiotic binding to 30 S subunit ...   inhibits tRNA function and block protein synthesis (example - tetra)  
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antibiotic binding to 50 S subunit ...   prevents translocation (example - Clindamycin and macrolides )  
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usage of Tetra (tetracycline, doxycycline, minocycline)..   broad: Gram + and -, Mycoplasma, Ricketsia, Chlamydia, AA, H. pylori  
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usage of Macrolides (azitro, claritro, erytro)...   narrow: Gram + cocci and bacilli, chlamydia (azitro),  
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what`s unique about Linezolid (Zyvox)   binds to 70S ribosome, inhibiting protein synthesis early on, no x-R with other AB  
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usage of Linezoid (Zyvox)   Gram + cocci, rods, methicliin- r and vancomycin -R staph  
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what`s a Synercid?   combo of streptogramins A and B, bind to 50S, used for methicillin-R Staph and Entero faecium  
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usage of Chloramphenicol?   wide: binds to 50S, TOXIC!!! -> aplastic anemia, gray baby, leukopenia, throbmocytopenia,  
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what is Atridox?   tetracycline derived AB, used for chronic adult perio  
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what is Arestin?   minocycline hydrochloride used for reduction of perio pockets  
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What is Periostat?   doxycylcine, used in perio for Tx of AA, adult periodontitis, inhibits collagenase activity  
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3 side effects of tetra?   superinfections, enamel hypoplasia, photosensitivity  
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what are tetracyclines drug interactions?   with penicillin -> reduced peni effect, with antiacid -> reduced tetra absorption,  
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name aminoglycosides   strepto, tobra, neo, kana, genta, netilMYCIN and amikacin  
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which group of drugs causes hearing loss, nephrotoxicity and neuromuscular blockage?   aminoglycosides (-mycins)  
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Paliperidone (Invega) 2006   Tx of schizophrenia, serotonergic and dopaminergic antagonist, oral, once a day  
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Rasagiline (Azilect) 2006   Tx of Parkinson’s D, inhibits MOA -> increase of dopa -> reduction of symptoms; oral, once/day.  
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adverse side effects of Rasagiline (Azilect)?   dry mouth, orthostatic hypotension, headache and weight loss.  
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Sitagliptin (Januvia) 2006   Tx of DM (II), more incretin -> inc insulin and decreased glucagon synthesis; oral, once/daily  
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Varenicline (Chantix) 2006   smoking cessation, nicotinic receptor agonist, binds to SERO+ DOPA receptors too, oral, dose changes  
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Posaconazole (Noxafil) 2006   antifungal, in HIV pt, inhibits ergosterol synthesis, orally in liquid form 3x/daily  
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side effects of Posaconazole (Noxafil)?   fever, diarrhea, nausea/vomiting, headache, mucositis, and arthralgia  
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Tigecycline (Tygacil) 2005   new AB (glycylcycline), binds to 30S, used for MRSA and VREF infections, intra-abdominal  
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Ramelteon (Rozerem) 2005   insomnia Tx, novel melatonin receptor agonist (for MT1 and MT2, no addiction  
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The dose of clindamycin for prophylaxis for bacterial endocarditis is ...?   600 mg  
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The dose of amoxicillin as standard prophylaxis for bacterial endocarditis or joint replacement implant pt is?   2g  
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according to ADA which dental procedures have high risk for bacteremia?   scaling, probing, ortho bands, perio surgery  
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Time to peak blood levels of penicillin VK after oral administration of tablets is ?   30 min to 1 hour  
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Augmentin = potassium clavulanate + ...?   AMX  
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what drug first isolated from a sewer pipe on the island of Sardinia?   cephalosporins  
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what is the first line antibiotic to treat late dental infections?   clindamycin  
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which drugs (dental AB) cause hypersensitivities?   penicillins (10%), then cephalosporins,  
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which drugs Increase the risk of “statin”-induced muscle breakdown and myalgia ?   macrolides (erythro, azithro, clarithro)  
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which drug should not be combined with alcohol (even 3 days after)?   metronidazole,  
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if pt is taking 8-10 drugs, what`s the chance for interaction?   20 out of 100  
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Subcutaneous injections: delivery time is ...?   10-15 minutes  
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give example of ligand gated channel?   nicotinic/Ach  
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give an example of metabotropic, G-protein coupled receptor?   muscarinic/Ach  
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