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Chermotherapy....Antibiotics

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Beta-Lactam Antibiotics   Penicillins Cephalosporins Carbaenems Vancomycin, Telavancin, Aztreonam  
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PENICILLINS   beta-lactam anitbx that weakens the bacterial cell wall causes bateria to take up excessive water and rupture bactericidal-kills bacteria  
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Bactericidal   kills sensitive organisms number of organisms decline rapidly activation of host immune system not required MOA: block an essential function of the organism  
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Bacteriostatis   inhibits growth of organism number of organisms remain the same activation of host immune system required MOA: blocks function needed for growth but not survival  
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PENICILLIN G (Benzylpenicllin)   narrow spectrum given parentally tx gram-positive cocci 4-salts: potassium PCN-G, Procaine PCN-G, Benzathine PCN-G, Sodium PCN-G not absorbed well eliminated in kidney AE: allergy Drug int:aminoglycosides, probenecid PCN V or VK = good oral absorp  
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Penicillinase-Resistant PCNs   NAFCILLIN, OXACILLIN, DICLOXACILLINhighly resistent to beta-lactamases used against S. Aureus and S. Epidermis  
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Broad Spectrum PCNs (Aminopenicillins)   AMPICILLIN, AMOXICILLIN tx gram-positive cocci and some gram-negative AE-rash, diarrhea  
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Extended Spectrum PCNs (Antipseudomonal PCNs)   TICARCILLIN, PIPERACILLIN used for P. aeruginosa frequently combined with aminoglycoside to inc. killing of pseudomonal organism, DON'T mix in same solution  
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Cephalosporins-Beta Lactam antibx   most widely used antibxs MOA: bind to PBP and inhibit cell wall synthesis bactericidal given parentally, some orally AE: allergy, bleeding, thrombophlebitis Drug Int: probenecid, alcohol, calcium  
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First Generation Cephalosporins   CEFADROXIL, CEPHALEXIN, CEFAZOLIN mostly gram + organisms, some gram- destroyed by beta-lactamases  
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Second Generation Cephalosporins   CEFACLOR, CEFPROXIL, CEFUROXIME, CEFOTETAN, CEFOXTIN more gram + than 1st gen not as sensitive to beta lactamases used w/H. influenzae, klebsiella, pneumoncocci, and stahpylocci, OM, sinusitis, and resp tract infections  
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Third Generation Cephalosporins   CEFIXIME, CEFDINIR, CEFDITOREN, CEFPODOXIME, CEFIBUTEN, CEFTAZIDIME, CEFOTAXIME, CEFTRIAXONE CSF penetration more active against gram - and anaerobes, highly resistent to beta lactamases used for gram - meningitis, gonorrhea, pseudomonas, H. influenz  
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CEFTRIAXONE (Rocephin)   3rd generation, liver metabolism (not kidney), causes bleeding  
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Fourth Generation Cephalosporins   CEFEPIME CSF penetration highest restistance to beta lactamase highest activity against gram - bacteria and anaerobes  
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Fifth Generation Cephalosporins   CEFAROLINE (new) effective against MRSA  
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Carbapenems   Beta-lactam antibx, weaken cell wall broad spectrum low toxicity-GI and hypersensitivity can dec valporic acid levels = inc risk of seizures  
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Carbapenem Agents   IMIPENEM-given with cilstatin MEROPENEM ETRAPENEM DORIPENEM-new for uncomplicated UTI, tx psedomonas  
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VANCOMYCIN   cell wall synthesis inhibitor given IV, excreted in urine used for severe infections...narrow spectrum (gram + bacteria), C.Diff, MRSA, staph epidermidis AE: renal failure, ototoxicity (aminoglycosides will inc risk), RED MAN syndrome, thrombophlebitis  
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AZTREONAM   cell wall synthesis inhibitor beta lactam antibx narrow spectrum....only gram - IV/IM well tolerated  
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TELAVANCIN   lipoglycoprotein binds to bacterial cell membran and disrupts fxn, inhibits cell wall synthesis gram + bacteria only IV, renal excretion AE: Redman syndrome, prolong QT interval, avoid during preg  
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FOSFOMYCIN   cell wall synthesis inhibitor disrupts synthesis of peptidoglycan polymer strands Oral, excreted in urine and feces single dose therapy for uncomplicated UTI, infections from E. coli or Enterococcus faecalis  
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Bateriostatic Inhibitors of Protein Synthesis: TETRACYCLINES   broad spectrum antibx, inhibit protein via 30S ribosome subunit, taken up by bacteria thru transport lacking in mammals works on: Rickettsia, Chlamydia, Brucellosis, Cholera, Mycoplama pneurmoniae, lyme disease, anthrax, h. pylori  
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TETRACYCLINE (sumycin)   short-acting, eliminated by the kidney food decreases oral absorption, low lipid solubility  
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DEMECLOCYCLINE   Intermediate-acting, eliminated by the kidney food decreases abosorption, moderate lipid solubility  
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DOXYCLYCLINE, MINOCYCLINE   Long-acting, eliminated by the liver food decreases oral absorption MINOCYCLINE-food does not decrease oral absorption  
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Bateriostatic Inhibitors of Protein Synthesis: TETRACYCLINES uses   infections, acne, peptic ulcer disease (h. pylori), peridontal disease, prophylaxis for malaria  
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Bateriostatic Inhibitors of Protein Synthesis: TETRACYCLINES concerns   absorption: milk products, iron supplements, magnesium containing laxatives, and antiacids.....take 2hrs apart AVOID in renal failure  
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Bateriostatic Inhibitors of Protein Synthesis: TETRACYCLINES adverse effects   N/V/D, discoloration to teeth, AVOID in preg., breast feeding, and children under 8 yrs, suprainfection-overgrowth of drug resistent organisms especially C. Diff, can lead to CDAD, causing severe diarrhea, hepatoxicity, renal toxicity, photosensitivity  
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Clostritidum Difficile-associated disease (CDAD) diarrhea   profuse watery diarrhea, abd pain, fever, leukocytosis can be fatal tx: vancomycin or metronidazole, fluid, electrolyte replacement  
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Macrolides   ERYTHROMYCIN, CLARITHROMYCIN, AZITHROMYCIN broad spectrum antibx inhibit protein synthesis at 50S ribosome  
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Macrolides:ERYTHROMYCIN   can be used if allergic to PCN used for strep resp infections, drug of choice for Legionnaires disease, whooping cough, diptheria effective for chlamydia and pneumonia AE: GI, supra infection, cardiotoxicity, drug int: can inhibit hepatic metabolism  
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Macrolides: CLARITHROYCIN   used for resp tract infections, mycobaterium avium complex, H. pylori AE: GI, supra infection, caridotoxicity, can inhibit hepati metabolism = drug int  
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Macrolides: AZITHROMYCIN   used for resp tract infections, chancroid, OM, mycobacterium avium complex, C. trachoatis AE: minimal GI and drug int.  
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Protein Synthesis Inhibitors: CLINDAMYCIN   broad spectrum  
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Protein Synthesis Inhibitors (oxazolidinones): LINEZOILID   new class binds to 23S of 50S ribosomal subunit uses: mulitdrug-resistant gram+ pathogens, VRE, healthcare assoc pneumonia caused by MRSA, comm acquired pnuemonia, strep pneumoniae, staph skin infections AE: myelosuppression, MOA inhibition (risk of HT  
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Protein Synthesis Inhibitors (ketolides): TELETHROMYCIN   new class 50S ribosomal subunit inhbitor more activity against Strep Pneumoniae, useful for macrolid/PCN-resistent Strep pneum used for comm acquired pneumonia (CAP) AE: hepatoxicity, GI, myasthenia gravis exacerbations, prolong QT, drug int: CYP450  
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Protein Synthesis Inhibitors (streptogramins):DALFOPRISTIN/QUINUPRISTIN   new class, separately they are bacteriostatic, together = bactericial, safe if allergic to PCN uses: VRE, MRSA, drug resistant Strep pneum AE: hepatoxicity, inhibit liver drug metabolizing enzyme  
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Protein Synthesis Inhibitors: CHLORAMPHENICOL   broad spectrum tx: samonell, H flu, niesseria, strep pneum, B. frag, rickettsiae, clamydiae bacteriostatic but can be cidal in high concentration uses: life threatening infections AE: reversible bone marrow depression, fatal aplastic anemia, gray synd  
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Aminoglycosides: Bacterial Inhibitors of Protein synthesis   can cause serious injury to inner ear and kidney narrow spectrum: gram - only given parentally, does not cross BBB excreted in kidney AE: nephrotoxicity, ototoxicity, hypersensitiviy, neuromus blockade given w/PCN to cover gram + and -  
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Aminoglycosides MOA   inhibit protein synthesis by: binding to 30S subunit, premature termination of synthesis, production of abnormal proteins  
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Aminoglycoside Agents   GENTAMICIN, TOBRAMYCIN, AMIKACIN, KANAMYCIN, STREPTOMYCIN (used in TB), NEOMYCIN (topical), PAROMOMYCIN (for parasites, stays in GI tract)  
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GENTAMYCIN   aminoglycoside used for serious infections cause by aerobic gram - bacilli (pseudomonas aeruginosa, E. Coli, klebsiella, Serratia, Proteus Mirabilis) excreted in kidney AE: nephrotoxicity, otoxicity  
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TOBRAMYCIN   similar to gentamycin except: more active against pseudomonas aeruginosa less active against Enterococci and Serratia more epxensive  
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AMIKACIN   similar to gentamycin except: broadest sprectrum against gram - bacteria lowest incidence of resistance  
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Sulfonamides   broad spectrum antibx analog of PABA suppress bacterial growth by inhibiting folic acid synthesis uses: UTI AE: hypersensitivity (steven-johnson's syn, photosensitivity), hematolytic anemai with G6PD deficiency, Kernicterus (disposition of bilirubin i  
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Short-Acting Sulfonamide   SULFISOXZOLE-only available in combo w/erythromycin SULFADIAZINE- prophylaxis for meningitis  
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Intermediate-Acting Sulfonamide   SULFMETHOXAZOLE-only available in combo w/trimethoprim  
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Topical Sulfonamide   SULFACETAMIDE-eye infections SILVER SULFADIAZINE- infections after burns MAFENIDE-infections after burns  
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TRIMETHOPRIM   suppress synthesis of tetrahydrofolic acid inhibits dihydrofolate reductase uses: UTI, used in combo AE: hematologic effects in pts w/folic acid deficiency, hyperkalemia, AVOID in preg and lactation  
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TRIMETHOPRIM-SULFAMETHOXAZOLE(bactrim)   fixed dose combo, broad spectrum uses: UTI, pneumonia, GI infections, OM, shigellosis, bronchitis AE: GI, rash, hypersensitivity, crystalluria, blood dyscraias, CNS effects, AVOID in preg and lactation  
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Fluoroquinolones "floxacin"   CIPROFLOXACIN, levofloxacin, ofloxacin, lomefloxacin, sparfloxacin, moxifloxican, gatifloxacin, norfloxacin, trovafloxicin, alatrofloxacin, gemifloxacin  
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CIPROFLOXACIN   broad spectrum, IV or oral, not good on anaerobes inhibits bacerial DNA gryase & topoisomerase IV = bactericidal uses: resp tract, UTI, bones, joints, skin, soft tissue, traveler's diarrhea, DRUG OF CHOICE for anthrax  
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CIPROFLOXACIN adverse effects, interactions   GI, HA, dizziness, candida of pharynx and vagina, tendon injury, c. diff infection, photosensitivity Int: absorption decreased by: aluminum or magnesium antiacids, iron, zinc, sucralfae, milk & dairy can inc warfarin or theophylline levels  
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METRONIDAZOLE (flagyl)   bactericidal uses: protozoal infections, obligate anaerobe infections, H. Pylori, C. Diff (drug of choice), prophylaxis before sx AE: disulfurm rxn w/alcohol, neurotoxicity, allergies, superinfections, avoid in 1st trimester  
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DAPTOMYCIN   new (cyclic lipopetides) bactericidal for all gram + bacteria uses: staph (MRSA, VRSA), enterococci, streptococci AE: muscle pain/weakness, minimal drug int.  
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RIFAMPIN   broad spectrum used for TB, prophylaxis for meningitis quick resistence when used alone induces liver drug-metabolizing enzymes  
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RIFAXIMIN   nonabsorbal analog of rifampin used for traveler's diarrhea in pts 12 and older prevent hepatic encephalopathy  
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POLYMYXIN B   broad spectrum topical bactericidal agent forms pores or holes in memebrane often found in OTC antibacterial agents  
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BICITRACIN   topical agent inhibits cell wall synthesis used for staph infections and A streptococci infections  
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Uncomplicated UTI treatment   SULFAMETHOXAZOLE/TRIMETHOPRIM (bactrim) FOSFOMYCIN NITROFURANTOIN (macrobid) FLUROUINOLINES (Cipro or Levofloxacin)  
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Pyelonephritis treatment   SULFAMETHOXAZOLE/TRIMETHOPRIM (bactrim) FLUROUINOLINES (Cipro or Levofloxacin) SULFAMETHOXAZOLE/TRIMETHOPRIM (bactrim) FLUROUINOLINES (Cipro or Levofloxacin) CEPHALEXIN, CEFOTAXIME, CEFTRIAXONE  
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Complicated UTI treatment   SULFAMETHOXAZOLE/TRIMETHOPRIM (bactrim) FLUROUINOLINES (Cipro or Levofloxacin) SULFAMETHOXAZOLE/TRIMETHOPRIM (bactrim) AMOXICILLIN (w/clavulanic acid) CEPHALEXIN  
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Bacterial Prostatisis Treatment   FLUOROUINOLONES (Cipro) follow by DOXYCYCLINE  
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Urinary Tract Antiseptics: NITROFURANTOIN (macrobid)   bacteriostatic-low concentration bactericidal-high concentration uses: lower UTI, prophylaxis, recurrent UTIs AE: GI, pulmonary rxn, hematologic effecs, peripheral neuropathy, birth defects, CNS effects  
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Urinary Tract Antiseptics: METHANAMINE   prodrug, decomposes into ammonia and formaldehyde causing denaturing of the bacteria used for chronic lower UTIs contraindicated in pts with renal disease or liver disease  
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Chlamydia Trachomatis treatment   AZITHROMYCIN, DOXYCYCLINE, ERYTHORMYCIN BASE (infants and children)  
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Gonococcal Infection treatment   FLUOROUINOLINES: 1st drug: CEFTRIAXONE, 2nd drug: AZITHROMYCIN  
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Trichomonas vaginalis treatment   METRONIDAZOLE (flagyl), TINIDAZOLE  
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TB treatment guidelines   must contain 2 or more drugs to which the organism is sensitive  
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First Line TB drug therapy   Isoniazid, rifampin, rifapentine, rifabutin, pyrazinamide, and emthambutol  
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Second Line TB drug therapy   Fluroquinolones (Levofloxacin, moxifloxacin) Kanamycin, amidacin, capreomycin, streptomycin  
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Other drugs for TB therapy   para-aminosalicylic acid, ethionamide, cycloserine  
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Isoniazid   admin orally/IV, used in active TB (in combo), latent TB (alone or in combo with rifapentine)  
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Isoniazid MOA   inhibits synthesis of mycolic acid, necessary for mycobacterial cell wall, bactericidal to active cells, resistance can develop  
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Isoniazid AE,   hepatoxicity-need monthly levels drawn, peripheral neuropathy, CNS effects (seizures, dizziness, ataxia, depression), anemia-from Vit B6 deficiency, can give pyridoxine to prevent  
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Isoniazid Drug Interactions   inhibitor of liver enzymes, can raise levels of other drugs metabolized by liver, alcohol and other TB drugs can increase hepatoxicity  
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Rifampin   broad spectrum atnibx, inhibits protein systhesis, always give in combo to prevent resistence  
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Rifampin Uses   Active TB, pulmonary TB (drug of choice), other bacterial infections, leprosy  
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Rifampin AE, drug interactions   hepatoxicity, discoloration of urine (red-orange color), accelerates metabolism of OCs, warfarin, HIV drugs = decrease effectiveness  
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Rifapentine and Rifabutin   similar to rifampin  
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Pyrazinamide   bactericidal to M. Tuberculosis, used in combo with other TB drugs to treat active and latent TB  
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Pyraziamide & Rifampin   treat latent TB  
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Pyraziamide AE   hepatoxicity, nongouty polyarthalgias, hyperuricemia (inhibition of uric acid excretion)  
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Ethambutol   only active against mycobacteria, used in combo w/other drugs, INITIAL tx for TB  
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Ethambutol AE   optic neuritis = blurred vision, visual disturbances, allergic rxns, GI upset  
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Capreomycin   second line drug for TB treatment, injectable antibx, bateriostatic, used for TB resistant to primary agents  
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Capreomycin AE   kidney toxicity, ototoxicity - balance and tinnitus issues  
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Aminoglycosides use in TB tx   Amikacin, Kanamycin, streptomycin, AE: kidney toxicity, ototoxicity  
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Para-aminosalicylic Acid (PAS)   inhibits synthesis of folic acid, used in TB tx  
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Ethionimide   similar to isoniazid, less active, used in TB tx  
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Cycloserine   inhibits cell wall synthesis, used in TB tx  
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Bedaquiline   new drug, faster and better than all other TB drugs, inhibits ATP synthesis, causes prolonged QT interval and hepatoxicity  
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Tx for Active TB induction phase   4 drugs isoniazid, rifampin, pyrazinamide, ethambutol for 2 months  
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Tx for active TB Continuation phase   Isoniazid and rifampin x 4 months  
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Tx for active TB w/isoniazid resistence   Rifampin, pyrazinamide, themabutol x 6 months  
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Tx for latent TB   Isoniazid 2x/week for 6-9 months OR Isoniazid + rifapentine 1x/week for 3 months  
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Rifampin and HIV   rifampin can interact with drugs used to tx HIV, use RIFABUTIN, = less likely to interact with HIV anitviral drugs  
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Mycobacerium Avium Complex (MAC)   Azithromycin and clarithromycin used prophylactically  
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Tx fo active MAC infection   Azithromycin and clarithromycin + Ethambutol + Rifampin or Rifabutin  
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Paucibacillary Leprosy   skin smears are (-), 1-5 skin lesions, tx: 6 months of rifampin and dapsone  
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Multibacillary Leprosy   skin smears are (+), 6 or > lesions, tx: 12 months of rifampin, dapson, clofazimine  
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Dapsone   inhibit folic acid synthesis, used to tx leprosy  
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Clofazimine   used to tx leprosy, always combined with rifampin or dapsone  
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Polyenes: Amphotericin B   broad spectrum antifungal, binds to ergosterol, increase permeability of fungal cell membrane  
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Polyenes: Amphotericin B toxicity   highly toxic, binds to sterols in mammalian cell walls, used only against progressive and fatal infections, admin IV  
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Polyenes: Amphotericin B uses, AE   used for systemic fungal infections, AE: infusion rxn, nephrotoxicity (infuse saline), hypokalemia, bone marrow suppression  
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Azoles   block synthesis of ergosterol, broad spectrum, alternative to amphotericin B, oral, inhibit CYP450 enzymes, can increase levels of other drugs  
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Azoles: Itraconazole   drug of choice for blastomycsis, histoplasmosis, paracoccidioidomycosis, sportrichosis, and alternaitve for aspergillosis, candidiasis, cocciodiodomycosis  
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Azoles: Itraconazole AE/drug interaction   cardiac suppression, liver injury, inhibitor of CYP450, drugs that raise gastric pH can reduce absorption of itraconazole  
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Other Zoles   ketaconazole -slow acting, fluconazole (diflucan)-yeast infection, voriconazole-drug of choice for aspergillosis  
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Echinocandins-Anidulafungin, Micafungin   disrupt fungal cell wall-used for candida infections, given IV  
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Echinocandins-Caspofungin   disrupt fungal cell wall-used for aspergillis and candida infections, given IV  
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Pyrimidine Analog: Flucytosine   narrow spectrum antifungal, can develop resistance, disrupts fungal DNA and RNA synthesis  
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Pyrimidine Analog: Flucytosine-uses/AE   used in candida infections, c. neoformans, can be combined with amphotercin B. AE: bone marrow suppresion, hepatoxicity  
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Agents for Superficial Fungal Infections   Azoles, allyamines, polyenes, griseofulvin, ciclopirox  
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Allyamines: Naftifine, Terbuinafine, Butenafine   agent for superficial fungal infection that inhibition of squalene exposidase, which inhibits sysnthesis of ergosterol  
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Polyenes: Nystatin   agent for superficial fungal infection, given orally and topically  
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Griseofulvin   agent for superficial fungal infection that can interact with liver enzymes, not active against candida infections, used for dermatophytic infections  
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Ciclopirox   used for fungal infections of the nails  
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Antiviral: Acyclovir   1st choice for HSV and VZV, suppresses synthesis of viral DNA, oral/IV/topical, 1/2 life 2hrs. AE: reversible nephrotoxicity tx'd w/slow infusion and hydration,  
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Famciclovir   tx HSV, prodrug converted to penciclovir, longer 1/2 life, higher blood levels than acyclovir  
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Valcyclovir (valtrex)   tx HSV, prodrug converted to acyclovir, longer 1/2 life, higher blood levels, more AE in immunosuppressed pts  
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Foscarnet   tx CMV retinits in AIDS pts, acyclovir resistant HSV and VZV in immunocompromised pts, difficult to administer, not well tolerated, expensive, cause neprhotoxicity and electrolyte and mineral imbalances  
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Penciclovir   topical drug used for cold sores, suppress viral replication, used for recurrent HSV  
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Docosanol (Abreva)   topical drug used for cold sores, blocks viral entry into host cell, used for recurrent HSV  
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Drugs used for Cytomegalovirus (CMV)   suppress replication of viral DNA. Ganciclovir, Valganciclovir, Cidofovir, Foscarent  
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Valganciclovir   tx CMV, causes bone marrow suppression and some reproductive toxicity  
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Interferon Alfa-2b   tx Hep C, blocks viral entry into cells, synthesis of viral MRNA and proteins & viral assembly release, conjugaed with POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL (PEG) to make long acting interferons  
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Pegasys   Interferon alfa-2a w/ PEG, tx Hep C  
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Pegintron   Interferon alfa-2b w/PEG, tx Hep C  
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Interferon Alfa-2b + Ribavurin (Rebetol)   broad spectrum antiviral, tx Hep C, improve response rates when combined  
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Interferon Alfa-2b + Boceprevir or Telaprevir   protease inhibitors and inhibit HCV replication  
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Interferon Alf-2b adverse effects   flu-like symptoms, depression, bone marrow suppression, thyroid dysfxn, heart damage, Ribavurin is teratogenic and embryolethal can cause hemolytic anemia  
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Interferon Alfa-2b or Peginterfrom Alfa 2a   tx Hep B, given SC  
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Nucleoside Analogs   tx Hep B, given orally inhibits viral DNA synthesis, tx pts with highest risk d/t prolonged tx  
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Nucleoside Analog Agents   lamivudine, adefovir, entecavir, telbivudine, tenofovir  
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Osetamvir (Tamiflu-oral), Zanamivir (Rlenza-oral inhalation)   neuraminidase inhibitor (enzyme for viral replication), used to tx influenza, causes N/V and hypersensitivity rxn  
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Ribavirin   antiviral used to tx RSV, inhaled or oral, category X, can precipitate in mechanical breathing apparatus, should not be used with resp assistance.  
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Palivizumab (Synagis)   monoclonab antibody used for RSV prevention in preamature infants and those with chronic lung disease, causes hypersensitivity rxns  
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RTIs: Non-Nucleosides   do not get transported into DNA, bind directly to reverse transcriptase,  
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RTIs: Nucleosides/Nucleotides   reverse transcriptase inhibitor used to tx HIV, get transported into DNA, inhibit reverse tanscriptase, can cause lactic acidosis w/steatosis (rare and fatal)  
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RTI: Nucleosides/Nucleotides: Zidovudine (AZT)   tx HIV, given po/IV, short 1/2 life, penetrates CNS, causes anemia, neurtorpenia, and myopathy. used in pregnancy and delivery  
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RTI: Nucleosides/Nucleotides: Didanosine   tx HIV, buffered powder, po, cuases pancreatitis and peripheral neuropathy, causes extensive drug interactions  
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RTI: Nucleosides/Nucleotides: Abacavir   tx HIV, oral, causes fatal hypersensitivity rxn  
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RTI: Nucleosides/Nucleotides: Tenofovir   tx HIV, oral, causes asthenia, HA, GI upset, renal insufficiency  
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Nucleosides/Nucleotides: Efavirenz (Sustiva)   tx HIV, oral, causes rash, CNS side effects, teratogenic, kyperlipidemia, long 1/2 life, interfere with liver enzymes  
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Nucleosides/Nucleotides: Nevirapine   tx HIV, oral, causes rash and hepatoxicity, interfere with liver ezymes  
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Nucleosides/Nucleotides: Delavirdine   tx HIV, oral, causes rash, hepatoxicity, and pancreatitis, interfere with liver enzymes  
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Protease Inhibitors in HIV tx   when used in combo with NRTIs can reduce viral load to undectable levels, all have SE, mostly GI, glucose intolerance, hyperlipidemia, possible bone loss, inhibit liver enzymes, boosted with Ritonavir  
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Protease Inhibitors Agents in HIV TX   Saquinavir, ritonavir, indinavir, delfinavir, amprenavir, fosamprenavir, atazanavir, darunavir tipranavir  
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Integrase Inhibitors in HIV tx: Raltegravir   blocks intergration of viral DNA inot the genetic code of infected cell, NEW class, causes hypersensitivity rxn, indicated for combo thx  
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Fusion Inhibitors in HIV tx: Enfuvirtide   blocks entry of HIV into CD4 cells, 36 amino acid peptide, injected SC 2x/day,  
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CCR5 Antagonist in HIV tx: Maraviroc   block CCR5, metabolized in liver, given orally, causes: fever, cough, rash, liver toxicity, sore muscles, dizziness  
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Tenofovir Emitricitabine   used for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PREP), can reduce infection by 44-73%  
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NNRTI-based Efavirenz + Lamivudine or Emtricitabine + Zidovudine or Tenofovir   used for post-HIV exposure prophylaxis (PEP)  
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Occupational exposure to HIV   no PEP, 2 NRTIs (emtricitabine + tenofovir) and PI-based lopinavir/ritonir + emtricitabine + tenofovir  
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Antiretorviral Therapy (ART)   consists of 3 drugs: 2 from different classes NNRTI + 2 NRTIs, PI + 2 NRTIs, Raltegravir + 2 NRTIs  
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Ritonavir-protease inhibitor   inhibit P450 the most = drug interactions  
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PI and NNRTI drug interactions   Rifampin most problematic, decreased PI and NNRIT levels by increasing liver enymes, others: viagra, antihistamines, sedatives, drugs that lower cholesterol, anti-fungals, OCs  
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Chloroquine   anti-malarial drug (moderate attack and prophylaxis), active against erythocytic forms of parasite, drug of choice for: p. vivax and p. faheiparum  
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Choroquine MOA, AE   prevents organisms from converting heme (toxic to parasite) to nontoxic metabolites, give oral/IM, causes visual disturbances and GI effects  
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Mefloquine   anti-malarial drug, highly active against erthrocytic forms of P. vivax and P. falcuparum, drug of choice for phrophylaxis in regions wehre chloroquine-resistant P. vivax, and P. falciparum is found  
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Mefloquine MOA, AE   similar to chloroquine, given orally, AE: dose-related n/v, visual disturbances, dizziness, prolonged QT interval, CNS toxicity (vertigo, confusion, convulsions)  
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Mefloquine drug interactions   ketoconazole can increase levels, rifampin can decrease levels  
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Primaquine   anti-malarial drug, highly active against hepatic forms of p. vivax, used to eradicate P. vivax from liver, active against dormant forms  
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Primaquine AE   oral, take w/food, causes hemolysis especially in pts w/ G6PD deficiency  
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Artemether/Lumefantrine (Coatrem)   Artemisinin Derivative: anti-malarial tx, active against P. faciparu, only for tx not for prophylaxis, oral, taken w/food, active metabolite of drug kills parasite  
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Artemether/Lumefantrine (Coatrem) AE   some CNS effects (HA, dizziness), prolong QT interval, metabolized by CYPs so other drugs can affect levels  
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Artesunate   Artemisinin Derivative: anti-malarial tx (severe attack), drug of choice for severe malaria cases, only available from the CDC, give IV  
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Quinine   anti-malarial tx, used for chloroquine-resistant strains, active against erythrocytic forms only, requires adjunct thx, usually doxycycline, tetracycline, or clindamycin  
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Quinidine Gluconate   anti-malarial tx, only drug approved for parental thx, used in severe cases, should be injected slowly to prevent hypotension and acute circulatory response  
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Atovaquone/Proguamil   anti-malarial tx, prophylaxis and tx of malaria caused by chlorquine-restiant plasmodia, used for both erythocyctic and exoerythrocytic (hepatic) forms  
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Iodoquinol   drug of choice for tx of asymptomatic intestinal amebiasis, can be used in combo w/METRONIDAZOLE for symptomatic and systemic infections, oral, little absorption  
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Metronidazole (Flagyl) uses   active against seeral protozoal species, anaerobic bacteria, used for symptomatic intestinal amebiasis and systemic amebiasis, also girdiasis and trichomoniasis  
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Metronidazone (Flagyl) MOA   prodrug, converted to active form in anaerobic cells, impairs DNA, given oral/IV  
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Metronidazone (Flagyl) AE   Nausea, HA, hypersensitivity rxn, drug int: disulfiram-like effect, drugs that affect CYPA4  
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Tindazole   antiprotozoal drug, similar to metronidazole, longer 1/2 life, more expensive, oral, MOA/uses/AE same as Metronidazole,  
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Giardiasis Tx   Metronidazole, tinidazole, Nitazoxamide  
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Nitazoxanide   approved for C. parvum infections in immunocompetent children (cyptosporidiosis) and diarrhea caused by G. lamblia in adults  
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Nitazoxanide MOA/AE/Drug Int   disrupts protozoal energy metabolism, causes GI upset & yellow discoloration of eyes, binds to proteins, possible intx w/ other protein binding drugs  
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Trichomonisis Tx   Metronidazole, Tinidazole  
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Lice Tx   Permethin (Nix)-topical, pesticide, Malathion-topical, pesticide, Ivermectin-topical, oral, last line)  
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Scabies Tx   Permethrin, Ivermectin  
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Anti-Helmintics (worm infections): Mebendazole   used against pinworms, roundworm, hookworm, whipwork, filariae, decrease glucose transport and ATP = kills worms, oral, minimal absorption, takes 2-3 days to work, well tol,, teratogenic in animals  
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Anti-Helmintics (worm infections): Albendazole   active against round, hook, pin, and tape worms, oral with fatty meal to enhance absorption, prevents microtubule-depenent uptake of glucose in worm, AE: mild liver impairment, bone marrow suppression, teratogenic  
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Anti-Helmintics (worm infections): Pryantel Pamoate   used for pin, hook and round worms, depolarizing neuromuscular blocker, cholinesterase inhibitor = paralyzes worm, minimal amts absorbed, most stays in GI tract  
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Anti-Helmintics (worm infections): Ivermectin   broad spectrum, used for filariae, threadworms, scabes, hookworms, cutaneous lava migrans, paralyzes worm, oral, absorbed systemically, ? teratogenic  
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