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1. We use different drugs to treat different bugs based on:
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a. What allergies the patient has
b. What the bug is sensitive to c. The cost d. The duration of therapy |
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2. Many antibiotics cause
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stomach upset and diarrhea
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4. What is a superinfection and how does that differ from a superbug?
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Def of superinfection
Those that occur during or after administration of antimicrobial therapy – Most common with a broad spectrum antibiotic that also affects normal flora • Pseudomembranous colitis(infection of the large intestine (colon) with an overgrowth of Clostridium difficile bacteria.), Candidiasis (yeast infection) |
superbug def,
A superbug is bacteria that doesn’t respond to standard antibiotics. It’s a bit analogous to putting on a Superman suit — all of our bullets bounce off it, |
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Some antibiotics can cause what?
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superinfections
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Why do we have superbugs?
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Superbugs can be cultivated by the indiscriminate use of broad spectrum antibiotics.
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6. Some drugs are toxic to the kidneys
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a. Vancomycin
b. Aminoglycosides |
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Antifungals:
1. Remember LIVER and CYP450 system!!!! |
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Antifungals
•Prototype: Amphotericin B (Fungizone) is highly |
toxic
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What does flu drugs do?
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Flu drugs do not stop the virus, but may shorten symptom time
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Antivirals Couple of different types- :
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1. Couple of different types- Influenza, herpesvirus, HIV
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Similarity of HIV and TB
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HIV is treated with multiple drugs at one time (just like TB!!)
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The HIV drugs work in different ways to treat the virus
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Basic concept of HIV treatment is to STOP REPLICATION of the virus
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