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Penicillin MOA
interfere will cell wall synthesis, inhibit peptidoglycan cross-linking
List three penicillins
penicilln, amoxicillin, ampicilln, methicillin
Penicillin coverage
Gram positive cocci/rods, spirochetes, some anaerobes
Penicillin with Pseudomonas coverage
Piperacillin
pip/taz = Zosyn
Penicillin for ear infections
Amoxicillin
Amoxicillin coverage
HELPS (H. flu, E. col, listeria, proteus, salmonella) + enterococcus
Cross reactivity between penicillin and cephalosporins
4-10%
Name 2 1st gen cephalosporins
cephalexin, cefazolin
1st gen cephalosporin coverage
Gram + PEcK (Proteus, E. coli, Klebsilla)
Name 2 2nd gen cephalosporins
cefuroxime, cefaclor, cefprozil
2nd gen cephalosporin coverage
Gram + HEN PEcK (H. influ, Enterobacter, Neisseria, Proteus, E. coli, Klebsilla)
Name 2 3rd gen cephalosporins
ceftriaxone, ceftazidime
3rd gen cephalosporin coverage
more gram -,Pseudomonas, Lyme, gonorrhea, meningitis
Name 4th gen cephalosporins
cefepime
4th gen cephalosporin coverage
pseudomonas, G+ like 1st
Name three macrolides
erythromycin, clarithromycin, azithromycin
Coverage of macrolides
Atypical pna (Mycoplasma, Legionella, Chlamydia), G+
Macrolide side effects
abd. pain
ototoxic
metallic taste
Deadly side effect of macrolides
Long QT
rhadomyolysis with statins
Effects of statins
+HDL 30%
-TG 10-20%
-LDL 50-60%
Strongest statin
Crestor (rosuvastatin)
monitor proteinuria
Shortest 1/2 life statin
Zocor (simvastatin)
Statin with least drug-drug interactions
Pravachol
Side effects of statins
Myalgias
rhabdomyolysis
Elevate Liver enzymes (stop if 3x above normal)
List four contraindications to NSAIDS
Peptic Ulcer/GI bleed
Renal dysfunction
Samter's Triad
Pregnancy
What is Samter's Triad
nasal polyps
aspirin allergy
asthma
List worst patient subgroups for NSAIDS
elderly
HTN
Female
diuretics
DM
Common SE of NSAIDS
gastritis
fluid retention
COX II Drug
Celebrex
List three corticosteroids
Prednisone, prednisolone, cortisone,
How long before you need to start steroid taper
3 weeks
List three uses for corticosteroid
inflammatory disorders
severe allergic reactions
croup
Adverse effects of steroids
Cushings
HTN
Diabetes
Contraindications to steroids
GI bleeds
Diabetes
HTN
latent TB
psychiatric disorders
Causes of C. diff
Clindamycin
quinolones
Treatment of C. diff
stop antibiotic
oral metronidazole
oral vancomycin
stool transplant
List three Quinolones
ciprofloxicin
levofloxicin
moxifloxacin
Coverage for ciprofloxicin
Gram (-), pseudomonas
UTIs
Poor gram(+)
Locations of pseudomonas infection
Foot puncture
Otitis externa
Coverage for levoflxacin
Pneumonia
UTI
sinusitis
skin
prostatitis
Coverage for moxifloxacin
Pneumococcus
NOT for UTI (hepatic)
S/E of quinolones
tendon rupture
neurotoxic
phototoxic
prolonged QT
Contraindications to Beta blockers
asthma
peripheral vscular dz - gangrene
2nd degree heart block
Uses of Beta blockers
HTN
heart failure
public speaking
hyperthyroidism
BB with both alpha and beta
labetalol
Most B1 selective antagonists
atenolol
metoprolol
bisoprolol
Beta blocker drug interactions
adrenergic drugs:
cocaine
amphetamine
ergots
adrenaline
(Causes unopposed alpha HTN)
List three serious drug drug
macrolides + statins
cyclosporine + St. John's wort
warfarin + anything
SSRI + MAOI
List three members of ACEI
lisinopril
enalapril
captopril
Uses for ACEI
HTN
CHF
kidney protection diabetics
S/E for ACEI
cough
angioedema
increase K
increase Cr
Name one ARB
losartan
Benefits of ARB
less cough
less angioedema
3 best drugs for tx of microalbuminuria
ACEI
ARB
Diltiazem
Best combination for tx of microalbuminuria
ACEi+ARB
(but may increase morbidity and mortality)
Best way to reduce hyperkalemia when seen with ACE or ARB
Loop diuretic
List three contraindications to Triptans
complex migraine
pregnancy
HTN & coronary dz
List 2 uses of Triptans
migraine
Cluster HA
What is a complex migraine
Migraine with neurologic symptoms: weakness, loss of vision, difficulty speaking
Contraindications to OCP
Smokers > 35
thromboembolic dz
migraines with aura
pregnancy
endometrial Ca
HTN
liver dz
Number 18
??? any fun fact about David
What is a sulfa moiety
sulfonamide (R-S(=O)2-NH2)
Name two sulfa drugs
antibiotics (TMP/sulfamethozazole)
diuretics: hydrochlorothiazide
loop: furosemide
COX2: celecoxib
A/E of sulfas
Stevens-Johnson syndrome
itchy rash -fixed drug rxn
Which diuretic class keeps Ca?
Thiazide
Which diuretic class losses K and Na?
Both thiazides and loops
Contraindicatons to metformin
Pts with dehydration
Pts with Cr > 1.5
Pts getting IV contrast
A/E of metformin
metabolic acidosis
Metformin MOA
decreases gluconeogenesis and increases insulin sensitiviity
Name two thiazolidinediones
piogitazone (Actos)
rosiglitazone (Avandia)
MOA of thiazolidinediones
decrease peripheral insulin resistance
sitagliptin (Januvia) MOA
Inhibits DPP-4, preventing breakdown of GLP-1 and GIP -> potentiates insuline secretion
S/E of thiazolidinediones
hepatitis (check LFTs)
edema (Avoid in CHF)
hypoglycemia
What is FDA approved
Studies done for this use
What is off-label use
If standard of care- everyone uses it but not FDA studied
New- puts you at higher legal risk
Illegal for company to promote off-label use.
Sulfa vs. TMP/Sulfa vs. TMP alone
Sulfa: sinusitis (G+,G-), UTIs
TMP/SMX: UTI, PCP, MRSA, parasitic, nocardia
TMP: UTI if sulfa allergy, quick resistance develops
TMP MOA
dihydrofolate reductase inhibitor -> blocks folate
Digoxin Side-effects
arrythmias (Torsades)
N/V
xanthosmia (yellow vision)
How to treat Digoxin OD?
Digibind (Fab)
SSRI with longest 1/2 life
Prozac (fluoxitine)
SSRI with least side effects
Celexa (citalopram)
Common SSRI S/E
Decreased libido
Diarrhea
weight gain
headache
SEROTONIN SYNDROME
List 2 SNRIs
Venlafaxine (Effexor)
Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
Uses of SNRIs
depression
chronic pain
S/E of SNRIs
diastolic HTN
worse withdrawal SI
Strongest Narcotic
Fentanyl
S/E of narcotics
nausea
constipation
respiratory depression
addiction
Treatment of narcotic overdose
naloxone (Narcan)
List three benzodiazepines
Lorazepam (Ativan)
alprazolam (Xanax)
diazepam (Valium)
Use of Benzodiazepines
anxiety
hypnotic
seizures
sedation
parasomnias
amnestic
Typical antipsychotic S/E
EPS (akathisia, parkinsonism, tardive dyskinesia, dystonic rxn)
anticholinergic
NMS
Atypical antipsychotic S/E
metabolic syndrome
cardiac death
NMS also possible
Treatment of EPS
benadryl
Treatment of NMS
dantrolene
bromocriptine
Overdose of levothyroxine
osteoporosis
cardiac arrhythmias
hypoglycemia
Underdosing of levothyroxine
wt gain
constipation
dry mouth
increased triglycerides
Frequency of TSH monitoring on synthroid?
Every 3 mo until stable, then yearly
What are A/B rated generics?
Equivalent within 3-5% of brand name (pharmacist can substitute)
What makes macrodantin unique and what does it treat?
Complete first pass metabolism (no tissue levels)
Treats UTI
What are S/E of macrodantin (nitrofurantoin)
hepatic/pulmonary fibrosis
N/V
(colors urine orange)
Spironolactone vs. Eplerenone
Spironolactone - K sparing diuretic for Class 3/4 HF. Causes gynecomastia
Eplerenone - less gynecomastic
Tramadol Use, S/E
pain (opioid + SSNRI)
S/E: nausea, decreases seizure threshold, serotonin toxicity (with SSRIs)
Nasal steroid use & SE
use: allergic rhinitis
SE: nosebleeds
Inhaled steroids use & SE
use: asthma, eosinophilic esophagitis
SE: thrush, hoarseness
Name two short acting Beta-adrenergics
albuterol, purbuterol
Name two long acting Beta-adrenergics
fometerol, salmeterol
What is advair
Combination of fluticasone + salmeterol
PPI vs. H2
PPI blocks stimulated acid (give with food). Stronger
H2: weaker, quicker
Risks of PPI/H2
decrease Ca2+ bone density
Increase pna risk
cimetidine - blocks P450
Name two dihydropyridine CCB, use,SE
nifedipine, amlodipine
vasodilitation (HTN, spasm)
SE: edema
Name two non-dihydropyridine CCB, use,SE
Verapamil, diltiazem
Angina, arrhythmia, migraines
SE: constipation,
Name three tetracyclines
tetracycline
doxycycline
minocycline
Uses of tetracyclines
acne - minicycline
Lyme - doxycycline
MRSA - doxycycline
chlamydia, gonorrhea, atypicals
S/E of tetracyclines
photosensitivity
grey teeth - no kids
esophagitis
Name two fibrates and use
gemfibrozil & fenofibrate
Use: reduce triglycerides
S/E of fibrates, interaction, mortality
stomach upset
rhabdomyolysis with statins
Does not decrease all cause mortality (+GI/colon CA)
Fish oil vs. lovaza
lovaza - purified, prescription
fish oil - "fish burp" (freeze pills)
Aspirin MOA
irreversibly acetylates platelets
Aspirin S/E
GI bleeding
tinnitus (ototoxic)
metabolic acidosis
Epinephrine Use
alpha & beta agonist
anaphylaxis, asthma, hypotension
Strongest antihistamine
hydroxyzine
Least sedating antihystamine
fexofenadine (Allegra)
loratadine similar (Claritin)
Phenytoin DPH use
seizures
Phenytoin DPH toxicity syndrome
vertical nystagmus
gingival hyperplasia
teratogenic
Phenytoin drug interaction
other anticonvulsants
Metronidazole uses
C.diff
anaerobic
parasitic
Metronidazole SE
peripheral neuropathy
metallic taste
disulfiram-like rxn with EtOH
Niacin use
Vit B3
medium doses increases HDL
Niacin S/E
Flushing
block with ASA
Wellbutrin contraindication
decreases seizure threshold
Wellbutrin uses
antidepressant
Smoking cessation
(Less weight gain/sex SEs)
Trazadone uses
antidepressant
Insomnia
Trazadone S/E
sedation
priapism
Bisphosphonates use
inactivate osteoclasts
Bisphosphonates SE
osteonecrosis of the jaw
gastritis
risk of a. fib.