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Insulins & analogs
Aspart
Detemir
Glargine
Glulisine
Lispro
NPH
Regular crystalline insulin
Incretin-like drugs
exenatide
sitagliptin
Amylin analogs
pramlintide
Sulfonureas
(oral anti-diabetic drugs)
chlorpropamide
glipizide
glyburide
glimepiride
tolbutamide
Meglitinides
(oral anti-diabetic drugs)
Repaglinide
Phenylalnine analogs
(oral anti-diabetic drugs)
Nateglinide
Biguanides
(oral anti-diabetic drugs)
metformin
Thiazolidinediones
(oral anti-diabetic drugs)
Rosiglitazone
Pioglitazone
Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors
(oral anti-diabetic drugs)
Acarbose
Miglitol
Rapid acting insulin
lispro
aspart
glulisine
Short acting insulin
regular crystalline insulin
Intermediate acting insulin
NPH
Long acting insulin
detemir
glargine
Lispro
Rapid acting insulin
modification of aa (B28 and B29) to Lys-Pro
promotes adsorption by preventing self-association
Aspart
Rapid acting insulin
Modification of aa (B28 pro to asp) promotes adsorption by preventing self association
Glulisine
Rapid acting insulin
Modification of aa (B3 and B29 pro to lys and glu) promotes adsorption by preventing self association
Regular crystalline insulin
Short acting insulin
wild type aa sequence
NPH
Intermediate acting insulin
wild type aa sequence with protamine added in a 1:6 molar ratio
cloudy solution with insulin complexed
Glargine
Long-acting Insulin
modified aa (A21 to gly add two arg at B31 B32)
insulin soluble at acidic pH, precipitates at neutral - slows absorption
Detemir
Long-acting Insulin
modified aa (C-term B chain deleted, added myristic acid)
increases self-aggregation and albumin binding
Chlorpropamide
sulfonurea
first gen (less available)
longest acting ~60 hrs
increase insulin sec by decreasing K efflux
reduce glucagon
SDFX: hypoglycemia, resistance, weight gain
Tolbutamide
sulfonurea
first gen (less available)
increase insulin sec by decreasing K efflux
reduce glucagon
SDFX: hypoglycemia, resistance, weight gain
Glipizide
sulfonurea
2d gen (more potent)
increase insulin sec by decreasing K efflux
reduce glucagon
SDFX: hypoglycemia, resistance, weight gain
Glyburide
sulfonurea
2d gen (more potent)
increase insulin sec by decreasing K efflux
reduce glucagon
SDFX: hypoglycemia, resistance, weight gain
Glimepiride
sulfonurea
2d gen (more potent)
increase insulin sec by decreasing K efflux
reduce glucagon
SDFX: hypoglycemia, resistance, weight gain
Repaglintide
meglitinide
bind ATP-K channels and increase insulin secretion with higher affinity than sulfonureas
potent, 4-5 hour duration
SDFX: hypoglycemia, wt gain, caution w/ renal or hepatic failure
Nateglinide
D-phenylalanine analog
stimulates insulin secretion by blocking K channel
faster, shorter action than meglitinides, with fewer SDFX
safer for renal failure
Metformin
biguanide
activate AMP kinase that senses energy changes, reduces hepatic glucose output
SDFX: GI discomfort, lactic acidosis
NO hypoglycemia
Rosiglitazone
thiazolidinedione
agonist for PPAR-gamma, increase insulin sensitivity in target tissues
SDFX: liver tox, CV, wt gain
Pioglitazone
thiazolidinedione
agonist for PPAR-gamma, increase insulin sensitivity in target tissues
SDFX: liver tox, CV, wt gain
Acarbose
alpha-glucosidase inhibitor
reduces intestinal absorption of carbohydrates
SDFX: flatulence, diarrhea, abdominal pain, hepatic tox?
Miglitol
alpha-glucosidase inhibitor
reduces intestinal absorption of carbohydrates
SDFX: flatulence, diarrhea, abdominal pain, hepatic tox?
Pramlintide
amylin analog, SQ
inhibits glucagon secretion and has CNS mediated anorectic effect
useful in both type I and II diabetics
Sitagliptin
Inhibitor of incretin degredation
oral
stimulates both beta and alpha cells (inc insulin, dec glucagon) decreasing postprandial glucose
type II diabetics
Exenatide
Incretin agonist
SQ
stimulates both beta and alpha cells (inc insulin, dec glucagon) decreasing postprandial glucose
type II diabetics
Thyroid hormones
Thyroxine (T4)
Triiodothyronine (T3)
T4+T3
Thioamides/thiouracil
Propylthiouracil
Methimazole
Other thyroid drugs
Potassium iodide
Radioactive iodine
Misc agents for thyroid disease
propranolol
Propylthiouracil - PTU
Thioamide
oral,works faster than MMI, less potent
less risk to fetus than MMI, ok for lactation
inhibit thyroidperoxidase
initial timecourse is slow
SDFX: skin rash, delayed hypothyroidism, agranulocytosis
Methimazole - MMI
Thioamide
oral, more potent longer acting than PTU
not pregnant, ok for lactation
inhibit thyroidperoxidase
initial timecourse is slow
SDFX: skin rash, delayed hypothyroidism, agranulocytosis
Potassium iodide
Iodide - greater than 6 mg / day
inhibits release and synthesis of T4 and T3
transient effect, fast acting
SDFX: rash, swollen salivary glands
Radioactive iodine
I-131, oral
concentrates in thyroid and damages it
slow acting
not pregnant/lactating
SDFX: delayed hypothyroidism, radiation
Propranolol
beta-adrenergic antagonist
used for symptoms of hyperthyroidism
Thyroxine
T4 synthetic
t.5 7 days
converted to T3 in peripheral tissues
less expensive
adverse: thyrotoxicosis, CV stress
Triiodothyronine
T3 synthetic
4x as potent
t.5 1 day
more expensive
adverse: thyrotoxicosis, CV stress
Glucocorticoids
cortisol
dexamethasone
prednisolone
Mineralocorticoids
fludrocortisone
Mineralocorticoid antagonists
spironolactone
eplerenone
Synthesis inhibitors
aminoglutethimide
metyrapone
ketoconazole
Cortisol
glucocorticoid

SDFX: hyperglycemia, myopathy, osteoporosis, cataracts, ulcers, behavior, ect...
adrenal insufficiency on withdrawal
Prednisolone
glucocorticoid
5:.3 (glucocorticoid to mineralocorticoid)
SDFX: hyperglycemia, myopathy, osteoporosis, cataracts, ulcers, behavior, ect...
adrenal insufficiency on withdrawal
Fludracortisone
mineralocorticoid
10:250 (glucocorticoid to mineralocorticoid)
useful for adrenal insufficency
SDFX: fluid, electrolyte abnormalities, htn
Dexamethasone
glucocorticoid
30:0 (glucocorticoid to mineralocorticoid)
SDFX: hyperglycemia, myopathy, osteoporosis, cataracts, ulcers, behavior, ect...
adrenal insufficiency on withdrawal
Spironolactone
mineralocorticoid antagonist
also androgen antagonist
used to treat primary aldosteronism
Eplerenone
mineralocorticoid antagonist
not an androgen antagonist
used to treat primary aldosteronism
Aminoglutethimide
blocks adrenocortical steroid synthesis
inhibits conversion of cholesterol to pregnenolone
treatment for Cushing's Syndrome
Metyrapone
blocks adrenocortical steroid synthesis
inhibits conversion of 11-deoxy compounds to cortisol and corticosterone
treatment for Cushing's Syndrome
Ketoconazole
blocks adrenocortical steroid synthesis
inhibits many steps in steroid synthesis
treatment for Cushing's Syndrome
Dexamethosone supression test
Dexamethasone will supress cortisol if Cushing's is due to increased ACTH from pituitary, but not if there is primary adrenocortical hyperfunction or ACTH secretion by a tumor.
estrogens
estrodiol
ethinyl estrodiol
estrone sulfate
diethylstilbestrol
SERMs
tamoxifen
raloxifene
Estrogen receptor antagonists
clomiphene
ICI-182, 780
Aromatase inhibitors
Anastrozole
Exemestane
Progestins
drospirenone
progesterone
medroxyprogesterone acetate
norethindrone
norgestrel
Progestin receptor antagonists
RU 486 (mifepristone)
Gonadotropins
FSH
CG
GnRH and analogs
GnRH
synthetic agonist
synthetic antagonist
Androgens
testosterone
testosterone proprionate
17alpha-alkylated androgens
methyltestosterone
danazol
5alpha-reductase inhibitors
dutasteride
finasteride
Androgen receptor antagonists
bicalutamide
flutamide
nilutamide
progesterone
Progestin
prevent fertilization by decreasing amount and viscosity of cervical mucus
prevent ovulation by inhibiting hypothalamus and pituitary
SDFX: headaches, abnormal bleeding
norethindrone
Progestin
oral daily, IUD
prevent fertilization by decreasing amount and viscosity of cervical mucus
prevent ovulation by inhibiting hypothalamus and pituitary
SDFX: headaches, abnormal bleeding
medroxyprogesterone acetate
Progestin
IM 3 month injections
prevent fertilization by decreasing amount and viscosity of cervical mucus
prevent ovulation by inhibiting hypothalamus and pituitary
SDFX: headaches, abnormal bleeding
norgestrel
Progestin
oral daily
prevent fertilization by decreasing amount and viscosity of cervical mucus
prevent ovulation by inhibiting hypothalamus and pituitary
SDFX: headaches, abnormal bleeding
Drospirenone
Progestin
also has enhanced activity as mineralocorticoid and androgen antagonist
prevent fertilization by decreasing amount and viscosity of cervical mucus
prevent ovulation by inhibiting hypothalamus and pituitary
SDFX: headaches, abnormal bleeding
estradiol
estrogen
ethinyl estradiol
estrogen
combined with progestin (norethindrone or drospirenone) for oral contraceptive
21 on, 7 off, other
patches, rings
Prevent ovulation by inhibiting pituitary and hypothalamus (much more than progestin only), decrease cervical mucous to prevent fertilization
SDFX: headaches, nausea, wt gain, CV in smokers
decreased incidence of endometrial, ovarian cancer
diethylstilbesterol
estrogen
estrone sulfate
estrogen
Postcoital contraceptives
high doses for a few days of est + prog or progestrin alone
90-98% effective if within 72 hours
clomiphene
estrogen receptor antagonist
ant in bone, breast, CV system and uterus
useful for induction of ovulation. When given in the early follicular phase, ant inhibitory effects of estrogen on pituitary and hypothalamus. (fertility Tx)
ICI-182, 780
estrogen receptor antagonist
ant in bone, breast, CV system and uterus
useful for induction of ovulation. When given in the early follicular phase, ant inhibitory effects of estrogen on pituitary and hypothalamus. (fertility Tx)
Tamoxifen
Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator
SERM
agonist in bone, CV, uterus
antagonist in breast
useful for breast cancer, osteoporosis, post-menopausal symptoms
Raloxifene
Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator
SERM
agonist in bone, CV
antagonist in breast and uterus
useful for breast cancer, osteoporosis, post-menopausal symptoms
lower risk of thromboembolic events and uterine cancer than tamoxifen
anastrozole
Aromatase inhibitor
non-steroidal
inhibits conversion of testosterone to estradiol
useful in breast cancer, ect...
SDFX: hot flashes, lipids?
exemestane
Aromatase inhibitor
steroidal
inhibits conversion of testosterone to estradiol
useful in breast cancer, ect...
SDFX: hot flashes, lipids?
RU 486
Progestin receptor antagonist
used for abortion with prostaglandin agonist
also glucocorticoid agonist
testosterone
androgen
transdermally or buccal tablets (not oral)
replacement therapy in male hypogonadism
treatment of some catabolic states (wasting)
SDFX: feminization, suppression of hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis, edema, jaundice, hepatic carcinoma
testosterone propionate
androgen
replacement therapy in male hypogonadism
treatment of some catabolic states (wasting)
SDFX: feminization, suppression of hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis, edema, jaundice, hepatic carcinoma
methyltestosterone
17-alpha-alkylated androgen
more effective orally, more side effects (hepatic toxicity) than non-alkylated androgens
uses: replacement therapy in male hypogonadism
treatment of some catabolic states (wasting)
SDFX: feminization, suppression of hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis, edema, jaundice, hepatic carcinoma
danazol
17-alpha-alkylated androgen
more effective orally, more side effects (hepatic toxicity) than non-alkylated androgens
uses: replacement therapy in male hypogonadism
treatment of some catabolic states (wasting)
SDFX: feminization, suppression of hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis, edema, jaundice, hepatic carcinoma
finasteride
5alpha-reductase inhibitor
antiandrogen
used for BPH, prost C, hirsutism, congenital adrenal hyperplasia...
dutasteride
5alpha-reductase inhibitor
antiandrogen
used for BPH, prost C, hirsutism, congenital adrenal hyperplasia...
flutamide
androgen receptor antagonist
antiandrogen
used for BPH, prost C, hirsutism, congenital adrenal hyperplasia...
bicalutamide
androgen receptor antagonist
antiandrogen
used for BPH, prost C, hirsutism, congenital adrenal hyperplasia...
nilutamide
androgen receptor antagonist
antiandrogen
used for BPH, prost C, hirsutism, congenital adrenal hyperplasia...
FSH
gonadotropin
to induce follicular growth
with LH to treat hypogonadotropic hypogonadism
CG
gonadotropin
used to diagnose pregnancy
to induce ovulation
to treat cryptorchidism
to treat hypogonadotropic hypogonadism
GnRH
wild-type GnRH
injection
used to stimulate GnRH secretion
delayed puberty, anovulatory disorders
synthetic GnRH agonist
long acting, after initial stimulation of gonadotropin secretion, supress it
used like GnRH antagonist to supress gonaotropin secretion
synthetic GnRH antagonist
treatment of precocious puberty in boys and other androgen excesses
endometriosis and dysmenorrhea and stopping gonadotropin secretion in ovulation-induction
GH Related
growth hormone
sermorelin acetate
IGF-1
pegvisomant
Somatostatin agonists
octreotide
lanreotide
D2 agonists
bromocriptine
cabergoline
pergolide
Posterior pituitary
Desmopression
oxytocin
vasopressin
Vitamin D & analogs
vitamin D
vitamin D2
vitamin D3
Miscellaneous calcium metabolism agents
PTH
calcitonin
Bisphosphonates
alendronate
etidronate
pamidronate
risedronate
tiludronate
Growth Hormone
human recombinant growth hormone, SQ, IM
used to stimulate growth in children
correct metabolic problems in adults
SDFX: mostly in adults, peripheral edema, carpal tunnel, impaired glucose tolerance, hypothyroidism
children: increased intracranial pressure
Sermorelin acetate
Synthetic GHRH analogue
SDFX: injection site reactions, headaches
IGF-1
GH-related
human, recombinant
used only in syndromes of GH resistance
Only supplies growth effects, not metabolic
Pegvisomat
GH-related
GH antagonist
blocks the action of growth hormone (modified aa seq of wt GH
complexed with polyethylene glycol)
Octreotide
Somatostatin agonist
binds to type 2 and 5 receptors (not the ones n the pancreas)
inhibits GH release
SDFX: nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain, gallstones
Lanreotide
Somatostatin agonist
binds to type 2 and 5 receptors (not the ones n the pancreas)
inhibits GH release
SDFX: nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain, gallstones
Bromocriptine
D2 agonist
used to treat hyperprolactinemia (hypothalamic dopamine is an inhibitory factor for prolactin release)
Tx: amenorrhea, infertility, galactorhea, preventing lactation
SDFX: nausea, headaches, orthostatic hypotension
Cabergoline
D2 agonist
used to treat hyperprolactinemia (hypothalamic dopamine is an inhibitory factor for prolactin release)
Tx: amenorrhea, infertility, galactorhea, preventing lactation
SDFX: nausea, headaches, orthostatic hypotension
Pergolide
D2 agonist
used to treat hyperprolactinemia (hypothalamic dopamine is an inhibitory factor for prolactin release)
Tx: amenorrhea, infertility, galactorhea, preventing lactation
SDFX: nausea, headaches, orthostatic hypotension
Oxytocin
Posterior pituitary hormone
modulates tm ion currents in myometrium for contractions
used to induce labor
Vasopressin
Posterior pituitary hormone
V1 receptors - vasoconstriction
V2 receptors - renal tubule - increases water resorption
used as replacement therapy in diabetes insipidus of pituitary origin
Desmopressin
Posterior pituitary hormone
V1 receptors - vasoconstriction
V2 receptors - renal tubule - increases water resorption
used as replacement therapy in diabetes insipidus of pituitary origin
Vitamin D
synthesized using liver, skin and kidney
causes increased adsorption of calcium (hypercalcemia)
oral or IM
Vitamin D2
(ergocalciferol)
causes increased adsorption of calcium (hypercalcemia)
oral or IM
Vitamin D3
(calcitriol)
causes increased adsorption of calcium (hypercalcemia)
oral or IM
PTH
parathyroid hormone
physiologically increases bone resorption
at low and intermittent doses paradoxically increases bone formation
Tx osteoporosis
Calcitonin
Inhibits bone resorption and causes hypocalcemia
made in C cells of thyroid
SQ, IM , nasal spray
Salmon calcitonin and synthetic human calcitonin
Etidronate
3-bisphosphonates
inhibit bone resorption - net hypocalcemia
parenteral
Pamidronate
3-bisphosphonates
inhibit bone resorption - net hypocalcemia
parenteral
Alendronate
3-bisphosphonates
inhibit bone resorption - net hypocalcemia
parenteral or oral
poorly absorbed orally, esopagitis
Risedronate
3-bisphosphonates
inhibit bone resorption - net hypocalcemia
parenteral or oral
poorly absorbed orally, esopagitis
Tiludronate
3-bisphosphonates
inhibit bone resorption - net hypocalcemia
parenteral or oral
poorly absorbed orally, esopagitis
Osteoporosis Tx
exercise, no smoking
calcium, vitamin D
prevent calcium mobilization:
calcitonin, SERM, bisphosphanate, estrogen?
stimulate bone formation:
PTH- low & intermittant
Penicillins
cell wall active agents
penicillin G
penicillin V
Beta-lactamase resistant cell wall active agents
oxacillin
Extended spectrum cell wall active agents
amoxicillin
ampicillin
piperacillin
ticarcillin
Beta lactamase inhibitors
clavulanic acid
sulbactam
tazobactam
Cephalosporins
cell wall active agents
1st gen
cephalexin
cefazolin
2d gen
cefaclor
3d gen
cefixime
4th gen
cefepime
Carbapenems
cell wall active agents
imipenem
meropenem
cilastatin - peptidase inhibitor
Monobactams
cell wall active agents
aztreonam
Other cell wall active agents
Bacitracin
daptomycin
fosfomycin
vancomycin
Penicillin G
beta-lactams inhibit transpeptidase, bactericidal, exr in urine, not topical, not to CNS
oldest penicillin - G+/G- cocci
oral not very effective - IV
different salts
lactamase sensitive
Penicillin V
beta-lactams inhibit transpeptidase, bactericidal, exr in urine, not topical, not to CNS
orally absorbed better than penicillin G, similar
oral not suitable for serious infections
Oxacillin
beta lactamase resistant beta-lactam inhibit transpeptidase, bactericidal, exr in urine, not topical, not to CNS
penicillinase resistant staph, mixed staph and strep infections
more side effects
(enterococci and MRSA resistant)
Amoxicillin
Extended spectrum penicillin
non-lactamase g- bacilli (E coli, salmonella, shigella, H. influenzae.)
Ampicillin
Extended spectrum penicillin
like amoxicillin
Tx: non-lactamase g- bacilli (E coli, salmonella, shigella, H. influenzae.)
often rashes,
oral absorption reduced by food
Piperacillin
Extended spectrum penicillin
carbenacillin-like
not lactamase resistant
parenteral
reserved for serious infection - pseudomonas
Ticarcillin
Extended spectrum penicillin
carbenacillin-like
not lactamase resistant
parenteral
reserved for serious infection - pseudomonas
clavulanic acid
beta lacatmase inhibitor
suicide substrate stops lactamse
synergistic when used with amoxicillin to treat beta-lactamase producers
sulbactam
beta lacatmase inhibitor
suicide substrate stops lactamse
synergistic when used with amoxicillin to treat beta-lactamase producers
tazobactam
beta lacatmase inhibitor
suicide substrate stops lactamse
synergistic when used with amoxicillin to treat beta-lactamase producers
Cephalexin
Cephalosporin -1st GEN
g+, some ca g-, not CNS
surgical prophylaxis, staph & strep

inhibitor of cell wall synthesis
not topical
oral, IV, IM, excr in urine
SDFX: well tol, GI, allergy 5%
Cefazolin
Cephalosporin -1st GEN
g+, some ca g-, not CNS
surgical prophylaxis, staph & strep

inhibitor of cell wall synthesis
not topical
oral, IV, IM, excr in urine
SDFX: well tol, GI, allergy 5%
Cefaclor
Cephalosporin 2d GEN
g+, extended g-,
some efficacy vs oral and bowel anaerobes

inhibitor of cell wall synthesis
not topical
oral, IV, IM, excr in urine
SDFX: well tol, GI, allergy 5%
Cefixime
Cephalosporin -3d GEN
g+, extended g-, penetrates CNS! use for meningitis

inhibitor of cell wall synthesis
not topical
oral, IV, IM, excr in urine
SDFX: well tol, GI, allergy 5%
Cefepime
Cephalosporin -4th GEN
g+, extended g-, enhanced betalactamse resistance
penetrates CNS! use for meningitis
as good as 1st gen for g+ (unlike 2&3 gen)

inhibitor of cell wall synthesis
not topical
oral, IV, IM, excr in urine
SDFX: well tol, GI, allergy 5%
Imipenem
Carbapenem
like penicillin- C instead of S
g+, g- rods, anaerobes - Tx serious nosocomial infections
resistant to many beta lactamses
parenteral. renal excr., crosses CNS
coadminister with renal dehydropeptidase inhibitor (cilastatin)
SDFX: neurotox, seiz, GI, cross allergy w/pen
Meropenem
Carbapenem- doesn't need cilastatin
like penicillin- C instead of S
g+, g- rods, anaerobes - Tx serious nosocomial infections
resistant to many beta lactamses
parenteral. renal excr., crosses CNS
SDFX: neurotox, seiz, GI, cross allergy w/pen
Cilastatin
renal dehydropeptidase inhibitor coadminister with meropenem
Aztreonam
Monobactam
g- rods, no g+ or anaerobes
(like aminoglycasides, less toxic)
same mech as penicillin, synthetic
IM/IV, renal elim, ent. inflamed CNS
SDFX: mild, phlebitis at inj
Vancomycin
inh cell wall synthesis by blocking precursor formation

g+ cocci, bacilli, not many g-
MRSA, coag-staph, strep pneumo, combo w/aminoglycocides synergy

bactericidal for dividing cultures
excr kidney, not oral (except for gut), CNS if infl
SDFX:hypersens, phlebitis, ototox/nephrotox at high dose
Bacitracin
Interferes with cell wall biosynthesis
nephrotoxicity limits to topical admin
oral for gut (poorly absorbed)
hypersensitivity rare
Daptomycin
depolarizes g+ bacteria, rapidly bacteriocidal
MRSA, Strep, vanc resistant enterococcus
new, novel
IV, renal exc
SDFX: muscle pain/weakness, incr creatine phosphokinase
Fosfomycin
inh cell wall biosynthesis by blocking peptidoglycan synthesis
SINGLE dose uncomplicated UTI's
exr. unchanged into urine
Aminoglycosides
amikacin
gentamicin
neomycin
tobramycin
Tetracyclines
tetracycline
doxycycline
Macrolides
azithromycin
clarithromycin
erythromycin
telithromycin
Lincomycins
clindamycin
Streptogramins
quinupristin
dalfopristin
Misc agents that inhibit bacterial protein synthesis
chloramphenicol
linezolid
mupirocin
Gentamicin
Aminoglycoside
IM, slow IV
resistant aerobic g- (e coli, kleb, pseudomonas)
SDFX: low TI, ototox.nephrotoxicity
bind to 30s bacterial ribosomal subunit blocks initiation, translation, causes wrong aa insertion -rapidly bacteriocidal
excluded from cells, low CNS, poor oral absorp, renal excr
Neomycin
Aminoglycoside
IM, slow IV, oral for GI preop
resistant aerobic g- (e coli, kleb, pseudomonas)
SDFX: low TI, ototox.nephrotoxicity
bind to 30s bacterial ribosomal subunit blocks initiation, translation, causes wrong aa insertion -rapidly bacteriocidal
excluded from cells, low CNS, poor oral absorp, renal excr
Tobramycin
Aminoglycoside
IM, slow IV
resistant aerobic g- (e coli, kleb, pseudomonas)
SDFX: low TI, ototox.nephrotoxicity
bind to 30s bacterial ribosomal subunit blocks initiation, translation, causes wrong aa insertion -rapidly bacteriocidal
excluded from cells, low CNS, poor oral absorp, renal excr
Amikacin
Aminoglycoside
IM, slow IV
resistant aerobic g- (e coli, kleb, pseudomonas)
SDFX: low TI, ototox.nephrotoxicity
bind to 30s bacterial ribosomal subunit blocks initiation, translation, causes wrong aa insertion -rapidly bacteriocidal
excluded from cells, low CNS, poor oral absorp, renal excr
tetracycline
tetracycline
g+, g-, amoeba
DOC lyme, RMSF, mycoplasma, chlamydia
bacteriostatic- inhibits protein synthesis by binding bacterial 30s
incomplete gut uptake - decr w/ antacids/milk
crosses BBB, placenta, milk
hepatic metabolization - induced by barbs/phenytoin, increases warfarin effect
SDFX: GI, phootsensitivity, teeth discoloration, yeast superinfection
doxycycline
tetracycline
g+, g-, amoeba
DOC lyme, RMSF, mycoplasma, chlamydia
bacteriostatic- inhibits protein synthesis by binding bacterial 30s
incomplete gut uptake - decr w/ antacids/milk
crosses BBB, placenta, milk
hepatic metabolization - induced by barbs/phenytoin, increases warfarin effect
SDFX: GI, phootsensitivity, teeth discoloration, yeast superinfection
Chloramphenicol
misc protein synthesis inhibitor
toxic, severe infections, broad spectrum
bacteriostatic, inhibits transpeptidase rxn binds to bacterial 50S
crosses BBB, placenta, milk
hepatic metabolism (inhibits p450), renal excretion
SDFX: anemia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, aplastic anemia, gray baby
partial inhibition of eukaryotic & Mt protein synth
erythromycin
macrolide
g-, g+ aerobes, some anaerobes
mycoplasma, pertussis, diptheriae
inhibits translocation by binding to bacterial 50S, bacteriostatic
oral/IV enters cells, no CNS
enteric coating-hydrolyzed in stomach
concentrated in liver, excreted in bile
SDFX: very safe, GI, jaundice, drug interactions
azithromycin
macrolide
broader spectrum, oral avail. than erythromycin
STDs (longer half-life)
g-, g+ aerobes, some anaerobes
mycoplasma, pertussis, diptheriae
inhibits translocation by binding to bacterial 50S, bacteriostatic
oral/IV enters cells, no CNS
concentrated in liver, excreted in bile
SDFX: very safe, GI, jaundice, drug interactions
clarithromycin
macrolide
broader spectrum, oral avail. than erythromycin
g-, g+ aerobes, some anaerobes
mycoplasma, pertussis, diptheriae
inhibits translocation by binding to bacterial 50S, bacteriostatic
oral/IV enters cells, no CNS
concentrated in liver, excreted in bile
SDFX: very safe, GI, jaundice, drug interactions
telithromycin
macrolide
semisynthetic erythromycin derivitave - more stable, less resistance
CA respiratory infections, sinusitis, bronchitis
inhibits translocation by binding to bacterial 50S, bacteriostatic
renal & hepatic elimination
SDFX: GI, vision, exacerbation of myasthenia gravis, drug int w/ simvastatin
Clindamycin
Lincomycin
binds to 50s - bacteriostatic -novel structure
oral/IV/IM no CNS
Tx: bacteroides f., penicillin allergic/resistant
hepatic/biliary excretion - stays in gut
SDFX: pseudomembranous colitis, skin rashs
Dalfopristin
streptogramin
binds 50s
bacteriostatic alone, cidal w/ Quinupristin
Tx: VR enterococcus faececium
parenteral, hepatic met, renal.biliary exr
SDFX: inflammation at inj site, GI, drug interactions w/HIW drugs, cyclosporine, Ca channel blockers
Quinupristin
streptogramin
binds 50s
bacteriostatic alone, cidal w/ Dalfopristin
Tx: VR enterococcus faececium
parenteral, hepatic met, renal.biliary exr
SDFX: inflammation at inj site, GI, drug interactions w/HIW drugs, cyclosporine, Ca channel blockers
Linezolid
Misc inhibitor of bacterial protein synthesis
no cross resistance - novel ribosomal binding
Tx: VREF, multiple drug resistant infectins
oral availability, hepatic metabolism, renal excretion
SDFX: GI, mild thrombocytopenia
Mupirocin
Misc inhibitor of bacterial protein synthesis
topically bacteriocidal - rapidly inactivated if sysytemic
Tx: impetigo of S. aureus, S. pyogenes
SDFX: only allergic
Iron
ferrous fumarate
ferrous gluconate
ferrous sulfate
Chelators
deferasirox
desferoxamine
Vitamins used in anemia
B-12
Hematopoietic growth factors
erythropoietin
G-CSF
GM-CSF
Oral iron replacement
ferrous salts (sulfate, gluconate, fumarate)
NOT enteric coated, absorption in early intestine
3-6 months for repletion
SDFX: cramps, nausea, constipation, diarrhea, heme - black stools
deferasirox
chelator (iron toxicity)
oral
fecal excretion of iron
headache, renal toxicty
desferoxamine
chelator (iron toxicity)
parenteral
fecal and urinary excretion of iron
ototoxicity, ocular toxicity
Vitamin B12
pernicious anemia
lack of intrinsic factor, small bowel problems
anemia (helps recycle folate), fatigue, sore tongue, neurological symptoms
Erythropoietin
hematopoietic growth factor
stimulates proliferation & maturation of commited erythrocyte progentors (CFU-E)
acts synergistically with IL-3 and GM-CSF to expand BFU-E compartment
stimulates early release of reticulocytes
SDFX: Htn, seizures
G-CSF
hematopoietic growth factor
stimulates granulocyte colonies and PMN production, release of granulocytes
GM-CSF
hematopoietic growth factor
with IL-3 stimulates colonies and prolif of granulocytes, mono/mac, and megakaryocytes
Sulfonamides
sulfanilamide
sulfamethoxazole
DHFR inhibitors
trimethoprim
tmp-sulfa
fluoroquinalones
ciprofloxacin
levofloxacin
moxifloxacin
sulfanilamide
sulfanamide
bacteriostatic, inhibit synthesis of dihydrofolic acid (and thus DNA synthesis)
Tx: broad spec g+/g-/parasites plasmodium and toxoplasma
resistance is common
oral/IV, +CSF, met by liver, excr kidney
SDFX: common, GI, rash, bone marrow, liver, kernicterus in infants, G6PD hemolytic anemia, Stevens Johnson S
sulfamethoxazole
sulfanamide
bacteriostatic, inhibit synthesis of dihydrofolic acid (and thus DNA synthesis)
Tx: broad spec g+/g-/parasites plasmodium and toxoplasma
resistance is common
oral/IV, +CSF, met by liver, excr kidney
SDFX: common, GI, rash, bone marrow, liver, kernicterus in infants, G6PD hemolytic anemia, Stevens Johnson S
Trimethoprim
DHFR inhibitor
acts sequentially in purine synthesis
synergistic w/sulfa - combo bacteriocidal
tmp-sulfa
sulfanilamide & DHFR inhibitor
combo bacteriocidal
oral, renal excretion
Tx: caMRSA, UTIs, pneumocystis
g+,g- not pseudomonas, not amaerobes/atypical
SDFX: common, GI, rash, neutropenia & bone marrow, liver, kernicterus in infants,
ciprofloxacin
fluoroquinolone
inhibits DNA gyrase, topoisomerase
Tx: UTIs, STDs, pneumonia
g-, pseudomonas cipro>levo>moxi
g+, moxi>levo>cipro
atypicals (eg mycoplasma)
not anaerobes
bacteriocidal, [] dependant
good GI absorption, no synergy
SDFX: GI, achilles tendon, Qt
levofloxacin
fluoroquinolone
inhibits DNA gyrase, topoisomerase
Tx: UTIs, STDs, pneumonia
g-, pseudomonas cipro>levo>moxi
g+, moxi>levo>cipro
atypicals (eg mycoplasma)
not anaerobes
bacteriocidal, [] dependant
good GI absorption, no synergy
SDFX: GI, achilles tendon, Qt
moxifloxacin
fluoroquinolone
inhibits DNA gyrase, topoisomerase
Tx: UTIs, STDs, pneumonia
g-, pseudomonas cipro>levo>moxi
g+, moxi>levo>cipro
atypicals (eg mycoplasma)
not anaerobes
bacteriocidal, [] dependant
good GI absorption, no synergy
SDFX: GI, achilles tendon, Qt
inhibitor of viral penetration
amantadine
rimantidine
enfurtidine
maraviroc
inhibitor of viral nucleic acid synthesis
ribavarin
polymerase/RT inhibitors
foscarnet
neuraminidase inhibitors
oseltamivir
zanamivir
nucleoside analogs
acyclovir
ganciclovir
famciclovir
idoxuridine
vidarabine
reverse transcriptase inhibitors
AZT
efavirenz
nevirapine
protease inhibitors
indinavir
ritonavir
HIV fusion inhibitor
enfuvirtide
HIV integrase inhibitor
raltegravir
CCR5 co-receptor antagonist
maraviroc
amantidine
inhibitor of viral penetration
Tx: influenza A and Rubella
prophylaxis 70% effective, tx after infection reduces symptoms
oral absorption, renal excretion
SDFX: insomnia, CNS symptoms
rimantadine
inhibitor of viral penetration
Tx: influenza A and Rubella
prophylaxis 70% effective, tx after infection reduces symptoms
oral absorption, renal excretion
SDFX: insomnia, rimant has fewer CNS symptoms
enfurtidine
inhibitor of viral penetration
Tx: influenza A and Rubella
prophylaxis 70% effective, tx after infection reduces symptoms
oral absorption, renal excretion
SDFX: insomnia, CNS symptoms
Ribavirin
Inhibitor of viral nucleic acid synthesis
inhibits GMP accumulation
Tx:RSV, influenza A, B, Lassa
shortens course
pregnancy category X
Foscarnet
Polymerase/RT inhibitor
Tx: CMV retinitis, HSV, VZV
IV only, +CNS
kidney excretion, incorp into bone
SDFX: renal, naus/vom
Oseltamivir
Neuraminidase inhibitor
Tx: influenza A&B
prophylaxis, acute in pts w/ <2 days symptoms
oral, prodrug, renal excretion
SDFX: naus/vom, rare stevens-johnson
Zanamivir
Neuraminidase inhibitor
Tx: influenza A&B
prophylaxis, acute in pts w/ <2 days symptoms
oral, prodrug, renal excretion
SDFX: naus/vom, rare stevens-johnson
Acyclovir
nucleoside analog (G)
oral 15-20% availability, IV
HSV and HZV, transplant patients
SDFX: well tolerated
Famciclovir
nucleoside analog
oral 15-20% availability
HSV-2 and HZV
SDFX: well tolerated
Vidarabine
nucleoside analog (A)
IV for severe herpes infection (after acyclovir)
SDFX: GI, mild CNS
Idoxuridine
nucleoside analog (T)
inhibits viral (also some host) DNA synth
herpatic keratitis of the cornea
Ganciclovir
nucleoside analog (G)
preferentially phosphorylated by CMV
i-c CMV infections
IV, penetrates BBB
SDFX: leukopenia, neutropenia, throbocytopenia, renal toxicity
AZT
Nucleoside analog RT inhibitor (NRTI)
oral, + CNS, rapid excr, hep met
Tx: HIV in combo therapy, monotherapy to prevent maternal-neonate HIV spread
SDFX: bone marrow, granulocytopenia, thrombocytopenia, headaches, rash, fever, diarrhea
Nevirapine
Non-nucleoside analog RT inhibitor (NNRTI)
binds to RT
Tx: combo HIV therapy, reduce maternal-fetal transmission
+CNS, hep CYP450, kidney excr
SDFX: severe skin, hepatotoxicty, drug interactions
Efavirenz
Non-nucleoside analog RT inhibitor (NNRTI)
binds to RT
Tx: combo HIV therapy, reduce maternal-fetal transmission
+CNS, hep CYP450, kidney excr
SDFX: severe skin, hepatotoxicty, drug interactions
Indinavir
protease inhibitor
Tx: HIV HAART
Ritonavir
protease inhibitor
Tx: HIV HAART
Enfuvirtide
HIV fusion inhibitor
reserved for "treatment experienced pts"
36 aa synthetic peptide
binds to pg41 of HIV-1, prevents fusion
SQ BID, met/elim?
SDFX: injection site reactions, pneumonia, hypersensitivity
Raltegravir
HIV integrase inhibitor
inhibits activity of HIV-1 integrase
Tx: resistant HIV-1
oral, met in liver, excr in urine
SDFX:headache, nausea, fatigue, myopathy, rhabdomyolysis, interacts with rifampin
Maraviroc
CCR5-coreceptor antagonist - inhibits viral penetration
Tx: CCR5-tropic strains of HIV-1 (reserved for resistant pts)
oral, CYP3A metabolism (conc increased by protease inhibitors)
SDFX: hepatotoxicity, rash, musculoskelatal
polyenes
target fungal cell membrane
amphotericin B
nystatin
azoles
target fungal cell membrane
imidazoles:
clotrimazole
ketoconazole
miconazole
triazoles:
fluconazole
voriconazole
allylamines
target fungal cell membrane
terbinafine
Echinocandins
target fungal cell wall
caspofungan
DNA synthesis antimetabolite (antifungal)
flucytosine
mitotic spindle antifungal
griseofulvin
misc antifungal
tolnaftate
Superficial fungal infections
nystatin
griseofulvin
miconazole and clotrimazole
terbinafine
Systemic fungal infections
amphoteracin B
flucytosine
ketoconazole
fluconazole
Amphotericin B
polyene binds ergosterol in fungal cell membrane
tx: life-threatening systemic infections
slow IV - >90% bound to plasma p's
doesn't x BBB, intrathecal injection
SDFX: fever, aches, GI, nephrotox, anemia, thrombopenia, leukopenia
unstable - complexed or lipid formulations
Flucytosine
Pyrimidine analog- inhibits fungal DNA synthesis
Tx: candida, cryptococcal, used with amphotericin B or triazole
enters CNS, renal excretion unchanged
don't use with renal insufficiency
SDFX: naus/vom, rash, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia
Ketoconazole
synthetic imidazole
targets fungal cell membrane by inhibiting ergosterol synthesis
Tx: chronic candidiasis, paracoccidiomycosis (not 1st choice for any)
oral w/ food, avoid antacids
hepatic degradation
SDFX: naus/vom, rash, hepatotox, gynecomastia, drug interactions
Fluconazole
triazole (less effect on host that imidazoles)
fungistatic inhibition of ergosterol synthesis
Tx: oropharyngeal and esophageal candidiasis
oral, +CNS, urine excretion unchanged
SDFX: well tolerated, GI, rare thrombocytopenia
Voriconazole
triazole (less effect on host that imidazoles)
fungistatic inhibition of ergosterol synthesis
Tx: oropharyngeal and esophageal candidiasis
oral, +CNS, urine excretion unchanged
SDFX: well tolerated, GI, rare thrombocytopenia
Terbinaphine
allylamine - inhibits squalene epoxidase (ergosterol pathway) - fungal cell membrane
Tx: onchomycosis of toanil/fingernail, topical skin candida, trichophyton
oral, topical, hepatic met, renal elim (red in liver&kidney failure)
SDFX: GI, skin, liver
Caspofungin
echinocandin - targets fungal cell wall (beta 1,3-D-glucan synthase)
fungicidal
Tx: IV only, candidemia, aspergillosis
renal and hepatic elimination, adj dose for hepatic insufficiency
SDFX: histamine mediated, less than amphotericin B
Griseofulvin
inhibits fungal mitotic spindle
fungicidal for dividing cells
Tx: NOT candida, microsporum, epidermophyton, trichopytn
oral, aided by high fat foods, long Tx, binds keratin, not topical, inactivated in liver, slowly excr in urine
SDFX: induces p450s, GI, penicillin Xreactions
Nystatin
polyene targets fungal cell membrane
TOPICAL, not oral, not IV
Tx: candidia infections of skin, mucous, bowel
Clotrimazole
synthetic imidazole
targets fungal cell membrane by inhibiting ergosterol synthesis
Tx: oral, vaginal, cutaneous candidiasis
TOPICAL, not oral, not IV
Miconazole
synthetic imidazole
targets fungal cell membrane by inhibiting ergosterol synthesis
Tx: oral, vaginal, cutaneous candidiasis
TOPICAL, not oral, not IV
first line anti-tuberculosis
ethambutol
isoniazid
pyrazinamide
rifampin
second line anti-tuberculosis
ciprofloxacin
cycloserine
ethionamide
p-amino salicylic acid
streptomycin
anti-M. avium complex
Rifabutin
Anti-leprosy
dapsone
rifampin
Isoniazid
1st line anti-tuberculosis
inhibits mycolic acid biosynthesis
prevention, part of multi therapy
bacteriostatic, cidal for dividing cells
oral, parenteral, in cells, CNS, excr urine
hepatic insuff ->elevated levels
SDFX: rash, fever, jaundice, peripheral neuritis
Rifampin
1st line anti-tuberculosis
inhibits bacterial RNA pol
oral (food hinders), bile-enterohepatic elim, +CNS
SDFX: rash,fever, naus/vom, jaundice, induces liver enzymes
Ethambutol
1st line anti-tuberculosis
inhibits mycolic acid integration into cell wall, bacteriostatic only for dividing bacteria
oral, urine excr unchanged (accumulates in renal impaired)
SDFX: milder, vision, rash, fever, rare CNS, pruritis, red-green colorblindness
Streptomycin
2d line anti-tuberculosis
drug resistance limits usefulness
Pyrazinamide
1st line anti-tuberculosis
bacteriocidal - unknown mechanism
oral, hydrolyzed and excr by kidney
SDFX: hepatotoxicity, GI effects
Ciprofloxacin
2d line anti-tuberculosis
inhibits gyrase and topoisomerase
bacteriocidal
oral, uptake reduced with antacids
SDFX: skin, photosensitivity, GI
M.tb combination therapy
often
Isoniazid, Rifampin, Pyrazinamide, (ethambutol or streptomycin), 6-18 months
Mycobacterium avium
common in AIDS patients, doesn't respon to most anti-mycobacterials
rifabutin used, macrolides, quinalones in combination
Leprosy
mycobacterium leprae
combination therapy including
dapsone
rifampin
CYP34A
metabolizes ~50% drugs
expression increased by inducers:
rifampin, carbamazepime, phenobarbital, phenytoin, St/ John's Wort
Inhibited by:
cimetadine, erythromycin, ketoconazole
CYP2D6
metabolizes ~25% drugs
anti-depressents,, anti-psychotics, beta blockers
ultra rapid and poor metabolizers
CYP2C9
metabolizes Warfarin
some patients are poor metabolizers (toxicity)
CYP2C19
metabolizes carisoprodol and diazepam
UGT1A1
gluconuridation of bilirubin
deficiency can cause irinotecan toxicity
TPMT
thiopurine methyltransferase
transforms azathrioprine and 6-mercaptopurine
VKORC1
vitamin K epoxide reductase complex 1
targeted by Warfarin
Air pollutants
carbon monoxide
nitrogen dioxide
ozone
sulfur dioxide
Alcohols
ethenol
ethylene glycol
isopropanol
methanol
Inhibitors of alcohol metabolism
4-methylpyrazole
disulfiram
Heavy metals
Arsenic
Cadmium
Lead
Mercury
Chelators
dimercaprol
penicillamine
POPs
cyclodienes: dieldrin, chlordane, toxaphene
halogenated industials: polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
Brominated flame retardants: polybrominated diphenyl esters (PBDEs)
Carbon monoxide
air pollutant
incomplete combustion
2-31% mortality
winter: car exhaust, fire, smoking
fetal hemoglobin binds CO more avidly than adult
if survive, long-term CNS/CV toxicity
Sulfur Dioxide
air pollutant
coal combustion
water soluble, upper airway damage
toxicity severe in asthma, COPD, emphysema
Nitrogen Oxides
air pollutant
power plants and cars
NO2 brownish, highly reactive
penetrates deep in lung
potent respiratory toxin
Ozone
air pollutant
photochemical reaction (NOx cycle)
reactive: peroxidizes lipids, oxidixes thiols, amines, proteins
deep in lung
respiratory damage, asthma, bronchitis,....
Ethanol
metabolized by ADH (alcohol dehydrogenase) to acetaldehyde (zero order kinetics), aspirin inhibits ADH
small amount by p450 and catalase
Disulfiram
Anabuse
aldehyde dehydroginase inhibitor
used in alcohol abuse treatment
4-methyl pyrazole
alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) inhibitor
used in alcohol abuse
Isopropanol
antiseptic and disinfectant
rapid GI absorption, metabolism to acetone, slow elimination in kidneys and lung
resp depressant, renal dysfunction
do not use EtOH as antidote
Methanol
solvent, GI, skin, lung absorption
elimination hepatic to formaldehyde and formic acid
highly toxic
CNS, ocular, GI, acidosis
EtOH as antidote as part of Tx
Ethylene Glycol
antifreeze
GI absorption, renal filtration
metabolized to glycoaldehyde, glycolic acid, oxalic acid
low affinity to ADH comp to EtOH
CNS depression, CV, acidosis, renal toxicity, renal failure
EtOH as antidote
Arsenic
binds to sulfhydryl groups in hair and nails
toxicity in GI, renla, skin, CV, CNS
accumulates in Mt, inhibots -SH enzymes
acute: large dose lethal, chleation
chronic: lots of systems, cancer
chelation
Cadmium
trace element, divalent, bioaccumulation
food, smoking, occupationl
liver & kidneys
acute: oral -naus/vom, death. inhalation - pneumonitis, p edema, death
no good Tx
chronic: COPD, bronchitis, emphysema, systolic Htn, bone pain, osteomalacia
cancer
Lead
food, environment, recreation, paint
oral uptake better in kids, inhalation, RBCs
storage in skeleton, soft tissue (esp brain in kids)
excretion urine, milk, fetus
acute: GI, encepalopathy, nephropathy, developmental
Chronic: neuropathy, gout, anemia, CNS, cancers
Tx: chelation therapy, but mobilizes bone Pb, rebound effect
Mercury
elemental, inorganic (ic or ous), organic
CNS damage, Kidney damage, CV damage, prenatal severe damage
Cyclodienes
POPs - halogenated insecticides
dieldrin
chlordane
toxaphene
stimulate CNS, GABA antagonists
GI, carcinogenic, Lethality
Halogenated industrial compounds
POPs
PCBs =polychlorinated biphenyls
food, air from products
Skin, respiratory syndrome, GI, hormone disruption, immunosupression, reproductive, developmental, cancer
Brominated Flame Retardants
POPs
PBDEs = polybrominated diphenyl esters
toxic effects in humans not yet known
carcinogen? endocrine? (rats)
air, dust, food, ubiquitous