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Osteoporosis treatment
Bisphosphonates
Amikacin
Class
Mechanism
Spectrum of Action
Combo
Toxicity
Class- Aminoglycoside, LEAST RESISTANCE
Mech- Bactericidal, 30s subunit
Spectrum- Gram (-) bacteria
Combo- Beta-lactams
Toxicity-
1) Nephrotoxicity
2) Ototoxicity- Greater Auditory
3) NM blockade- MOST
4) Teratogen
Gentamicin
Class
Mechanism
Spectrum of Action
Combo
Toxicity
Class- Aminoglycoside, require O2 for uptake- ineffective against anaerobes
Mech- Bactericidal, 30s subunit, inhibits formation of initiation complex and mRNA misreading
Spectrum- Gram (-) bacteria
Combo- Beta-lactams, also w/ penicillins for endocarditis
Toxicity-
1) Nephrotoxicity
2) Ototoxicity- greater vestibular
3) Teratogen
4) NM blockade
Tobramycin
Class
Mechanism
Spectrum of Action
Combo
Toxicity
Class- Aminoglycoside,
Mech- Bactericidal, 30s subunit
Spectrum- Gram (-) bacteria
Combo- Beta-lactams
Toxicity-
1) Nephrotoxicity
2) Ototoxicity
3) NM blockade- LEAST
Streptomycin
Class
Mechanism
Spectrum of Action
Combo
Toxicity
Class- Aminoglycoside
Mech- Bactericidal, 30s subunit, Initiation, misreading, Elongation
Spectrum- Gram (-) bacteria-
Combo- Beta-lactams
Toxicity-
1) Nephrotoxicity- LEAST
2) Ototoxicity- greater vestibular
3) NM blockade
Ampicillin
Spectrum
Combo
Tx
Bactericidal
Wider spectrum- Extended to some gram (–) HELPS kill enterococci (Haemophils, E coli, Listeria, Proteus, Salmonella, eterococci)
Combo- used with sulbactam
Tx- Hospital acquired pneumonia, Intra-abdominal infection
Amoxicillin
Spectrum
Combo
Tx
Bactericidal
Wider spectrum-HELPS kill enterococci
Haemophilus, E coli, Listeria, Proteus, Salmonella
Combo- used with clavulinic acid
Tx- Acute sinusitis, UTI
Amphotericin B
Class
Mech
Tx
Toxicity
ANTIFUNGAL
Mech- binds to ergosterol in fungal cell membranes, forming leaky pores
Tx- Candida, Aspergillus, Blastomyces, etc.
Toxicity- Nephrotoxicity is dose-limiting, chills fever
Voriconazole
Mech
Tx
Toxicity
Mech- Inhibit fungal p450 dependent enzymes, blocking ergosterol synthesis
Tx- ASPERGILLOSIS, broadest spectrum of all azoles, salvage for Scedosporium or Fusarium
Ketoconazole
Mech
Tx
Mech- Inhibit fungal p450 dependent enzymes (C14 demethylase), blocking ergosterol synthesis
Tx- largely replaced by other azoles, super toxic due to inhibition of p450s
Aspergillosis immunosuppressed Drugs
Voriconazole, Amphotericin B
Aspergillosis NON-immunosuppressed Drugs
Voriconazole, Amphotericin B, Itraconazole
Caspofungin
Most common indications for systemic angifungal therapy (3)
1- Invasive candidiasis
2- Aspergillosis
3- Febrile neutropenia
Trade name of Atorvastatin
Lipitor
Atorvastatin
Mech
Tx
Toxicity
Drug interactions
Side Effects
Mech- competitive inhibitors of HMG-CoA reductase
Tx- Lower cholesterol
Toxic- Myopathy, liver
DI- metabolized by CYP3A4, grapefruit juice inhibits
-Inhibit synthesis of coenzyme Q1- antioxidant
-Teratogen in preg women and nursing
Lovastatin- prodrug
Mech
Tx
Toxicity
Drug interactions
Side effects
Mech- inhibits HMG-CoA reductase
Tx- Lower cholesterol
Toxic- Myopathy, liver
DI- metabolized by CYP3A4, grapefruit juice inhibits
-Inhibit synthesis of coenzyme Q1- antioxidant
Teratogen- pregnant women and nursing
Simvastatin- prodrug
Mech
Tx
Toxicity
Drug interactions
Side effects
Mech- inhibits HMG-CoA reductase
Tx- Lower cholesterol
Toxic- Myopathy, liver
DI- metabolized by CYP3A4, grapefruit juice inhibits
-Inhibit synthesis of coenzyme Q1- antioxidant
Teratogen in preg women and nursing
Atovaquone
Mech
Tx
Antimalarial- malarone
Mech- disrupts electron transport
Tx- P falciprum pneumocystosis carinii, toxoplasma gondii,
Chloroquine
Mech
Tx
Mech- inhibition of heme polymerization-->high levels of heme is toxic
Tx- Malaria- plasmodium
Mefloquine
Tx
Toxicity
Tx- Chloroquine resistant falciparum
Toxicity- Cardiac, don't use with Beta or Ca blockers, CNS DISTURBANCES
Primaquine
Tx
Toxicity
Tx- given with chloroquine to end LIVER stages of vivax and ovale
Toxicity- G6PD deficiency-->hemolytic anemia
Aztreonam
Class
Tx
Monobactam- beta lactam
Gram (-)
-Klebsiella, Pseudomonas, Serratia
-Synergistic with aminoglycosides
Methicillin
Tx
Staph, Gram + pencillinase resistant
Penicillin
Mech
Tx
Toxicity
Beta lactam Antibiotic
Mech- bind PBPs, inhibit transpeptidation of cell wall, activate autolytic enzymes
Tx- Gram positive cocci and rods, negative cocci, spirochetes
Strep, meningococcal, syphilis
Toxicity- hypersensitivty
Ticarcillin
Class
Tx
Combo
Wider spectrum penicillin
Tx- Pseudomonas
combo- Clavulinic acid
Methicillin is rarely used because of
Nephrotoxicity
Cefotaxime
Tx
Spectrum
3rd generation
Tx- pneumonia, meningitis, gonorrhea
Spectrum- BEST AGAINST- Staph aureus and Strep pyogenes
Ceftazidime
Tx
3rd generation
Tx- severe gram (-), Pseudomonas
ceftriaxone
tx
3rd generation cephalosporin
Tx- gonorrhea
Cephalexin
Generation
Spectrum
Tx
1st gen
Spectrum- Gram (+) cocci (Staph and Strep) , PEK- Proteus, E coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae
Tx- UT infections
cephalosporins
Mech
Toxicity
Similar to penicillin- bind PBPs
Toxicity- hypersensitivity, nephrotoxicity, bleeding
3rd generation enter CNS
Cefazolin
1st generation
Drug of choice for surgical prophylaxis
Spectrum- Staph and Strep
Tx- UT infections
Cephalothin
1st generation Cephalosporin
Spectrum- Staph and Strep, PEK- Proteus, E coli, Klebsiella
Tx- UT infections
Drug of choice for surgical prophylaxis
Cefazolin- 1st gen
Daptomycin
Class
Mech
Tx
Cyclic lipopeptide
Mech- Causes depolarization and inhibition of DNA/protein synthesis
Tx- alternative to vancomycin
Vancomycin
Mech
Tx
Mech- Cell wall inhibitor
Tx- Gram + including MRSA and PRSP, Clostridium
Red man syndrome associated with
Vancomycin
Ciprofloxacin
Class
Mech
Tx
Toxicity
Fluoroquinolines
Mech- Gram + topo IV, Gram - Gyrase
Tx- Enteric gram negative (Campylobacter jejuni, Salmonella, Shigella)
2- Urinary- pseudomonas
Toxicity-FluoroquinoLONES hurt attachments to your BONES (Tendonitis)
Don't take with antacids!
Levofloxacin
Mech
Tx
Mech- Gram + topo IV, Gram - Gyrase
Tx- Gram - rods of urinary and GI tract
community acquired pneumonia- chlamydiae, mycoplasma, legionella)
Topoisomerase IV
Unwinding of supercoils, Gram positive
Inhibited by Flouroquinolones like ciprofloxacin
Sulfamethoxazole
Mech
Tx
Mech- inhibits dihydropteroate synthase in folic acid synthesis
Tx- Gram Positive and Negative, Nocardia, Chlamydia
URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS! ulcerative colitis, burns, malaria, toxoplasmosis
Trimethoprim
Mech- inhibits dihydrofolate reductase in folic acid synthesis
Tx-
Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
Mech
Tx
Sequential blockade of folic acid synthesis
Tx- UTIs, Shigella, salmonella, Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia
Calcitonin
Tx
Decreases blood calcium and phosphate
-Decreases both osteoclasts and osteoblasts
Tx- Paget's Disease and osteoporosis- 2nd line
Vitamin D
Mech
Tx
increases resorption of Ca and PO4 and bone mineralization

Tx- Rickets, hypoparathyroidism, chronic renal failure, osteoporosis
1st line for Paget's disease
Bisphosphonates
Parathyroid hormone
Increased calcium and decreased phosphate
Cinacalcet
Mech
Tx
mech- inhibits PTH secretion, activates the calcium sensing receptor
Tx- Hyperparthyroidism due to renal failure and hypercalcemia
Caspofungin
Mech
Tx
Mech- inhibit B-glucan synthase and fungal wall synthesis
Tx- Invasive aspergillosis
Griseofulvin
Mech
Tx-
fungistatic- not used much
mech- microtubules
Tx- Dermatophytes
Terbinafine
Mech
Tx
Mech- inhibits squalene epoxidation and ergosterol
Tx- Dermatophytoses (ringform) and esp onychomycosis (fungal nail infection)
-Better than griseofulvan
Chloramphenicol
mech
Tx
Toxicity
Bacteriostatic
Mech- 50s
Tx- Very broad spectrum, backup (Meningitis- Haemophilus, Neisseria, Streptococcus)
Tox- Gray-Baby syndrome, aplastic anemia
Tetracycline
Mech
Spectrum
Mech- blocks 30s preventing aa-tRNA binding
spectrum- VERY BROAD, gram + and -, Spirochetes
VACUUM THe BedRoom
Vibrio, Acne, Chlamydia, Ureaplasma Urealyticum, Mycoplasma, Tularemia, H pylori, Borrelia, Rickettsia
Gray baby syndrome
Chloramphenicol
Clarithromycin
Mech
Tx
Mech- 50s
Tx- URIs, pneumonias, STDs, community acquired pneumonia in children
-Longer half life than erythromycin
Clindamycin
Mech
Tx
Toxicity
Mech- 50s, bacteriostatic
Tx- Anaerobic (B fragilis, Clostridium perffringens) Skin and tissue infections, anaerobes above the diaphragm
Toxicity- Pseudomembranous colitis
Dalfopristin
50s,
Tx- VRE, MRSA
Erythromycin
Mech
Tx
Mech- 50s, bacteriostatic
Tx- Gram + and -, URIs, pneumonias, STDs, Mycoplasma, Legionella, Chlamydia, Neisseria, Campylobacter
Quinupristin
Mech
Tx
50s
Tx- VRE, MRSA
Linezolid
Mech
Tx
Mech- 23S RNA of 50 s subunit, bacteriostatic
Tx- VRE, MRSA- alternate to vacomycin. PRSP
Quinupristin-Dalfopristin- why together?
Bactericidal together
Doxycycline
Tx
Toxicity
Super long half life 18 hrs
30S
GI elimination- can be used in pts with renal failure
Tx- acute sinusitis, pneumonia
Toxicity- Phonosensitivity
VACUUM THe BedRoom
Dihydrofolate reductase inhibited by
Trimethoprim
Folic acid- selective for bacteria because bacteria can't take up preformed folic acid

What drugs inhibit?
Sulfonamides/Trimethoprim
Toxoplasmosis
Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole
Traveller's diarhhea Diarrhea caused by E coli, shigella, salmonella
Flouroquinolones (-FLOXACIN)
Ciprofloxacin
Rickettsiae and Rocky mountain spotted fever
Tetracyclines
Chlamydia and Nocardia
Tx
Sulfonamides
Cholestyramine
Bile acid resin
Prevent intestinal reabsorption of bile acids, liver must use cholesterol to make more
Tx- Decrease LDL
Clavulinic acid
Inhibitor of penicillinases
Tx for Pseudomembranous colitis
Metronidazole
cluvalanate combined with
Amoxicillin
Melarsaprol
Arsenic inhibits SH groups
-African sleeping sickness (Trypanosome)
Tx for African sleeping sickness
Melarsaprol
Imipenim
Spectrum
Beta lactam (carbapenem class), Broad spectrum, Beta lactamase resistant,
ENTEROBACTER, Gram + cocci, Gram - rods, anaerobes
-Always administered with Cilastatin, which prevents its renal metabolism
Ezetimibe
Mech
Mech- inhibits cholesterol absorption
Tx- with statins, reduces LDL
Niacin (2)
Lower triclycerides and LDL
Increases HDL
Most potent agent for increasing HDL
Niacin
Cyanocobalamin
Vitamin B12
Folic Acid
For neural tube defects and megaloblastic anemia
-will not prevent neurological damage caused by Vit B12 deficiency
Filgrastim
Mech
Tx
Mech-G-CSF to stiimulate neutrophils
Tx- Neutropenia in cancer chemotherapy
Epoetin Alpha
Recombinant human erythropoietin
Tx- Anemia in renal failure and chemotherapy
Oprelvekin
What
Tx
IL-11- stimulates platelet
Tx- Thrombocytopenia
Diphosphonates
Bisphosphonates --dronate
Mech- Inhibit osteoclasts, formation of hydroxyapatite
Tx- Hypercalcemia, Paget's, osteoporosis
Estrogen
Steroid hormone
Feedback inhibits LSH and FH?
Ethambutol
Mech
Tox
Anti-TB, inhibits arabinoglycan
-Red green color blindness
Isoniazid
Mech- inhibits mycolic acid in TB
Tox- INH- inhibits nerves and hepatocytes
Rifampin- 4Rs
Mech- inhibits DNA dependent RNA polymerase
Tx- Tb and leprosy
RNA polymerase inhibitor
Revs up P450
Red/orange fluid bodies
Rapid resistance if used alone
Pyrazinamide
Tx
Tx- TB, good sterilizer at acid pH, gets rid of persisters
Exenatide
Mech-
Tx
Mech- glucagon like peptide 1, Increases insulin, decreases glucagon
Tx- Type 2 diabetes
Metformin
Mech
Tx
Mech- decreaes gluconeogenesis
Tx- Type 2 diabetes
Insulin
Mech- glycogen and TG storage
Tx- Type 1 and 2 diabetes
Glipazide
Mech
Tx
Mech- increases insulin secretion from pancreatic B cells by closing K channels

Tx- Type 2 Diabetes
Glycogen
Stored glucose
Fenofibrate
Mech- PPAR alpha agonist, upregulates LPL, Increases TG clearance
Tx- LOWERS TGS THE MOST, LDL, raises HDL
Fibric Acid
Mech- PPAR alpha agonist, upregulates LPL, Increases TG clearance
Tx- Lowers TGs, LDL, raises HDL
Gemfibrozil
Mech
Tx
Fibrate
Mech- PPAR alpha agonist, upregulates LPL-->Increases TG clearance
Tx- Lowers TGs, LDL, raises HDL
Iodine
Part of T3 and T4
Iodotyrosines
Precursor of thyroid hormones
Mandelic acid
Antibiotic for UTIs, probably not significant for exam
Mebendazole and Thiabendazole
Mech
Tx
Mech- Microtubules
Tx- Helminths, ascariasis, pinworm, whipworm
Metronidazole
Mech
Tx
Toxicity
Mech- bactericidal, antiprotozoal, disrupt electron transport, forming toxic metabolites that damage DNA
Tx- Drug of choice for pseudomembranous colitis, Anaerobic infections below the diaphragm
GET GAP on the METRO
Giardia, Entamoeba, Trichomonas, Gardnerella vaginalis, Anaerobes (Bacteroides, Clostridium), H. Pylori
Toxicity- Disulfiram-like rxns with alcohol
Mecasermin rinfabate
Mech
Tx
Mech- IGF1- growth hormone
TX- IGF1 and GH deficiency, promotes linear growth
Methenamine
Mech- forms formaldehyde in urine
Tx- UT infections
Methimazole and Propylthiouracil
Mech
Tx
Mech- blocks iodination rxn, reduces conversion of T4-->T3
Tx- Hyperthyroidism
Methimazole
Mech
Tx
Mech- blocks iodination rxn
Tx- Hyperthyroidism
Propylthiouracil and Methimazole
Mech- blocks iodination rxn, reduces conversion of T4-->T3
Tx- Hyperthyroidism
Minocycline
Tetracycline with vesibular toxicity, long half life but doxycycline is longer
Priziquantel
Mech- increases calcium permeability, messes up their muscles
Tx-Trematodes (flukes) and cestodes (tapeworms)
Niclosamide
Tx
Tapeworms
Octreotide
Mech- analog of somatostatin
Tx- Acromegaly, endocrine tumors
Somatotropin
what is it?
Growth hormone
Somatropin
Recomibinant Growth hormone
Oxytetracycline
Tetracycline for acne, probably not on exam
Paromomycin
Class
tx
Aminoglycoside
Tx- Cryptosporidium, amoebiasis, leishmania
Asymptomatic cyst passer
Pegvisomant
Modified GH
ACROMEGALY
Raloxifene and Tamoxifen
Mech
Tx
SERMS- estrogen receptor antagonists in breasts and bone
Tx- breast cancer (tamox) and osteoporosis (relox)
Repaglinide
Mech
Tx
Mech- Stimulates secretion of insulin
Tx- Type 2 diabetes
Ribavirin
Mech
Tx
Mech- inhibits synthesis of guanine by inhibiting IMP dehydrogenase
Tx- RSV, HCV
Sitagliptin
Mech
Tx
Blocks DPP4 which inhibits incretin secretion (incretins increase insulin
secretion)
So overall, increases insulin secretion
Tx- Diabetes Type 2
Somatrem
What is it
GH analog
Stibogluconate
Tx
Leischmaniasis
Tamoxifen
Mech
Tx
Mech- estrogen antagonist
Tx- Breast cancer
Teriparatide
Recombinant PTH
Some Osteoporosis
Thiabendazole
Mech
Tx
Mech- Microtubules
Tx- Strongyloidiasis (threadworm) and trichinosis
Sulfonylurea
Mech
Tx
Increase insulin secretion- bind K channel, depolarizes Ca channel
Type 2 diabetes
Thyroxine
Tx
also known as T4
Tx- hypothyroidism
Tolbutamide
1st gen sulfonylurea- increase insulin release
Short acting, high toxicity, rarely used
Vitamin B12
Cobalamin
Acarbose
What is it?
Mechanism
Tx
alpha-glucosidase inhibitor
Mechanism- Reduces glucose absorption and blunts peak glucose levels after a meal
Tx- Type 2 Diabetes
Alendronate
Class
Mechanism
Tx
Bisphosphonate- 2nd gen
Mech- 1) Inhibits osteoclasts by inhibiting farnesyl pyrophosphate synthase
2) inhibits bone resorption

Tx- Osteoporosis, Paget's
Risedronate
Class
Mechanism
Tx
Bisphosphonate- 3rd gen
Mech- 1) Inhibits osteoclasts by inhibiting farnesyl pyrophosphate synthase
2) inhibits bone resorption
Tx- Osteoporosis, Paget's
Bisphosphates
(-DRONATE)
AIR
Abendronate
Ibandronate
Risedronate
Amylin
Hormone secreted in parallel with insulin
Mech- Inhibits secretion of glucagon, delays gastric emptying
Tx- with insulin for type I or 2 diabetes
Pramlintide
Tx
Analog of amylin, secreted in parallel with insulin
Mech- Decreases glucagon, delays gastric emptying
Tx- Type 2 Diabetes