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Diethylpropion HCl
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Stimulant
Appetite Suppressant |
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Fenfluramine
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Appetite Suppressant
No longer used - HEART PROBLEMS |
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Ephedra
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Stimulant
Appetite Suppressant |
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Synephrine
aka? |
Stimulant - Appetite Suppressant
Bitter Orange - current fad |
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Cotazyme
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Pancreatic supplement
Containes Pancreatic enzymes for those deficient in such |
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Decholine
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Bile salt to ^ Bile flow from GB
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Name 3 non-food appetite stimulents?
Used to treat? |
1)Thyroid Hormone
2)Insulin 3)Alkaloids Anorexia Nervosa |
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Chenodeoxycholate (Chendiol)
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Used to treat GALLSTONES
1)Inhibits HMG-CoA reductase - inhibiting cholesterol synthesis 2) Inhibits cholesterol conversion to bile acid 3)Dissolves gallstones -Ultimately reduces cholesterol saturation of bile seen in gallstone patients |
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Ursodeoxycholate
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Gallstone Txmt
Alters structure of cholesterol bile complex solid stones -> liquid crystal stones Increases Bile flow "The bear changes forms!' Urso = bear |
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Monooctanoin
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Dissolves gallstones
pushed up tube |
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Sodium Bicarbonate
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Antacid
CONTRA: Heart Dz & Low Na diet; Renal failure |
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Calcium Carbonate
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Antacid
SE: Nighttime Acid Rebound - b/c buildup of Ca; CONSTIPATION |
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Magnesium Hydroxide
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Antacid
SE: DIARRHEA |
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Aluminum Hydroxide
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Antacid
SLOW ONSET; LONG DURATION SE: CONSTIPATION |
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Sucralfate
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Mucosal Protecting Agent
REQUIRES ACID for activation! Never give with H2 blocker!! |
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Carbenoxyolone
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Mucosal Protecting Agent
SE: Na/FLUID retention ALDOSTERONE-LIKE side effects |
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Misoprostol
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Mucosal Protecting Agent; PROSTAGLANDIN
"Me-so Muco-sal Prostaglandin" ^ Bicarb secretion in mucous cells v of HCl release |
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Cimetidine
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H2 Blocker
Prevents increase in cAMP and Ca levels needed for acdtivation of H/K pump SE: Antiadrogen effects - Gynecomastia & Low sperm count IMPAIRS HEPATIC MET of DRUGS - NUMEROUS DRUG INTERACTIONS |
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Side effect for most H2 Blockers?
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Antiadrogen effects - Gynecomastia & Low sperm count
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Ranitidine
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H2 Blocker
Prevents increase in cAMP and Ca levels needed for acdtivation of H/K pump -more potant than Cimetidine SE: Antiadrogen effects - Gynecomastia & Low sperm count |
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Famotidine
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H2 Blocker
Prevents increase in cAMP and Ca levels needed for acdtivation of H/K pump SE: Antiadrogen effects - Gynecomastia & Low sperm count |
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Nizatidine
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H2 Blocker
Prevents increase in cAMP and Ca levels needed for acdtivation of H/K pump SE: Antiadrogen effects - Gynecomastia & Low sperm count |
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Pirenzapine
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Anti-muscarinic used for Gastic Acid overproduation
Prevents Ca entry into cells, v Acid |
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Eradiacation of H pylor may induce?
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INTESTINAL Cancer
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Omeprazole
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PPI
NEEDS ACID FOR ACTIVATION - DONT GIVE WITH H2 BLOCKER (Cimetidine/Ranitidine) SE: Hypergastremia -> ^ chances for gastric cancer |
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Dimenhydrinate
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"Dimen & Diphen hydras"
Antiemetic: H1 Blocker Prevents N/V WITH MOTION SICKNESS SE: Antimuscarinic effects - drowsiness, dry mouth, v gut motility etc |
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Diphenhydramine
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"Dimen & Diphen hydras"
Antiemetic: H1 Blocker Prevents N/V WITH MOTION SICKNESS SE: Antimuscarinic effects - drowsiness, dry mouth, v gut motility etc |
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Meclizine
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Antiemetic: H1 Blocker
SLOWER ONSET "Who wants to (not) throw up?! ME METO(o)!!) ME = Meclize METO = Metoclopramide Prevents N/V WITH MOTION SICKNESS SE: Antimuscarinic effects - drowsiness, dry mouth, |
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Metoclopramide
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Antiemetic - D2 BLOCKER
does NOT control MOTION SICKNESS also used in migraine & anticancer therapy ^ esophageal sphincter pressue & v pyloric sphincter pressue SE: Parkinsoniamism *^ GI motility do to Ach sensitization |
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Bismuth Subsalicylate
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Anti- diarrhea: adsorbent
Soaks up water in GI Tract SE: TINNITIUS |
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Ipecac
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Emetic
Stimualtes CTZ SE: Cardiotoxicity |
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Apomorphine
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Emetic
IV ONLY EMERGENCY/HOSPITAL use only SE: RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION *antidote is Naloxone "Morphine only given in hospitals! now go throw up and be (resp) depressed!" |
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Mehyl Cellulose
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Laxative
Bulk-forming |
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Paraffin
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Laxative
Stool Softener SE: Pneumonia Also Silicones = laxative - stool softener |
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Phenolpthalein
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Laxitive
Sitmulant SE: mucosal irritant: CARCINOGEN w/ chronic use |
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Docusate
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Laxative
Stool Softener |
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Loperamide
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NON ADDDICTIVE OPIATE treatment of diarrhea
(doesnt cross BBB) |
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Amphotericin B
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Antifungal: Polyene
IV only M: binds fungal membrane & creates a PORE SE: Infusion toxitcity, NEPHROTOXICITY |
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Nystatin
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Antifungal: Polyene
PO, Topical only M: binds fungal membrane & creates a PORE SE: Infusion toxitcity, NEPHROTOXICITY |
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Ketoconazole
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Antifungal: Azole
*fungiSTATIC M: Inbitits converstion of lanosterol to ergosterol -> membrane instability SE: Rash |
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Fluconazole
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Antifungal: Azole
*fungiSTATIC LONG DURATION -> 1x per day M: Inbitits converstion of lanosterol to ergosterol -> membrane instability CNS PENTRATION! : MENINGITIS MOST POPULAR SYSTEMATIC FUNGUS SE: None! Dose Adjustment: Only Azole renally exreted |
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Voriconazazole
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Antifungal: Azole
*fungiSTATIC LONG DURATION -> 1x per day M: Inbitits converstion of lanosterol to ergosterol -> membrane instability CNS PENTRATION! : MENINGITIS SE: VISUAL Disturbances, rash Apergillus - 1st line |
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Posaconazole
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Antifungal: Azole
*fungiSTATIC LONG DURATION -> 1x per day M: Inbitits converstion of lanosterol to ergosterol -> membrane instability Broadest specturm oral agent SE: Rash Zygomycetes - only reliabel frug for |
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Echinocandins are? Examples?
Kills what species? How? |
Antifungals: "-fungin"
Caspofungin Anidulafungin Micafungin Prevent syn of B-glucan -> Disupttion of CELL WALL syn fungiSTATIC to Aspergillus fungiCIDAL to Candida |
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Mebendazole
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Anti-Helminth: Benzimidazole
Ineffective against Strongyloides & Hydatid disease (Echinococcosis) M: Inhibition of glucose uptake |
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Albendazole
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Anti-Helminth: Benzimidazole
First line for cestodes (tapeworms/flatworms) M: Degeneration fo intestines & tegument of worms |
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Thiabendazole
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Anti-Helminth: Benzimidazole
First line against Stongyloides M: Inhibits parasite FUMARATE REDUCTASE (in TCA cycle |
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Ivermectin
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Anti-Helminth: Averimectin
First line for Nematodes ONLY (b/c only Nematodes have GABA receptors) M: Induces release and binding of GABA poststynaptically at NMJ -> Paralysis "i ver GABA" = "I see GABA" in spanish |
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Niclosamide
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Anti-Helminth
CESTODES ONLY "Tapeworm wrapped around a nickel" M; inhibits glucose & oxygen uptake SE: NONE |
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Praziquantel
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Anti-Helminth: Antischistosomal
M: SYNERGISM b/w immune system & drug to kill worm SE: NONE |
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Metrifonate
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Anti-Helminth: Antischistosomal
M: AChase Inhibitor SE: bronchospasm |
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Niridazole
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Anti-Helminth: Antischistosomal
M: Accelerates glycogen utilization/depletion SE: Muscle weakness, Immunosuppression, CNS disurbnaces "Negro (Niridazole) has 1)AIDS (immunosuppressed) 2)is DUMB (CNS disturbnaces) 3)is WEAK (muscle weakness)" |
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Oxamniquine
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Anti-Helminth: Antischistosomal
M: Unknown; potentially inhibits protein and nucleic acid syn |
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Paromomycin
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Aminoglcoside Antibacterial useful as Anti-Protozoal agent
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Metronidazole
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Nitroimidazole
Used for Anaerobbes, H pylori, Protozoa M: poisons intracellular metabolism, ^ intracellular reduction of free radical production Clinically: -C. DIFFICILE COLITITS -H Pylori Gastro-Duodenal Disease -Bacterial vaginosis -Trichomonas Vaginitis |
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Mechlorethamine
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Anti-cancer: Alkylating Agent
U: Leukemia M: Alkylates DNA -> cross-linking of baes -> abnormal base paring -> STRAND BREAKAGE SE: myelotoxicity |
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Chlorambucil
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Anti-cancer: Alkylating Agent
U: Leukemia M: Alkylates DNA -> cross-linking of baes -> abnormal base paring -> STRAND BREAKAGE SE: myelotoxicity |
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*Cyclophosphamide
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Anti-cancer: Alkylating Agent
U: Leukemia M: Alkylates DNA -> cross-linking of baes -> abnormal base paring -> STRAND BREAKAGE SE: myelotoxicity, HEMORRHAGIC CYSTITIS, ^ risk of BLADDER CANCER |
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Mephlalam
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Anti-cancer: Alkylating Agent
U: Leukemia M: Alkylates DNA -> cross-linking of baes -> abnormal base paring -> STRAND BREAKAGE SE: myelotoxicity |
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Thiotoepa
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Anti-cancer: Alkylating Agent
U: Leukemia M: Alkylates DNA -> cross-linking of baes -> abnormal base paring -> STRAND BREAKAGE SE: myelotoxicity |
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Busulfan
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Anti-cancer: Alkylating Agent
U: Leukemia M: Alkylates DNA -> cross-linking of baes -> abnormal base paring -> STRAND BREAKAGE SE: myelotoxicity |
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Decarbazine
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Anti-cancer: Alkylating Agent
U: Leukemia M: Alkylates DNA -> cross-linking of baes -> abnormal base paring -> STRAND BREAKAGE SE: myelotoxicity |
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Carmustine
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Anti-cancer: Alkylating Agent
U: Brain M: Alkylates DNA -> cross-linking of baes -> abnormal base paring -> STRAND BREAKAGE SE: myelotoxicity |
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Lomustine
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Anti-cancer: Alkylating Agent
U: Leukemia M: Alkylates DNA -> cross-linking of baes -> abnormal base paring -> STRAND BREAKAGE SE: Brain, lympohoma |
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Streptozocin
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Anti-cancer: Alkylating Agent
U: Islet Cell Carcinoma (Pancrease) M: Alkylates DNA -> cross-linking of baes -> abnormal base paring -> STRAND BREAKAGE SE: myelotoxicity "STrEPped on my pancreas!" |
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Cisplatin
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Anti-cancer: Non-alkylating Crosslinking
M: NO ALKYLATION, crosslinking DNA -> abnormal base paring -> STRAND BREAKAGE SE: NEPHROTOXICITY |
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Carboplatin
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Anti-cancer: Non-alkylating Crosslinking
M: NO ALKYLATION, crosslinking DNA -> abnormal base paring -> STRAND BREAKAGE SE: MYELOSUPPRESSION |
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Methotrexate
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Anti-cancer: Antimetabolite
M: FOLATE analog: inhibition of pyrimidine AND purine syn prodrug of Mercaptopurine |
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Mercaptopurine
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Anti-cancer: Antimetabolite
M: ADENINE analog: inhibits de novo syn of purines from prodrug Methotraxate |
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5-Flurouracil
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Anti-cancer: Antimetabolite
Also ANTIFUNGAL for CRYPTOCOCCUS & CANDIDA Solid Cancer Txmt Thymidine/Uracil analog CONTRA: *DPD deficiency -must be monitored for toxicity |
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Cytarabine
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Anti-cancer: Antimetabolite
M: Cytidine analog |
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Fludarabine
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Anti-cancer: Antimetabolite
PURINE analog -> inhibit DNA synthesis |
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Gemcitabine
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Anti-cancer: Antimetabolite
PYRIMIDINE analog |
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Imantinib
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aka Gleevec
Anticancer tyrosine kinase inhibitor CML Txmt (ABL gene) "IM GLEE for TK/CML!!" IM = Imantinib GLEE = Gleevab |
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Trastuzumab
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Breast Cancer txmt
Monoclonal Ab for erbB2 receptor |
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Daunomycin
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Anticancer: Antibiotic
Acts on TOPOISOMERASE II SE: CARDIOMYOPATHY |
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Idarubicin
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Anticancer: Antibiotic
Acts on TOPOISOMERASE II |
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Doxorubicin
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Anticancer: Antibiotic
M: Intercalates into DNA strand & Oxidized Fe & Cu to produce oxygen fee radicals that damage DNA SE: CARDIOMYOPATHY |
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Bleomycin
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Anticancer: Antibiotic
M: Intercalates into DNA strand & Oxidized Fe & Cu to produce oxygen fee radicals that damage DNA SE: PULMONARY TOXICITY |
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Tamoxifen
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Anticancer: Hormonal
Estrogen receptor antagonist Breast Cancer |
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Dactinomycin
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Anticancer: Antibiotic
PEDIATRIC solid tumors and choriocarcinomas M: inhibiits DNA trnascription -> blocks RNA polymerase -> DNA brekas |
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Leuprolide
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Gonadotropin-realeaseing hormone analog
Prostate cancer |
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Mitocycin
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Anticancer: Antibiotic
SE: THROMBOCYTOPENIA |
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Vincristine
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Anticancer: Antispindle, Vinca alkaloids
M: binds tubuline preventing polymerization of MT -> arrests cell at metaphase -> Cell death SE: NEUROTOXICITY (not myelosuppresion!) PLANT ALKALOID GROUP |
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Vinblastine
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Anticancer: Antispindle, Vinca alkaloids
M: binds tubuline preventing polymerization of MT -> arrests cell at metaphase -> Cell death SE: MYELOSuPPPRESSION PLANT ALKALOID GROUP |
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Paclitaxel
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Anticancer: Antispindle, Taxanes
M: binds tubuline & STABILIZES -> arrests cell at metaphase -> Cell death COLON CANCER is RESISANT b/c of efflux pumps PLANT ALKALOID GROUP |
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Docetaxel
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Anticancer: Antispindle, Taxanes
M: binds tubuline & STABILIZES -> arrests cell at metaphase -> Cell death COLON CANCER is RESISANT b/c of efflux pumps PLANT ALKALOID GROUP |
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Irenotecan
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Anticancer: Topomerase I inhibitor
M; Topomerase I inhibition -> single strand break -> cell death/apoptosis SE: myelosuppression & DIARRHEA PLANT ALKALOID GROUP |
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Etoposide
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Anticancer: Topomerase II inhibitor
M; Topomerase II inhibition -> single strand break -> cell death/apoptosis SE: myelosuppression & ALOPECIA PLANT ALKALOID GROUP |
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Cyclosporine
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Immunosuppressant: T Cell Blocker
Organ Trasplant, RA, Psoriasis M: Binds CYCLOPHILIN -> Complex inhibits calcineurin -> v IL-2 production -> T cells |
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Tacrolimus (FK506)
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Immunosuppressant: T Cell Blocker
Organ Transplant More potent & less SE than cyclosporine M: Binds FKBP -> Complex inhibits calcineurin -> v IL-2 production -> T cells Nephrotoxicity |
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Sirolimus
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Immunosuppressant: T Cell Blocker
Organ Transplant, ANTIFUNGAL agent USED IN ACUTE REJECTION M: Binds FKBP -> DOES NOT inhibit calcineurin -> v IL-2 production -> T cells & B CELLS! Less nephrotoxitcity than cyclosporine and Tacrolimus (possibly due to lack of calcineurin inhibition) |
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Azathioprine
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Immunosuppressant: cytotoxic Agent (Purine Syn Inhibitior)
M: ADENINE analog; ihibits de novo synthesis of PURINES SE: **ALLOPURINOL INTERACTION** Allopurinol inhibits XO, which inactivates 6-MP (azathioprine) -> PANCYTOPENIA |
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Mycophenolate
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Immunosuppressant: cytotoxic Agent (Purine Syn Inhibitior)
M: inhibits IMP dehydrogenase; ihibits de novo synthesis of PURINES |
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Cyclophosphamide
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Immunosuppressant: cytotoxic Agent
M: DNA crosslinks between and within DNA strands. This leads to cell death Better known of LIVER transplants SE: HEMORAGIC CYSTITIS, BLADDER NEOPLASMS "Im gonna go cyclo on my hemorage cystitis bladder!!" |
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Leflunomide
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Immunosuppressant: cytotoxic Agent (Pyrimidine Syn Inhibitior)
M: inhibits dihydroorotate dehydrogenase; inhibits de novo synthesis of PYRIMIDIES SE: Alopecia |
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OKT3
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Immunosuppressant: Antibody Reagents
M: Murine monoclonal Ab to T3 (CD3) ag of T Cells |
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Basiliximab
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Immunosuppressant: Antibody Reagents
"Li-mabs" M: Human monoclonal Ab that block IL2 receptor (CD25) on T lymphocytes |
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Daclizumab
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Immunosuppressant: Antibody Reagents
"Li-mabs" M: Human monoclonal Ab that block IL2 receptor (CD25) on T lymphocytes |
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Etanercept
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Immunosuppressant: Cytokine Inhibitor
U: Autoimmune disease (RA, Crohn Disease) M: Human monoclonal Ab that binds TNF-alpha SE: LUPUS-like syndrome "EI EI LUPUUUUUUS...TNF-alpha now" |
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Infliximab
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Immunosuppressant: Cytokine Inhibitor
U: Autoimmune disease (RA, Crohn Disease) M: Human monoclonal Ab that binds TNF-alpha SE: LUPUS-like syndrome "EI EI LUPUUUUUUS...TNF-alpha now" |
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Side effect for Propothiouracil?
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Agranulocytosis & Aplastic anemia
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When do you use Liothyronine?
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Myxedema coma
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SE of alendronate?
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Bisphosphonate - used to tx OSTEOPOROSIS; inhibits Osteoclasts
SE - esophageal erosion |
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What drugs antagonizze thyroid hormone?
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B Blockers (ie propanolol)
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Inhibits HMG-CoA reductase and thus block cholesterol syn?
Main effect? SE? |
MOA for Fluvastatin
reduction in Total cholesterol and LDL SE = ^ liver fxn tests, MYOSISTIS & RHABDOMYOLYSIS |
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Inhibits lipolysis in adipose tissue, reduing the availabe fatty acid in liver for VLDL and TG syn
Main effect? SE? |
MOA for Niacin
^ HDL SE = FLUSHING, PURITIES (itching), glucose intolerance, HYPERURICEMIA, & GOUT |
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Activates lipoprotein lipase
Main effect? SE? |
MOA for Fibrate
v TG SE = Gi distress, anemia |
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Bind blie acinds in intestin and inhibtis recycling in ileum
Main effect? SE? |
MOA for Cholestyramine (Sequesterin)
Usually used w/ STATIN to v LDL SE: Bloating, STEATTHOREA, difficult to take, can affect absorption of medicine |
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Meloxicam
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LONG duration NON-Cox selective NSAID
SE: gastritis |
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Piroxicam
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LONG duration NON-Cox selective NSAID
SE: gastritis |
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Indomethacin
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NON-Cox selective NSAID
SE: gastritis |
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Celecoxib's SE?
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Sulfa rxn
THROMBOSIS - b/c inhibits prostacycline & not TXA2 which is a procoagulant Same SE for all Cox-2 selective NSAIDs... |
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COX-2 have bad interactions iwth what 2 drugs?
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1) B-Blockers (propanolol)
2) SSRIs |
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Can use penicillin for what 3 infections?
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1) Group A strep
2) N. menigitis 3) Syphilis |
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Clavulanate?
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Penicillinase Inhibitor (use with amoxicillin)
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DOC for Listeria?
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Ampicillin
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What 3 bacteria to NOT use cephalosporins against?
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1)MRSA
2)Enterococci 3)Listeria monocytogenes |
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SE for Sulfonamides?
MOA? Cool feature? |
1) STEVENS-JOHNSON SYN
2) Crystal-induced nephropathy 3) In patients WITH G6PD deficiency = Intravasuclar hemolysis and ANEMIA 4)FETUS = KERNICTERUS PABA analog inhibting dihydropteroate syn inhibiting PURINE syn CNS penetration |
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Trimethoprim MOA?
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FOLATE analong inhibting dihydropteroate syn inhibiting PURINE syn
Used with Solfonmaides |
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SE of General Tetracyclines?
Additional for Demeclocyline? Minocycline? |
1) Phototoxic SKIN RXN
2) Fatty liver 3)Tooth discoloration Demenclocycline = Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus Minocycline = Vertigo, ataxia |
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Erythromycin binds what causing GI motility (N/V)?
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Motilin
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Clindamycin treats?
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Anaerobic bacteria & Bacteroides fragilis
No effect on aerobic G- Clindamycin = Closet (anaerobic) causes SE of C difficile colitis |
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SE of Aminolycosides?
Only AG taken orally & therefore no need for renal adjustment AG used as aerosol for children? |
1) Nephrooxicity
2) Ototoxicity 3) Vestibulotoxicity = NM Blockade/Ataxia Neomycin Tobramycin |
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Production of what enzyme inactivates AGs (confers bacterial reistance)
Concetration dependent killing? (y/n) Post-antiiotic effect? |
Transferase enzyme
Yes Yes |
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Fluroquinolone SE
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1) Arthropathy/Tendinitis
2) Hyper/Hypoglycemia (BOTH?@) 3) Photosensitivity Also is Concertration DEPENDENT killing and POST-antibiotic effect |
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VanA resistance has terminal?
Vancomycin cidal exception? |
D-alanyl-D-LACTATE
Baericidal for all G+ except ENTEROCOCCI = BacterioSTATIC) Also Post antibiotic effect |
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Last-ditch effert for Vanc resistant illness?
SE of drug? |
Linezolid
1) CYTOPENIAS (w/ > 2 weeks use) 2) SEROTONIN SYN |
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SE of Daptomycin?
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Skeletal MYOPATHY & Peripheral NEUROPATHY
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Invermectin usd to treat?
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Anti-Protozoal
Strongyloids (Nematodes) ONLY b/c only nematodes have GABA receptors |
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Iodoquinol
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Anti-Protozoal
Effective against AMOEBIASIS |
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Sodium Antimoney Gluconate
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Anti-Protozoal
Effective against LEISHMANIASIS by inhibiting PFK thereby depleting energy |
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Black urine caused by?
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Anti-Malarials: Chloroquine & Amodiaquine
Affective against RBC stage ONLY (ineffective against Tissue stages) |
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Primaquine
CONTRA? |
Anti-Malarial
Effective against TISSUE stages (ineffective against rbc stages) Radical cure for P vivax & ovale CONTRA: patients with G6PD Deficiency -> intavascular hemolysis & ANEMIA |
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Pyrimethamine
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Anti-Malarial: DHFR Inhibitors (folate analogs)
"iMeths" |
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Trimethoprim
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Anti-Malarial: DHFR Inhibitors (folate analogs)
"iMeths" |
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SE of Isonizazid?
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1) PELLAGRA
2) Age-dependent HEPATITIS 3) v VITAMIN B6 (supplements needed) 4) Drug inteactions with anticonvulsants - Phenytoin, Carbamezepine |
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Antidote for Cyanide poisoning?
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Sodium Nitrate
Sodium Thiosulfate |
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Antidote for Methanol poisoning?
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Methypyrazole & Ethanol
Prevent toxicity by INHIBITING METABOLISM to formic acid |
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Benzene poisoning causes?
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Leukemia & aplastic anemia
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Acetaminophen OD antidote?
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Oral N-Acetylcystteine
Prevent toxicity by METABOLISM; brings v NAPQI (toxic intermediate; makes more GSH available) |
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All toxic metals antidote?
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Metal Chelators:
1) Succimer 2) EDTA = SE: may remove essential metals such as Zn |
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Senna
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Laxative: Stimulant
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Cascara
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Laxative: Stimulant
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Sulfasalazine
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Tx Inflammatory Bowel Disease
formed by Sulfapyridine + 5-ASA SE: sulfapyridine causes a lot of toxicities |
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Olsalazine
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Tx Inflammatory Bowel Disease
formed by 2 5-ASA no SE from sulfapyridine |
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St Johns Wort
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Tx Depression
contains HYPERICINE - bind FXR receptor and ^ drug (ie cyclosporin & theophyline) metabolism by CYP450 CONTRA = MAO inhibitors |
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Echinacea
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Tx common cold/flu
CONTRA: immunosuppressants (ie corticosteroids) |
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Cranberry Exract
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Tx UTI
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Garlic
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contains antioxidants: 1)Indole-3-cabinol & 2)Allicin
CONTRA: NSAIDs (ie aspirin, ibuprofen, acetominophen, etc) |
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Ginseng
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contains antioxidants: 1)Indole-3-cabinol & 2)Allicin
CONTRA: NSAIDs (ie aspirin, ibuprofen, acetominophen, etc) |
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CAM's not used anymore
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Yohimbe, coMfrey, Chaparral, ephedrA
"YMCA" |
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Genistein
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Binds esrogen B receptors selectively
has many antioxidant properties |
