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Polyethylene glycol
osmotic diuretic
Palivizumab
monoclonal ab against F protein on surface of paramyxoviruses
prevents pneumonia in premature infants
Beta lactamase inhibitors
Tazobactam, clavulanic acid, sulbactam
works against bacteroides and pseudomonas
Metoprolol
selective beta 1 adrenergic antagonist
b1 receptors on cardiac tissue and renal juztaglomerular cells
cardiac effects + blocks catacholamine-induced renin release in kidney
Thiazides
Hyper uricemia, calcemia, glycemia, lipidemia

Hypo kalemia, tension
Zileuton
inhibits 5 lipoxygenase
dec synthesis of ltb4, ltc4, ltd4, lte4
Montelukast
leukotriene receptor antagonist
dec activity of ltc4, ltd4, lte4
Block cell wall synthesis by inhibition of peptidoglycan cross-linking
penicillin, methicillin, ampicillin, piperacillin, cephalosporins, aztreonam, imipenem
Block peptidoglycan synthesis
bacitracin, vancomycin
Block nucleotide synthesis
sulfonamides, trimethoprim
Block DNA topoisoperases
fluroquinolones
Block mRNA synhesis
Rifampin
Damage DNA
Metronidazole
Block protein synthesis at 50S ribosomal subunit
Chloramphenicol, macrolides, clindamycin, streptogramins, linezolid
Block protein synthesis at 30S ribosomal subunit
Aminoglycosides, tetracyclines
Penicillinase-resistant penicillins
Methicillin, nafcillin, dicloxacillin
has a bulkier R group
use Naf for Staph!
SE of methicillin
interstitial nephritis
Ampicillin/Amoxicillin
aminopenicillins
amOx has greater Oral bioavailability
extended spectrum- HELPSS kill enterococci
H flu, E coli, Listeria, Proteus mirabilis, Salmonella, Shigella, enterococci
Combine amox/ampicillin with clavulanic acid to
Protect against bea lactamase
Antipseudomonals
TCP- Take Care of Pseudomonas
Ticarcillin, Carbenicillin, Piperacillin
Beta lactamase inhibitors
CAST
Clavulanic Acid, Sulbactam, Tazobactum
add to penicillin antiobiotic to protect antibiotic from destruction by beta lactamase
Cephalosporins dont work against
LAME
Listeria, Atypicals (chlamydia, mycoplasma), MRSA, Enterococci
Ceftriaxone
3rd gen cephalosporin
used for meningitis and gonorrhea
Ceftazidime
3rd gen cephalosporin
used for Pseudomonas
SE of cephalosporins
vit K def, cross hypersens with penicillins, inc nephrotoxicity of aminoglycosides, disulfiram like rxn with ethanol
Aztreonam
monobactam resistant to beta lactamases, synergistic with aminoglycosides, for gram neg rods only!
Vancomycin
blocks peptidoglycan synthesis, binds D ala D ala portion of cell wall precursors, for gram positives only, serious multidrug resistant organisms- S aureus, enterococci, c difficile
Red man syndrome
Vanco toxicity
nephrotoxicity, ototoxicity, thrombophlebitis, diffuse flushing
Aminoglycosides
req oxygen for uptake, not effective against anaerobes, bactericidal, for severe gram neg rod infxns
GNATS
gentamycin, neomycin, amikacin, tobramycin, streptomycin
Teratogen!
Aminoglycoside used for bowel surgery
Neomycin
Aminoglycoside + cephalosporin
nephrotoxicity
Aminoglycoside + loop diuretic
ototoxicity
Resistance to aminoglycosides
transferase enzymes that inactivate the drug by acetylation, phosphorylation, or adenylation
Demeclocycline
a tetracycline- bacteriostatic, bind to 30S
ADH antagonist, acts as Diuretic in SIADH
Doxycycline
fecal elimination
can be used in renal failure pts
Macrolides
erythromycin, azithromycin, clarithromycin
inhib protein syn by blocking translation- macroSLIDES
bind 23S rRNA of the 50S ribosomal subunit, bacteriostatic
used against atypical pneumonias- chlamydia, mycoplasma, legionella
Macrolide tox
prolonged QT interval- especially erythromycin
Chloramphenicol
tx meningitis, tox- anemia dose dep, aplastic anemia dose indep, gray baby syndrome in premature infants bc they lack liver UDP glucuronyl transferase
Treat anaerobes ABOVE the diaphragm
Clindamycin
Treat anaerobes BELOW the diaphragm
Metronidazole
Sulfonamides
inhibit dihydropteroate synthase
displcaces other drugs from albumin ex warfarin, causes hemolysis if G6PD deficient, tubuloinerstitial nephritis, kernicterus in infants
Trimethoprim
inhibits dihydrofolate reductase
Treats Marrow Poorly
tox causes megaloblastic anemia, leukopenia, granulocytopenia- may get better with folinic acid
TMP-SMX
causes sequential block of folate synthesis
used for UTIs, Shigella, Salmonella, Pneumocystis jiroveci
Leucovorin rescue
Supplement folinic acid in pts taking trimethoprim to dec bm tox
Can't take with milk, antacids or iron containing preparations
Tetracycline
because divalent cations inhibit its absorption in the gut
Can't take with antacids
Fluoroquinolones
Fluoroquinolones
inhibit DNA gyrase (topoisomerase II)
-oxacin
hurts attachments to your BONES- damage to cartilage
tx Pseudomonas
TCP- ticarcillin, carbenicillin, piperacillin
Ceftiazidime
Fluoroquinolones
Metronidazole
GET GAP on the Metro
Giardia, Entamoeba, Trichomonas, Gardnerella, Anaerobes (bacteroides, c diff) h Pylori as part of triple tx
tx MRSA
vancomycin
tx VRE
linezolid and streptogramins
Prophylaxis for gonorrhea
Ceftriaxone
Prophylaxis for meningococcal infxn
Ciprofloxacin
Empiric therapy for community acquired pneumonia
outpatient setting- macrolides
inpatient setting- fluoroquinolones
ICU- beta lactam + (fluroquinolone OR azithromycin)
Fluconazole
inhibits ergosterol synthesis by inhib p450 enzyme that coverts lanosterol to ergosterol
can cross BBB
tx cryptococcal meningitis in AIDS pts, candidal infxns of all types
Azole tox
hormone synthesis inhibition- gynecomastia, liver dysfunction- inhib cyt P450, fever, chills
Amphotericin B
tox fevers chills "shake and bake hypotension, nephrotox, arrhythmias, anemia, IV phlebitis, hydration and liposomal form helps
Caspofungin
inhibits cell wall synthesis by inhibiting beta glucan synthesis
tx invasive aspergillosis
tox gi upset, flushing
Tx onychomycosis- fungal infection of finger or toe nails
Terbinafine- inhibits fungal enzyme squalene epoxidase
used to tx dermatophytoses
tox abnml LFTs, visual disturbances
Chloroquine
blocks plasmodium heme polymerase, used for Plasmodium spp
tox retinopathy, G6PD hemolysis
Amantadine
blocks uncoating by M2 protein
"A Man 2 dine" takes off his Coat
blocks influenza A, causes cerebellA problems, also for Parkinson's dse
tox ataxia, dizziness, slurred speech
Zanamivir, oseltamivir
inhibits influenze neuraminidase, dec release of virus progeny
tx both influenze A and B
Ribavirin
inhibits IMP dehydrogenase, inhib synthesis of guanine nucleotides
tx RSV, chronic hep C
tox hemolytic anemia, TERATOGEN
Acyclovir
monophos by HSV/VZV thymidine kinase, inhibit DNA polymerase by chain termination, guanosine analog
tx HSV, VZV, EBV
Valacyclovir
better oral bioavailability than acyclovir
Famiciclovir
tx herpes zoster
Ganciclovir
5' monophosphate formed by CMV viral kinase
tx CMV
tox pancytopenia, renal tox
valganciclovir-better bioavailability
Foscarnet
pyroFOSphate analog, doesnt req activation by viral kinase
tx CMV retinitis when ganciclovir fails
nephrotoxicity
chelates calcium, induces renal wasting of mg, red release of PTH, contributes to hypocalcemia, can cause seizures
Cidofovir
preferentially inhib viral DNA poly, does not req phos by viral kinase
tx CMV retinitis
coadmin with probenecid to dec nephrotox
Protease inhibitors
-navir
HIV-1 protease=pol gene, assembly of virions depends on it to cleave products of HIV mRNA into functional parts
PIs prevent maturation of new viruses
NAVIR TEASE a proTEASE
NRTIs
competitively inhib nucleotide binding to reverse transcriptase and terminate DNA chain, must be phos by thymidine kinase to activate
tox bm suppression
ex zidovudine ZDV
NNRTIs
bind to reverse transcriptase at dif site than NRTIs
do NOT req phos to be active or compete with nucleotides
have VIR in middle of name ex neVIRapine
Integrase inhibitor
Raltegravir
inhib HIV genome integration into host cell chromosome
tox hypercholersterolemia
Interferons
glycoproteins syn by virus infected cells block replication of RNA and DNA viruses
IFN alpha- tx chronic hep B and C, kaposis sarcome
IFN beta- MS
IFN gamma- NADPH oxidase def
tox neutropenia
Trazodone
sedating effects, can be used with fluoxetine to tx depression with accompanying insomnia, SE PRIAPISM
Verapamil
non dihydropyridine ca channel blocker, often used for rate control in a fib, negative inotropic effect, also used as anti htn and ant angina
SE av nodal conduction abnormalities, constipation
Amlodipine
dihydropyridine ca channel blocker
selective for vascular smooth muscle, does not effect heart
SE peripheral edema
Digoxin
tx impaired LV function, also second like for a fib, slows conduction through AV node
SE NVD
Aldesleukin
recomb IL 2, used in RCC and metastatic melanoma
Filgrastim
G-CSF, recover bm
Sargramostim
GM-CSF, recover bone marrow
Oprelvekin
recomb IL 11, tx thrombocytopenia
Cyclosporine
inhibits calcineurin, blocks differentiation and activation of T cells, suppresses organ rejection after transplant, SE nephrotoxic- prevent with mannitol diuresis, gout
Daclizumab
monoclonal ab with high affinity for IL 2 receptor on activated T cells, prevent acute rejection of renal transplant
Azathioprine
antimetabolite precursoe to 6 MP, interferes with syn of nucleic acids, toxic to prolif lymphocyes, used in kidney transplant and autoimmune dso, tox bm suppression, active met metabolized by XO, tox inc with allopurinol!!!
Muromonab-CD3 (OKT3)
monoclonal ab that binds CD3 on surface of T cells, immunosuppression, can also reverse acute transplant rejection
tox cytokine release syndrome, hypersens rxn
Abciximab
targets glycoprotein IIb/IIIam prevents cardiac ischemia in unstable angina and pts tx with percutaneous coronary intervention
Trastuzumab (Herceptin)
targets erb B2, tx HER2 overexpressing breast cancer
Rituximab
targets CD20, tx B cell NHL
Omalizumab
targets IgE, tx severe asthma
Mainstay for tx of acute mania
mood stabilizing agent- lithium, valproate, or carbamazepine plus an atypical antipsychotic ex olanzapine
Aspirin
inhibits COX- TXA2 synthesis
Ticlopidine and clopidogrel
inhbits ADP induced expression of GpIIb/IIIa
Abciximab
inhibits GpIIb/IIIA directly
Lead poisoning tx
Dimercaprol and EDTA are 1st line
Succimer in kids
Sotalol
has both beta adrenergic blocking properties and class 3 antiarrhythmic (K+ channel blocking) properties
prolongs both the PR and QT interval
Trimethoprim
inhibits bacterial dihydrofolate reductase
Treats Marrow Poorly
Protein kinase A responsible for
Intracellular effects of G protein/ adenylate cyclase second messenger system
some hormone receptors that use this mechanism include TSH, glucagon, PTH and beta adrenergic receptors
Ketamine
NMDA receptor anagonist
blocks actions of glutamate, blocks morphine tolerance
Alprazolam
benzodiazepine
half life less than 12 hours
useful for acute anxiety
5 HT3 receptor antagonists
ondansetron, granisetron, dolasetron
highly effective in preventing chemo induced vomiting
by blocking vagus med N and V in medulla oblongata's vomit center and blocking serotonin in chemoreceptor trigger zone
Dexrazoxane
iron chelating agent help prevent anthracycline induced (e doxorubicin) cardiotoxicity
Valproic acid
used as both anticonvulsant and mood stabilizer
dec propagation of abnml AP by enhancing inhib of GABA in CNS
inc GABA synthesis and dec breakdown
Hep B associated with
serum sickness like syndrome in the prodromal period
can present with malaise, fever, skin rash, pruritis, lymphadenpathy and joint pain
followed by elevations in ALT and AST, ALT>AST, followed by rise in bilirubin and alk phos
Enoxaparin
LMW heparin, act more on Xa, better bioavailability, 2-4 times longer half life, can be administered sub q and without lab monitoring
Lepirudin, bivalirudin
directly inhibit thrombin
sued as alternative to heparin for anti coag in pts with HIT
Warfarin
interferes with normal syn and gamma carboxylation of vit k dep clotting factors 2 7 9 10 protein c and s, met by cyt p450, effect on extrinsic pathway- inc PT
teratogenic, skin tissue necrosis, drug drug interactions
Clopidogret, ticlopidine
inhib platelet aggregation by irr blocking ADP receptors, inhib fibrinogen binding by preventing glycoprotein IIb/IIIa expression
Cilostazol, dipyridamole
phosphodiesterase III inhibitor, inc cAMP in platelets, dec aggregation
vasodilator
tox nausea HA facial flushing hypotension abd pain
Abciximab
monoclonal ab that directly binds to glycoprotein receptor IIb/IIIa on activated platelets, prevents aggregation
tx acute coronary syndromes, percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
tox bleeding, thrombocytopenia
Vinca alkaloids
inhibit microtubule formation
Paclitaxel
inhibit microtubule disassembly
Methotrexate
folic acid analog inhibits dihydrofolate reductase, dec dTMP, dec DNA and protein syn
tx for leukemias, lymphomas, choriocarcinoma, sarcomas, abortion, ectopic preg, RA, psoriasis
tox myelosuppression- rev with leucovorin (folinic acid) rescue
5 FU
pyrimidine analog, bioactivated to 5F-dUMP, covalently complexes folic acid, inhib thymidylate synthase
synergy with MTX, tx colon ca, solid tumors, topical for basal cell ca
tox irr myelosuppression, photosensitivity
6 MP
purine analog, dec de novo pruine syn, activated by HGPRTase
tx leukemias, lymphomas
bone marrow tox
metabolized by XO- inc tox with allopurinol!
Cytarabine (ara-C)
pyrimidine analog, inhib DNA polymerase, tx AML, ALL, NHL
tox leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, megaloblastic anemia
Dactinomycin (ACTinomycin D)
intercalates DNA
tx wilms, ewings, rhadomyosarcoma, childhood tumors
children ACT out
myelosuppression
Doxorubicin (adriamycin), daunorubicin
generate free radicles, noncovalently intercalate in DNA, dec replication
tx Hodgkins (part of ABVD), myelomas, sarcomas, solid tumors
Cardiotoxicity, myelosuppression, alopecia
Bleomycin
induces free radical formation, double stranded DNA breasks
tx testicular cancer, Hodgkins
pulmonary fibrosis
Etoposide (VP 16), teniposide
inhib topoisomerase II, inc DNA degradation
small cell ca of lung and prostate, testicular ca
myelosup
What partially prevents hem cysitis secondary to cyclophosphamide tox
Mesna- thiol group binds toxic metabolite
Cyclophosphamide, ifosfamide
alkylating agent, covalently x link DNA at guanine N-7
Nitrosoureas- carmustine, lomustine, semustine, streptozocin
alkylating agent, cross BBB into CNS, tx brain tumors inc GBM, CNS tox- dizziness, ataxia
Busulfan
alkylates DNA, tx CML
tox pulm fibrosis, hyperpigmentation
Vincristine, vinblastine
alkaloids bind to tubulin in M phase and block polymerization so mitotic spindle cant form
tx HL, wilms, choriocarcinoma, ALL
cristine- neurotox, paralytic ileus
BLASTine BLASTS Bone marrow- suppression
PacliTAXel
hyperstabilize polymerized microtubules in M phase so they cant break down
tx ovarian and breast ca
myelosup and hypersensitivity
Prevent nephrotoxicity of cisplatin with
amifostine- free radical scavenger
and chloride diuresis
Hydroxyurea
inhib ribonucleotide reductiase, dec DNA Synthesis- S phase specific
tx melanoma, CML, sickle cell dse
Raloxifene
SERM, no inc in endometrial ca bc endometrial antagonist
tamoxifen inc risk of endometrial ca, partial agonist effects, hot flashes
Trastuzumab (Herceptin)
monoclonal ab against HER-2 (erb b2) a tyrosine kinase
tx met breast ca
tox cardio
Imatinib
Gleevec
philadelphia chrom bcr-abl tytosine kinase inhib
tx CML, GIST
tox fluid retention
Rituximab
monoclonal ab against CD20, found on most B cell neoplasms
tx NHL, RA with mtx
Anastrozole
inhibits aromatase, used for tx of estrogen dep breast cancers
Magnesium hydroxide
antacid
causes diarrhea
Aluminum hydroxide
antacid
causes constipation
tx for acute iron toxicity
Deferoxamine
tx for lead poisoning
dimercaprol and EDTA
succimer for kids
Demeclocycline
inhibits effect of ADH on collecting tubules, causing los of fH20 in urine, used in pt with scc of lung
Clozapine SE
granulocytopenia, seizures
need to monitor WBC counts for duration of tx
acts on D4 receptors
Niacin SE
acute flare of gouty arthritis
facial flushing and warming

most effective agent to raise HDL
Gemfibrozil SE
myopathy and hepatoxicity
severe myopathy risk inc when combined with statins
Sx of botulinum neurotoxin ingestion
diplopia, dysphagia and dysphonia occurs 12-46 hrs after consumption
prevents release of ACh from nerve terminals at NMJ, preventing muscular contraction
Atropine
blocks vagal influence on SA node, inc HR in interior MI pts who had block in RCA, artery responsible for SA node perfusion
SE muscarinic receptor antagonism, mydriasis- narrow anterior chamber and dec outflow of aq humor, can precipiate glaucoma in ots with inc intraocular pressure
Tx gonococcal infxn
ceftriazone for gon infxn and
azithromycin for concomitant infxn- most common chlamydia trachomatis
Bosetan
competitive endothelin receptor antagonist, used to tx primary idiopathic pulm arterial htn