Antifungals, Antivirals (Including HIV) Flashcards
List some pharmacologic challenges with tuberculosis
resistance
bacteria exists in active & dormant phases
- need drugs for a long time to “wait” for active phase
d/t long drug therapy, adherence can be an issue
length of treatment for TB
6-24 months +
How many different anti-infective drugs should be used at once in the treatment of TB
2-7
Most TB drugs can result in toxicity to:
liver
adverse effects of isoniazid
hepatotoxicity
peripheral neuropathy
CNS symptoms
adverse effects of rifampin
hepatotoxicity
harmless discoloration of body fluid
GI disturbances
adverse effects of pyrazinamide
hepatotoxicity (the MOST)
polyarthralgia
adverse effects of ethambutol
optic neuritis (most significant)
allergic reactions
GI upset
rarely
- peripheral neuropathy
- renal damage
- thrombocytopenia
mechanism of action of amphotericin B
binds fungal cell membrane, results in increased leakage of electrolytes & cell death
length of treatment required with amphotericin B
1.5-4 months
amphotericin B drug elimination
unknown… drug can be detected in the body up to a year later
adverse effects of amphotericin B
infusion reactions
phlebitis
nephrotoxicity
hypokalemia
bone marrow suppressio n
**preferable to observe patients in the hospital during treatment
Alternatives to amphotericin B
azoles
Adverse effect of azoles
cardiosuppression
liver injury
mechanism of action of echinocandins
disrupt fungal cell wall
list a echinocandin
micafungin
definition: antiseptic
agent applied to living tissues
definition: disinfectant
applied to objects (too harsh for living tissues)