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Antifungals, Antivirals (Including HIV) Flashcards

1
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List some pharmacologic challenges with tuberculosis

A

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

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2
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length of treatment for TB

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6-24 months +

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3
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How many different anti-infective drugs should be used at once in the treatment of TB

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2-7

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4
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Most TB drugs can result in toxicity to:

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liver

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5
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adverse effects of isoniazid

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hepatotoxicity
peripheral neuropathy
CNS symptoms

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6
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adverse effects of rifampin

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hepatotoxicity
harmless discoloration of body fluid
GI disturbances

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7
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adverse effects of pyrazinamide

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hepatotoxicity (the MOST)
polyarthralgia

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8
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adverse effects of ethambutol

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optic neuritis (most significant)
allergic reactions
GI upset

rarely
- peripheral neuropathy
- renal damage
- thrombocytopenia

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9
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mechanism of action of amphotericin B

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binds fungal cell membrane, results in increased leakage of electrolytes & cell death

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10
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length of treatment required with amphotericin B

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1.5-4 months

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11
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amphotericin B drug elimination

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unknown… drug can be detected in the body up to a year later

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12
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adverse effects of amphotericin B

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infusion reactions
phlebitis
nephrotoxicity
hypokalemia
bone marrow suppressio n

**preferable to observe patients in the hospital during treatment

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13
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Alternatives to amphotericin B

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azoles

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14
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Adverse effect of azoles

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cardiosuppression
liver injury

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15
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mechanism of action of echinocandins

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disrupt fungal cell wall

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16
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list a echinocandin

A

micafungin

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17
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definition: antiseptic

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agent applied to living tissues

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18
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definition: disinfectant

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applied to objects (too harsh for living tissues)

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19
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definition: sterilization

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complete destruction of all microorganisms

20
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definition: germicide

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drug that kills microorganisms

21
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definition: germistatic

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suppression of microorganism growth & replication (doesn’t kill)

22
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most important measure to prevent spread of infection in healthcare facilities

A

handwashing

23
Q

What are some ways antivirals can work?

A
  1. block entry of virus into host cell
  2. block replication of viral DNA
  3. block production of viral proteins
24
Q

Drugs for HSV & VZV

A

acyclovir
valcyclovir

25
Q

mechanism of action of acyclovir

A

inhibition of viral replication (suppresses viral DNA synthesis)

26
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adverse effect of acyclovir

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IV = nephrotoxicity
PO = N/V/diarrhea

27
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What is ganciclovir used for?

28
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mechanism of action of ganciclovir

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prevents replication of viral DNA

29
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adverse effects of ganciclovir

A

bone marrow suppression
teratogenesis

30
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adverse effects of PEG-IFA

A

flulike symptoms
neuropsych effects (SI)
various organ dysfunction
hemolytic anemia
teratogenic

31
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mechanism of action of sofosbuvir

A

blocks transcription of HCV RNA

32
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does PEG-IFA cure hepC? Does sofosbuvir cure hepC?

A

PEG-IFA = no
sofosbuvir = yes

33
Q

list two drugs to treat hepatitis B

A

lamivudine
entacavir

34
Q

adverse effects of antivirals used to treat HepB

35
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how long is treatment for HIV required?

36
Q

How many different medications are utilized in HAART therapy

37
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What are the 5 drug categories in HAART therapy?

A
  • nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors
  • nonnucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors
  • protease inhibitors
  • fusion inhibitors
  • integrase inhibitors
38
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mechanism of action of NRTIs

A

prevent further DNA replication

39
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adverse effects of NRTIs

A

lactic acidosis
hepatic steatosis

40
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mechanism of action of NNRTIs

A

binds reverse transcriptase preventing DNA replication

41
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adverse effects of NNRTIs

A

CNS = dizziness, insomnia, nightmares
severe rash
liver damage

42
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mechanism of action of protease inhibitors

A

block protease which is required for HIV maturation

43
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adverse effects of protease inhibitors

A

hyperglycemia
elevated LFTs
PR prolongation

44
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mechanism of action of fusion inhibitors

A

block HIV viral entry into host cells

45
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adverse effects of fusion inhibitors

A

injection site reactions

46
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mechanism of action of integrase inhibitors

A

terminate integration of HIV into DNA (prevents viral replication)

47
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adverse effects of integrase inhibitors

A

(rare)
rash
liver failure

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