Chapter 1 #2 Flashcards
Antiprotozoals MOA
Stops multiplication of microorganisms and arrests the disease
Antiprotozoals drug interactions
Beta blockers and CCB
Antiprotozoal examples
Chloroquine Mefloquine Metronidazole Praziquantel Primaquine
All tablets
Selective estrogen receptor modulators MOA
Antineoplastic agents
Inhibits synthesis of adrenal steroids
Selective estrogen receptor modulators drug interactions
Antineoplastic agent
Eliglustat, fibanserin, lomitapide
Selective estrogen receptor modulators examples
Antineoplastic agent
Tamoxifen
Toremifene
Tablets
Estrogen receptor downregulators MOA
Antineoplastic agent
Inhibits estrogen activity by causing changes in estrogen receptor function and triggers estrogen receptor degradation
SERM and Estrogen down regulate indication
Breast cancer
Aromatase Inhibitor MOA
Antineoplastic
Blocks production of aromatase by adrenal gland
Aromatase inhibitors drug interactions
DHEA, estradiol, and tamoxifen
Aromatase Inhibitor examples
Anastrazole
Exemestane
Letrozole
Aromatase Inhibitor caution
Take same time everyday w water and meals
Gonadotropin-releasing hormones agonists MOA
Antineoplastic agent
Increases hormone levels and is followed by desensitization to hormones effect
Gonadotropin-releasing hormones agonists drug interactions
Cisapride, dronedarone, pumozide
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists example
Antineoplastic
gosereline (Zolvadex)
Implant