CVS 9 Flashcards
examples of polyenes
ampho b nystatin
MOA of polyenes
pores
binds to ergosterol in cell membrane
polyenes acquire resistance by
decreasing the amount of ergosterol
leakage of K+ ions
synergistic action
1+1 = 3
NTG + sildenafil
pen+ aminoglycosides
amphob + flucytosine
permissive action of drugs
steroids + Epi
intrathecal amphob is given for
cryptococcal meningitis
which drugs MUST BE administered via slow infusion
ampho b
vancomycin
(increase histamine if given faster)
tryptophan is used to make ?
niacin
5HT serotonin
niacin synthesis requires which other factors
B2 B6
how does niacin affect lipid metabolism?
which other drug does this ?
decrease VLDL synthesis and increase HDL
fibrates
malignant PKU is caused by ?
phenylalanine hydroxylase def
tyrosine hydroxylase def
tryptophan hydroxylase def
all these require THB and DHBR for synthesis
SE of niacin
flushing due to prostaglandin release
hyperglycemia
hyperuricemia
def of B3 niacin
diarrhea
dementia
dermatitis (hallucinations)
death
other condition that has hallucinations + dementia
lewy body dementia
what happens in HARTNUPS disease
AR
transporters in PCT and intestines are effected
loss of neutral Amino Acids —– tryptophan
can ampho B cross BBB easily?
NO
what kind of supplementation is necessary with ampho B administration ?
K+ and Mg+
due to altered renal tubule permeability
causes of RTA type 1
ampho b
NSAIDS
SLE sjogern
obstructive uropathy
RTA type 1
defect?
symptom?
defected H+ pump at the lumen membrane
so H+ cannot be secreted
metabolic ACIDOS and hyPOkalemia
normally HYPERKALEMIA is assoc with M.ACIDOSIS
SE of ampho b
histamine/fever/chills/muscle rigor ---- shake n bake increase QT nephrotoxic --(HYDRATE) IV phlebitis ** dec EPO ---> anemia
why is nystatin not recommended orally
increases systemic toxicity
swish and swallow nystatin used for?
oral thrush
CD4 <500 in HIV
asthma (budesonide fluticasone)
treatment for diaper rash and vulvovaginitis
nystatin