Dermatology Flashcards
Drug class for Bacitracin
topical antibiotic
MoA for Bacitracin
inhibits cell wall formation by interfering w/ incorporation of peptidoglycan subunits in bacterial cell wall
Indications for Bacitracin
superficial G+ skin or mucosal infections
SE/ADRs for Bacitracin
burning sensation
Contra-indications for Bacitracin
hypersensitivity
Dx-Dx interactions for Bacitracin
none
Why is Bacitracin only used topically?
highly nephrotoxic systemically
Drug class for Mupirocin
topical antibiotic
MoA for Mupirocin
reversibly binds to tRNA synthase & inhibits bacterial protein synthesis
Indications for Mupirocin
superficial G+ (including MRSA) & selected G- skin, mucosal infections; impetigo
SE/ADRs for Mupirocin
burning, stinging
Contra-indications for Mupirocin
hypersensitivity
Dx-Dx interactions for Mupirocin
none
Drug class for Polymixin B sulfate
topical antibiotic
MoA for Polymixin B sulfate
interacts w/ phospholipids & disrupt bacterial cell membrane; bind to & inactive endotoxin
Indications for Polymixin B sulfate
- superficial G- (pseudomonas, E. coli, enterobacter, klebsiella)
- no G+, proteus, & neisseria coverage sec to resistance
SE/ADRs for Polymixin B sulfate
systemic toxicity includes muscle weakness, apnea, paresthesias, vertigo, slurred speech (but minimally absorbed w/ topical use)
Contra-indications for Polymixin B sulfate
ESRD
Dx-Dx interactions for Polymixin B sulfate
aminoglycosides
Monitoring for Polymixin B sulfate
CrCl for long term or high dose use, local response
Monitoring for Bacitracin
local response
Monitoring for Mupirocin
local response
Drug class for Nystatin
oral/topical antifungal
MoA for Nystatin
binds to sterols in fungal cell membrane, increasing cell permeability
Indications for Nystatin
topical skin & mucosal candida infections only
SE/ADRs for Nystatin
N/D, bitter taste, contact dermatitis, SJS
Contra-indications for Nystatin
hypersensitivity
Dx-Dx interactions for Nystatin
none
Monitoring for Nystatin
local response
PG category for Nystatin
PG C
Drug class for Ciclopirox Olamine
topical antifungal
MoA for Ciclopirox Olamine
inhibits uptake of precursors of macromolecular synthesis inhibiting fungal cell membrane formation
Indications for Ciclopirox Olamine
dermatophytes, candida, P orbiculare
SE/ADRs for Ciclopirox Olamine
HA, alopecia, dry skin, burning, stinging
Contra-indications for Ciclopirox Olamine
- hypersensitivity
- avoid occlusive dressing
Dx-Dx interactions for Ciclopirox Olamine
none
Monitoring for Ciclopirox Olamine
local response
PG category for Ciclopirox Olamine
PG B
Drug class for Fluconazole
oral antifungal
MoA for Fluconazole
alters permeability of fungal cell wall
Indications for Fluconazole
candida & dermatophyte fungal infections; crytococcal meningitis (AIDS)
SE/ADRs for Fluconazole
N/V, HA, seizures, dizziness, increase cholesterol; chemical hepatitis, SJS
Contra-indications for Fluconazole
hypersensitivity; marked renal or hepatic disease
Dx-Dx interactions for Fluconazole
HMG-CoA (statins) increase risk rhabdomyolysis
Monitoring for Fluconazole
response
PG category for Fluconazole
PG C
Drug class for Terbinafine
oral/topical antifungal
MoA for Terbinafine
inhibits sterol synthesis & disrupts fungal cell wall
Indications for Terbinafine
- oral: onychomycosis
- topical: tinea pedis
SE/ADRs for Terbinafine
HA, fever, rash, pruritis, increase AST/ALT
Contra-indications for Terbinafine
marked hepatic or renal dysfunction; PG (oral)
Dx-Dx interactions for Terbinafine
- tricyclic antidepressants (increase toxicity of TCA)
- decrease codeine effectiveness
- cimetadine increase serum level
Monitoring for Terbinafine
hepatic function, CrCl, CBC; response
PG category for Terbinafine
PG B
Drug class for Acyclovir
nucleoside anti viral oral/topical
MoA for Acyclovir
blocks herpes virus nucleic acid synthesis
Indications for Acyclovir
HSV-1, HSV-2, VZV, EBV, CMV, HHV-6 (tx & suppression)
SE/ADRs for Acyclovir
N/D, HA, nephritis, tremors, delirium, seizures w/ overdose
Contra-indications for Acyclovir
hypersensitivity