DERMATOLOGY PHARM Flashcards
MOA: Competitively inhibits viral DNA poly; competes with dGTP for incorporation into viral DNA. Does not have 3’-OH so chain elongation is ceased.
Acyclovir
Valacyclovir
MOA: Competitively inhibits viral DNA poly; competes with dGTP for incorporation into viral DNA. Has 3’—OH so synthesis of viral DNA is possible then it locks up.
Ganciclovir
Valganciclovir
MOA: Competitively inhibits viral DNA poly; competes with dCTP for incorporation into viral DNA
Cidofovir
MOA: Competitively inhibits viral DNA poly; competes with dGTP for incorporation into viral DNA
Famciclovir
MOA: Selectively inhibits the viral-specific DNA polymerases and reverse transcriptases at pyrophosphate binding site; blocks chain elongation
Foscarnet
Drug that treats:
Varciella zoster
Varciella chicken pox
HHV-8
Valacyclovir
Acyclovir just treats 2 varciellas
Drug that treats:
HHV-6
HHV-8
Valganciclovir
Ganciclovir just does HHV-6 and is used off-label for HHV-8
Drug that treats:
Pox virus family
HHV-6, -7, and -8
Cidofovir
Drug that treats:
Varicella Zoster
HHV-8
Famciclovir
Drug that treats:
HHV-6 only
Foscarnet
Antiviral Drug with few side effects.
Famciclovir
Antiviral Drug that causes:
NEUROTOXICITY (including seizures)
Aciclovir/Valaciclovir
Antiviral Drug that causes:
PANCYTOPENIA (anemia, leucopenia, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia) and is a
TERATOGEN
Ganciclovir/
Valganciclovir
Antiviral Drug that causes:
Nephrotoxicity (so monitor creatinine and urinary protein)
Cidofovir
Antiviral Drug that causes: Electrolyte imbalance (chelates calcium ions)
Foscarnet
What drug do you give with cidofovir to reduce renal toxicity?
Probenecid (inhibits renal tubular secretion)
MOA: Folate antagonist (bacteriostatic) that also inhibits 2nd messenger pathways involved in neutrophil chemotaxis
Dapsone
MOA: Inhibition of bacterial and mycobacterial RNA synthesis (beta-subunit of DNA-dependent RNA-polymerase
Rifampin
MOA: preferential binding (not intercalating) to mycobacterial guanine in DNA
Clofazimine
MOA: Inhibits 50S ribosomal subunit
leprosy drug
Clarithromycin
MOA: Inhibits 30S ribosomal subunit
(leprosy drug)
Minocycline
MOA: Inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase
leprosy drug
Ofloxacin
MOA: Inhibits NFKB mediated transcriptional upregulation and TNF-alpha production (blocks leukocyte migration)
Thalidomide
Drugs that treat Tuberculoid leprosy.
Dapsone
Rifampin
Drugs that treat Lepromatous leprosy.
Clofazimine
Clarithromycin, Minocycline, Ofloxacin (if you cannot tolerate clofazimine)
Drug that is used to treat side effects of leprosy.
Thalidomide
Drug that is contraindicated in G6PD deficiency.
Dapsone
Leprosy drug that causes:
- Hepatitis
- Jaundice
- Staining of body/fluids to a bronzing color
- Feces may be black or tarry
- Depression/suicide
Clofazimine
Leprosy drug that causes:
- Hepatic toxicity
- Discoloration of body fluids (red)
Rifampin
Leprosy drug that requires monitoring of LFTs, CBCs, and platelet count. Why?
Dapsone
Causes dapsone syndrome (peripheral neuropathy, leukopenia, SJS, etc.)
Lepsory drug that: -TERATOGEN (X) -May increase HIV viral load -Somnolence > rash> H/A Peripheral Neuropathy
Thalidomide
Leprosy drug that has DDIs with rifampin, cimetidine (H2 blocker), omeprazole (proton pump inhibitors), and probenecid.
Dapsone
What leprosy drug gets widely distributed throughout the body (CNS, breast milk, etc.).
Rifampin
What leprosy drug is very lipophillic (can remain for a long time in fatty tissues and reticuloendothelial system).
Clofaziine
Which drugs have the BBW: Infection, including fungal/mycobacterial/viral, neoplasms, and Tb.
Adalimumab
Etanercept
Infliximab
MOA: Human mAb (with IgG1) targeted at TNF-alpha
Adalimumab (SC)
MOA: Receptor-Ab fusion protein (with p75 TNF receptor and Fc IgG1) targeted at TNF-alpha.
Etanercept (SC)
MOA: Chimeric mAb (with variable region of mouse mAb on human IgG1) targeted at TNF-alpha.
Infliximab (IV)
MOA: mAb directed at interleukin (binds to p40 subunit integral to IL-12 and IL-23 activation to suppress formation of pro-inflammatory Th1 and Th17.
Ustekinumab
MOA: acting upon nuclear receptors (RAR) and this causes transcriptional changes in a number of factors and produces epidermal hyperplasia and a sloughing off of the surface of the skin (peels off the surface layers leaving new skin underneath with lack of infection)
Acitretin (oral) Tazorotene (oral or topical) Tretinoin (topical) Adapalene (topical) Isotretinoin (topical)
MOA: Binds to Vit D receptor; complex associates with RXR-alpha and binds DNA vitamin D response elements to modulate epidermal differentiation and inflammation
Calcipotrene (topical)
MOA: Hormonally active form of Vitamin D3
Calcitrol (topical)
MOA: Topical pro-drug converted to benzid acid that works by free radical liberation that is lethal for P. acnes.
Benzoyl Peroxide
MOA: Inhibit protein synthesis (binds 50s ribosomal subunit)
ACNE drug
Clindamycin/Erythromycin
MOA: Topical keratolytic that causes desquamation of horny layer of the skin.
Salicyclic Acid
MILD corticosteroid.
Hydrocortisone
Moderate corticosteroid.
Betamethasone valerate
Potent corticosteroid.
Fluocinonide
Very potent corticosteroid.
Clobetasol Proprionate
Drugs that treat acne and psoriasis.
Salicylic acid
Acitretin
Tazorotene
Tretinoin
Drug that is contraindicated with immunosuppressives or concurrent vaccinations.
Adalimumab
Drug that is contraindicated with sepsis.
Etanercept
Drug that is contraindicated with heart failure and murine protein hypersensitivity.
Infliximab
Drug that is contraindicated with live virus vaccines and that you must pre-test for Tb with.
Ustekinumab
Acne drugs that are/cause: Teratogenic Hyperlipidemia Cause mucocutaneous/ musculoskeletal effects
Acitretin (oral)
Tazorotene (oral)
Drugs that increase the risk of sunburn, erythema, and burning.
Tazorotene (topical)
Tretinoin (topical)
Adapalene (topical)
Isotretinoin (topical)
Acne drug that may lead to suicidal ideation.
Isotretinoin (topical)
Drug that is a topical irritant (reduced by concurrent corticosteroids); in EXCESS causes- hypercalcemia and hypercalcuria; increased susceptibility to UV-induced skin cancer
Calcipotrene
Drug that is way more potent on calcium metabolism when given systemically! Better tolerated in sensitive skin areas.
Calcitrol
Drug that causes: Drying of skin: peeling, erythema, irritation; bleach hair or colored fabrics; AVOID contact with eyes or mucous membranes
Benzoyl peroxide
Acne drug that must be given for a minimum of 4-8 weeks.
Clindamycin or Erythromycin
Drug that (with prolonged administration) leads to: -Tinitus and dizziness (early) -Seizures, Renal/liver failure, and organ edema (late)
Salicylic acid
Acne drugs that are category X teratogens.
Isotretinoin (oral)
tazarotnene (topical)
Hormonal contraceptives used for acne.
o Ortho Tri-cyclen
o Estrostep
o YAZ
Drugs for tinea (widespread)
Terbinafine
Itraconazole
Fluconazole
Grisefulvin
Drugs for onchomycosis (widespread).
TGIF Terbinafine Grisefulvin Itraconazole Fluconazole
MOA: inhibits ergosterol formation.
“Azoles” (oral or topical)
Amorolfine (topical)
MOA: Inhibits the conversion of squalene to squalene epoxide (and overall ergosterol formation)
terbinafine
MOA: Inhibits microtubule formation to stops fungal mitosis
Griseofulvin