Diaminopyrimidines Flashcards
1
Q
basic or acidic
A
basic
2
Q
static or cidal
A
static
3
Q
MOA?
A
binds and inhibits dihydrofolate reductase enzyme so no tetrafolate made
4
Q
PharmKNX
A
oral and parenteral= great absorption EXCEPT SUBQ
GREAT concentration in CSF so good for brain infections.
also good for mastitis and prostrate compared to sulfs (because of ion trapping)
5
Q
Metabolism
A
Oxidation and conjugation
6
Q
Excretion
A
metabolites in the urine
7
Q
DRUGS O.P.T.
A
Ormetoprim
Pyrimethamine
Trimethoprim