DOC Cards Flashcards
What is the DOC for early or late syphillis
PCN G benzathine
What is the DOC of rPCN Sensitive Gangrene (C. Perfringens)
1* gen PCN
DOC of PCN Endocarditis
1* PCN
WHAT PCN should be used on MSSA Endocarditis
D.O.N.
Dicloxacillin
Fafcillin
Oxacillin
What is the 1st line DOC in OTitis Media
Amoxicillin
What is the DOC in early animal bites
Augmentin
DOGmentin
What is the DOC in late animal bites
Ampicillin/ Sulbactam
What PCN can be used in UTI pregnant pts
Amoxicillin or Ampicillin
What ABX is used for endocarditis prophylaxis
Amoxicillin PO
What is the ABX used for H. Pylori (Duodenal)
Amoxicillin PO
Ampicillin IV + Aminoglycosides can be used for..
Meningitis
Ampicillin IV + Macrolides or Doxycycline can be used for
CAP
What is the ABX combination used in OM resistant to amoxicillin
Augmentin (Amoxicillin/ Clauvanic Acid)
In human bites, if the pt is allergic to PCN, use…
Clindamycin + ciprofloxacin or TMP/SMX
DOC in Gynecological infx caused by B- Lactamase producing E. Coli
Ampicillin/ Sulbactam (Unasyn) IV
What is the PCN combination used for HAP
Ampicillin/ Sulbactam
Piperacillin+ Tazobactam is used for
Pseudomonas Coverage (Often combined with Aminoglycosides)
Which two PCN cover Abdominal Anaerobes
Piperacillin/ tazobactam
Ampicillin/. Sulbactam
What is the DOC for pre/post surgery not involving the Abdomen
Cefazolin IV (Ancef)
What are the Cephalosporins for surgery prophylaxis involving the abdomen
Cefoxitin and Cefotetan
2* gen cephalosporins
What is the DOC to tx N. Gonorrhea and Complicated pyleonephritis
Ceftriaxone
3* Cephalosporin
CAn neonates metabolize Ceftriaxone
NO
What is the Cephalosporin DOC for CNS penetration
Ceftriaxone
All 3* tends have good CNS penetration, however Ceftriaxone is DOC
What is the broadest spectrum Cephalosporin
Cefepime
What is the cephalosporin of r empiric therapy in critically ill high risk PTs (HAP, VAP, Comp UTI) a
Cefepime
4* gen Cephalosporin
What is the clinical use of 5* gen cephalosporin Ceftaroline
MRSA (SSTI)
What gen Cephalosporins are used for OM
1* and 2*
What 2 Cephalosporin cover pseudomonas
Cefepime and Ceftazadime
Why is Imipenem and Cilastatin always given together
Imipenem is metabolized in the kidney to a nephrotoxic product
Cilastatin blocks the renal dehydropeptidase that catalyzes this reactions and prevent this metabolism from occurring
Which Carbapenems has the highest risk of SZR
Imipenem @ >4g/d
What is the name of the monobactam that can be used in PCN/ cephalosporin allergic pts
Aztreonam
Aztreonam has cross reactivity with what 3*gen cephalosporin
Ceftazadime
What 2 Carbapenems cover psuedomonas
Azteronam and Meropenem
Does Aztreonam cover MSSA
No
Which Carbapenems cover Anerobic abdominals
Ertapenem and Meropenem
What does Vancomycin cover
MRSA and MSSA
What is oral vancomycin used for
C. Diff
What is the coverage of Daptomycin
VRE, MRSA, MSSA
What is the major ADE of Daptomycin
Rhabdomyolysis
What can Daptomycin not be used for specifically
Pulmonary infx, it’s degraded by surfactant
What is the coverage of Colistimethate
Pseudomonas
What is the major ADE of Colistimethate
Nephro and Nuero Toxic
What is the DOC in pneumonia accosicated with cystic fibrosis
Colistimethate inhaled
Does Doxycycline cover pseudomonas
No
Of the tetracyclines (DMT), which have to be taken on an empty stomach, and which need renal adjustment
Tetracycline- Empty Stomach and avoid in renal dysfunction
What are the major ADE of tetracyclines (DMT)
N/V
TISSUE HYPERPIGMENTATION
Photosensitivity
Not Advised in Pregnancy/ Breasfeading/ or children under 8 yo
What is the 1* line agent DOC in tick borne diseases
Doxycycline
Which tetracycline (DMT) can be used for malaria
Doxycycline
Which tetracycline (DMT) can be used for chlamydia
Doxycycline
Aminoglycosides (GNT) have a synergistic effect with what other class of drugs
Cell wall inhibitors like β-Lactams, vancomycin, daptomycin
What is the coverage of Aminoglycosides (GNT)
Psuedomonas
Do Aminoglycosides (GNT) require renal adjustment
YES
Are Aminoglycosides (GNT) safe for pregnancy
No, Preg Cat D
What are the major ADE of aminoglycosides (GNT)
Nephro (reversible) and Oto toxicity (irreversible)
What is the coverage of Azithromycin
Atypicals
Mycoplasma, Chlamydia, Legionella
What are the Major ADE of Macrolides (Azithromycin and Clarithromycin)
QT elongation
Hepatic and Gastrointestianl RXNs
What is the preg cat for MAcrolides (Azithromycin and Clarithromycin)
Azithromycin- B
Clarithromycin-C
Of the Macrolides (Azithromycin and Clarithromycin)
Which has the lower DDI
Azithromycin (does not significantly inhibit CYP3A4
Can macrolides (Azithromycin and Clarithromycin) be used on Endocarditis or Meningitis
NO! They are not bactericidal
What is the use of Azithromycin
Chlamydia
Upper and lower RTI
What is the use of Clarithromycin
Upper and lower RTI
H. Pylori induced GI ulcer
Does clindamycin cover psuedomonas
NO
What is the coverage of Clindamycin
MRSA, MSSA, abdominal anaerobes and Atypicals
What is the major ADE of clindamycin
C. Diff and Steven-Johnson Syndrome
Is clindamycin safe for pregnancy
Yes, Cat B
What is the use of Oral/ IV clindamycin
SSTI, MRSA, Nec Fasc, Polymicrobial INfx in DM
What is the second line agent in Penicillin/ Cephalosporin allergic pts
Clindamycin
What is Topical Clindamycin used for
Acne and BV
What is the coverage of linezolid
VRE, MRSA, MSSA
What is the preg cat for linezolid and does it require renal adjust
C , and No
Can linezolid be used for bacteremia
NO, its too widely distributed
What is linezolid used for
Nosocomial pneumonia
CAP complicated and uncomplicated
SSTI
What is the major ADE of linezolid
Anemia, Luekopenia, pancytopenia, thrombocytopenia
Weak MAO inhibitor (serotonin syndrome)
What two fluoroquinolones cover Pseudomonas
Ciprofloxacin and Levofloxacin
Which fluoroquinolones covers anaerobes
Moxifloxacin
What is the coverage of Moxifloxacin
MSSA, And Atypicals
What is the coverage of ciprofloxacin
Psuedomonas and Atypicals
What is the major ADE of Fluoroquinolones (CLeM)
Mainly in elderly/critically ill can cause hallucinations, delirium, seizures
Rashes
Photosensitivity
Risk to athletes (tendon rupture)
Variable QTC
What is the risk to athletes taking fluoroquinolones (CLeM)
Tendon Rupture, for up to 6 months post course
Besides tendon rupture for athletes what are the other ADE of fluoroquinolones
Tendon rupture for pts older than 60, taking corticosteroids, or in renal failure
Athralgias in pts less than 18 y/o
Variable QTC elongation
What is the pregnancy cat and absorption advisory for Fluoroquinolones (CLeM)
Cat C
Reduced by anti acids for absorption
-penetrated CNS and Bone
What is the DOC for anthrax
Ciprofloxacin
Can Moxifloxacin be used for UTI
No
What is the Fluoroquinolones DOC for p. Aeruginosa RTI
Levofloxacin
Which fluoroquinolones has the best anerobic coverage
Moxifloxacin
What ABX can not be used with a G6PD def.
Sulfonamides Nitrofurantoin Dapsone Primaquine Quinidine
What is the DOC for toxoplamsa Gondi
Sufladiazine
What is the coverage for Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim
MRSA, MSSA
Can Sulfonamides be used in neonates
NO!
Pump and dump,
Causes congenital malformations
How are sulfanomides excreted
Renally, concentrates in the urine
Do Sulfonamides penetrate CNS
Yes
What is the folate synth inhibitor that is used to treat Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP)
SMX/TMP
What are the Major ADE of Sulfonamides
Stevens Johnson Syndrome
Bien marrow Supresión
Hemolytic anemia with G6PD
Crystalurea
What is the DOC for Trichomonas vaginalis
Tinidazole or Metronidazole
What are the major ADE of Nitroimidazoles (metronidazole and Tinidazole)
Metallic taste
Warfarin DDI
Avoid in alcohol due to disulfiram RXNs
What is the DOC to cover amebiasis (E. Histolitica, Giardiasis, Trichomnas)
Metronidazole or Tindazole
Metronidazole when combined with a PPI can treat
H. Pylori
What is the DOC in nfections with documented or suspected abdominal anaerobic bacteria, with adjunctive coverage of aerobes by a second drug when necessary
Metronidazole or Tindazole
Nitroimidazoles
What is the more expensive version of vancomycin, used to treat C. Diff and is a protein synth inhibitor
Fidaxomicin
Fidaxomicin should not be used in what pts.
Pts with macrolide allergies (Azithromycin or clarithromycin)
Or in combination with vancomycin (destroys too much flora)
What is the DOC for impetigo
Mupirocin
What is the coverage of mupirocin
MRSA and group A strep
What is the DOC for MRSA in adult patients and healthcare workers during institutional outbreaks
Mupirocin
What is Nitrofurantoin used for
Uncomplicated cystitis and UTI
What is fosfomycin used for
Uncomplicated UTI
What is Methanamine used for
Uncomplicated UTI (prophylaxis and suppression only) not TX
What is the use of phenazopyridine
Analgesic used in UTI (colors urine orange)
What is the DOC for acute OM
Amoxicillin
Recurrent? Augmentin
Allergy to PCN? 2* GEn Cephalosporin or Ceftriaxone
What is the standard regimen for CAP in a pt without comorbiditieds
Amoxicillin Or
Doxycycline or
Azithromycin or
Clarithromycin
What is the Standard regimen for CAP with comorbisites
Augmentin or cephalosporins
And
Azithromycin or Clarithromycin or Doxycyline
Or monotherapy with a fluoroquinolones (CLeM)
What is the Tx for native value endocarditis
NAfcillin or oxacillin
PCN allergic: cefazolin
Oxacillin resistantL vancomycin or Daptomycin
What is the Tx for prosthetic value endocarditis
Nafcillin or Oxacillin plus rifampin plus gentamicin
(NRG or ORG)
X6 wks
Methicillin resistant?: Vancomycin plus rifampin plus gentamicin
(VRG)
X 6 wks
What is the DOC for high MRSA risk SSTI
Doxycycline or SMX/TMP
What is the DOC for low risk MRSA SSTI
Antistaph penicillins ( METHICILIN, dicloxacillin, oxacillin, nafcillin, cloxcillin)
Or 1* gen cephalosporin (Cephridine, Cephazolin, Cephadroxil, Cephalexin)
What drugs treat MRSA
Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (PO/IV) Clindamycin (PO/IV) Doxycycline (PO/IV) Vancomycin (IV) Ceftaroline (IV) Linezolid or Tedizolid (PO/IV) Daptomycin (deactivated in the lungs) (IV)
Does Trimethoprim treat MRSA
Yes
Does Clindamycin Tx MRSA
Yes
Does Doxycycline tx MRSA
Yes
Does Vancomycin tx MRSA
Yes
Does Ceftaroline tx MRSA
Yes
Does linezolid tx MRSA
Yes
Does Daptomycin tx MRSA
Yes, but it’s deactivated in the lungs
If using vancomycin or CLeM (fluoroquinolones)
For surgical prophylaxis, what is the time frame for administration
Wishing 60- 120 minutes of incision
When should you redose surgery prophylaxis
If the surgery last longer than 4 hrs
What is the prophylaxis DOC for Endocarditis in pts with vulvar HDz
Amoxicillin or clindamycin
What is the prophylaxis DOC for surgical wound infections
Cefazolin or Clindamycin
What is the prophylaxis DOC for surgical abdominal infections
Cefoxitin or Cefotetan
Ertapenem,
Or cefazolin +metronidazole
What is the DOC for C. Diff
Vancomycin
What should persistent/ resistant C. Diff be treated with
Intracolonic Vancomycin
Fidaxomicin x 10 days if not used previously
Fecal bacteriotherapy (fecal microbiota transplant)
Subtotal colectomy
What is the DOC for uncomplicated cycling
TMP/SMX x 3 days
Nitrofurantoin x 5 days
Fosfomycin x 1 dose
Methenamine (prophylaxis)
Alternative: fluroquinolone x 3 days or β-lactam x 3-7 days
What is the DOC for uncomlicated plyeonephritis
TMP/SMX x 14 days (if susceptible)
Fluoroquinolone x 5-7days
Alternative: β-lactam x 10-14 days
What is the DOC in complicated UTI
Fluoroquinolone (CLeM)
Aminoglycoside (GNT)
Extended spectrum β-lactam
What is the DOC in a pregnant UTI
Amoxicillin
Nitrofurantoin (up to 37th week)
Cephalexin
Can fluoroquinolones (CLeM) be used in pregnancy UTI
No
Can Trimethoprim or Sulfamethoxazole be used in pregnant UTI
No
Can Aminoglycosides (GNT) be used in pregnant UTI
No
Can tetracyclines (DMT) be used in pregnant UTI
No
What is the DOC for Chlamydia
Azithromycin
Or
Doxycycline
What are the 4 Meds used to treat Active TB
Rifamycins
Isoniazid
Pyrazniamide
Ethambutol
RIPE
What is the Active Tb drug regiment
RIPE x 2 months
Then Isoniazid and Rifampin x 4 months
When tx TB, if the patient has HIV what drug should be used instead of Rifampin
Rifabutin
Can Pyrazinamide be used in Pregnant Pts with active TB
No
In tx active TB in pregnant women, what drug must be added
Pyridoxine
What is the DOC in Latent TB for children under 2
Isoniazid
What is the DOC for Latent TB in pregnancy
Isoniazid with pyridoxine
What is the DOC for latent TB in children older than 2
Isoniazid and Rifapentine
Should the combination of Rifampin and Pyrazinamide be used in Tx latent TB
No
Causes severe liver injury and death
What is the DOC for latent TB in pregnancy
INH once daily or twice weekly for 9 months with Pyridoxine supplementation
What is the -cidal -static activity of isoniazid
Bacteriostatic in stationary phase
Bactericidal for dividing organisms
What is the DDI and food precautions of Isoniazid
Carbs and Aluminim impair absorption
Inhibits CYP3A4
What are the MAJOR ADE of isoniazid
Peripheral neuropathy
Excretion of B6 ( reversed with pyridoxine)
Hepatotoxicity
Hemolysis in G6PD def.
Lupus and SZR
What are the ADE of rifamycins
Potent CYP450 inducers
Hepatotoxic
Orange/ red secretions
(Don’t wear contact lenses)
For tx can reifampin be used as monotherapy
No
Must always be combined with other agents
What is the clinical use of rifampin
S. Aureus, MRSA, TB tx
What are the ADE of rifampin
Hepatitis and liver failure
Must monitor LFTs
What is the role of rifabutin
Preferred drug for use in TB-infected patients with HIV
What is the ADE of using rifabutin
Uveitis
Skin pigmentation
And neutropenia
What is the role of Rifapentine
LTBI once weekly by direct observation therapy (DOT)
Should NOT be used as monotherapy, to avoid resistance
Often used in combination with INH for latent tb in children older than 2 years old
What is the role of Pyrazinamide in TB tx
Part of the initial four-drug regimen to shorten the overall duration of therapy from nine months to six months
In latent Tb, if the pt is resistant to Isoniazid and Rifampin, what drug combination should be used?
Ethambutol and Pyrazinamide
What is the ADE of Pyrazinamide
Hepatitis/ Heptaotoxic
Arthralgias
What is the 2nd line drug used pts unable to tolerate rifampin during continuation phase of active TB Tx
Ethambutol
What are the ADE and Contraindications for Ethambutol
Optic neuritis
Contra: Patients that are not able to reliably perform visual acuity and red-green color discrimination test
Children < 5yo
Unconscious patients
Not recommended in patients with decreased uric acid excretion
What are the 1st line frugs for treating MAC infections
Ethambutol with rifabutin and macrolides ( Azithromycin and clarithromycin)
Is ethambutol associated with heptotoxicicioty
No
What stage of malaria does Atovaquone-proguanil have MOA on
Blood stage and Hepatic Stage
What stage of malaria does doxycyline have MOA
Blood stage
What stage of malaria does mefloquine have MOA
Blood stage
What stage of malaria does chloroquine have MOA
Blood stage
What stage of malaria does tafenoquine have MOA
Hepatic stage
What stage of malaria does primaquine have MOA
Hepatic stage (off label use)
What are the 5 malaria drugs (MAD TC)
Mefloquine, Atovaqoune-proguanil, Doxycyline, Tafenoquine, Chloroquine
What are the ADE of primaquine
Hemolysis in G6PD pts
What is the ADE of Mefloquine
psychiatric disturbances ranging from insomnia, vivid dreams, and mood swings, to depression, psychosis, and suicide
What are the ADE and contraindications for chloroquine
Irreversible retinal damage, ototoxicity, myopathy, and peripheral neuropathy in patients receiving long term or high dose
Contra: Patients with psoriasis or preexisting retinopathy of the eye
What are the ADE of mefloquine
Exacerbation of psychiatric disorders; vivid dreams; seizures
Dizziness, headache, loss of balance, or ringing in ears
Cardiac arrhythmias and bradycardia
Do not administer concomitantly with other medications that cause QTc prolongation
N/V/D, abdominal pain
Can pts one antipsychotic or anticonvulsant meds take mefloquine
No
What age range in melfoquine safe for, who is it not safe for?
Safe in young children,
Not safe below 6 months
Not safe in psych or cardiac pts
What is the DOC to prevent relapse of P. Vivax and P. Ovale
Primaquine
What are the ADE of primaquine
Prolonged QTc interval; anemia
CANT USE IN G6PD
Is primaquine safe for pregnancy
NO
What is the DOC for terminal prophylaxis of malaria
Tafenoquine w/ chloroquine
Can tafenoquine be used in pregnancy
No
What is the ADE and food warnings for atovaqoune- proguanil
Avoid in renal impairment (CrCl<30 ml/min)
Avoid in pregnant or breastfeeding <11 kg babies
Should be taken with food or milk
What is the DOC for chemoprophylaxis in areas with chloroquine resistant P. falciparum
Doxycyline
what patients can you not use Doxycyline for when treating malaria
Children less than 8 or pregnant women
What malaria drugs can be used 1-2 days pre travel
Atovaqoune-proguanil and Doxycyline and Primaquine
When must mefloquine (malaria) be initialed before travel
2-3 weeks prior
When must tafenoquine be initiated before malaria travel
Within one week of travel (loading dose of 200 mg Qd x 3 days)
When must chloroquine be initiated for malaria travel
1-2 weeks pre travel
How long should atovaqoune-proguanil and primaquine be used Post malaria travel
7 days post
How long my Doxycyline, chloroquine, and mefloquine be used o post malaria travel
4 weeks post travel
How long must tafenoquine be used post malaria travel
One dose within one week post travel
What is the DOC for trich vaginalis
Metronidazole or Tinidazole
What is the DOC for tx of toxoplasmosis Gondi
Pyrimethamine + clindamycin or Sulfadiazine
What is the DOC of Prophylaxis Toxoplasmosis Gondi
Sulfamethoxazole- Trimethoprim
What is the DOC of giardiasis
Metronidazole or Tinidazole
What is the DOC for pin words for pts older than 2 years old
Albendazole
What is the ADE of albendazole
Increased liver enzymes
Monitor LFT
CAn Albendazole be used in pregnancy
No, discontinue use if pregnant, and avoid pregnancy for 1 month following therapy
What is the MOA of pyrantel Pamoate
depolarizing neuromuscular blocker works to cause paralysis in worm (causes acetylcholine release and inhibition of cholinesterase)
What is the clinical use of pyrantel pamoate
Effective against mature and immature forms of susceptible helminthes within intestinal tract
NOT effective against migratory stages in tissues or eggs
Can you use pyrantel pamoate in children under 2 years or pregnancy
No, avoid in 1st trimester
What are the 1st line agents for lice
Permethrin and pyrethrins
What are the age indications for Permethirn and pyrethrin
Permethrin > 2 months old
Pyrtethrin >2 years old
What is the OVicidal drug for lice Tx
Malathion
What is the age range for use of malathion in lice Tx
Older than 2 years old
What is the occlusive based therapy drug for Lice Tx
Benzyl Alcohol Lotion
What is the MOA of ivermectin
Binds to chloride ion channels in nerve and muscle cells
Leads to muscle paralysis of the parasite
What is ivermectin used for
Lice only one treatment
What is the age range for ivermectin
patients 6 months and older
What is the MOA of Imidazoles (Clot/Mic azole) and triazoles (Fluc/Vori/Posa conazole)
Fungal membrane inhibitors
What is clotrimazole used for
Cutaneous or vaginal candidiasis Oral candidiasis (Tx and prophylaxis)
What is the ADE with clotrimazole
Monitor hepatic function with longer term use
What is the Primary option for many susceptible fungal infections, including invasive and noninvasive candidiasis and cryptococcal disease
Fluconazole
What is antifungal that is used for Prophylaxis against invasive fungal infections in immunocompromised patients
Fluconazole
What is the DOC for VVC
Fluconazole
What is the DOC for invasive and non invasive candiadisis
FLuconazale
What is the DOC in aspergillus infx
Voriconazole
What is the primary option for invasive pulmonary and extra pulmonary candida infx
Voriconazole
What is the ADE associated with voriconazole
High trough concentrations associated with transient visual disturbances (color perception)
Auditory hallucination
Monitor Liver and Renal function
Increased risk of hepatotoxicity
What DDI must you be aware of with voriconazole
Drug Interactions:
Inhibitor and substrate of CYP2C19, 2C9, and 3A4
Significant drug interactions prevents its use with many drugs.
e.g. Rifampin, rifabutin, carbamazepine,
What is the MOA of terbinafine, naftitine, Butenafine
Cell membrane inhibitor
FUNIGICIDAL
What is the DOC for onchymycosis
Terbinafine
What drug is fungicidal to tineas
Terbinafine
What is the ADE of Terbinafine
Taste disturbance and hepatotoxicity
Can terbinafine (lamisil) be used in pregnancy
NO , it accumulates in the breast milk
What is the MOA of Amphotericin B and Nystatin
Membrane inhibitor (Fungal)
Fungicidal
What is the DOC for invasive fungal infections
Amphotercin B
What drug is used empirically when fungal infection is suspected like febrile neutropenia
Amphotericin B
What drug is use prophylactically in patients at signifigant risk of fungal infections like bone marrow transplant
Amphotericin B
What are the ADE of Amphotericin B
Fever, chills, rigors, (may you acetaminophen to help or diphenhydramine)
Nephro toxic, can lead to anemia
SZR if injected into spinal colomn
What are the DOC for Candida infections in immunocompromised patients
Fluconazole
- Prophylaxis for organ transplant and high-risk patients
Or Posaconazole
What is the DOC for aspergillus infx
Voriconazole
What is the DOC for fungal pneumonia that does not respond to antifungals (PCP)
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
What are the DOC in uncomplicated Vulvovaginal Candidiasis
Fluconazole
What is the standard therapy of Uncomplicated Oropharyngeal and Esophageal Candidiasis
Nystatin and clotrimazole rinses
What is the DOC for tinea pedis (athletes foot)
Topical : Lotrim ( butenafine) or lamisil (Terbinafine)
Oral: Fluconazole
What is the Tx for inflluenza
5 days for oseltamivir or zanamivir
May extend for patients who remain severely ill after 5 days
1 day for uncomplicated influenza with IV peramivir
What is the influenza DOC for pregnant women
Oseltamivir
Who should not receive zanamivir in influenza tx
Not for people with breathing problems like asthma or COPD, for example.
What demographic does peramivir adversely effect
Japanese populations (delirium)
What is the age range for Oseltamivir Tx and prophylaxis
Tx: older than 2 weeks
Prophylaxis: older than 3 months
What are the age ranges for Zanamivir Tx and Prophylaxis
Tx: 7 years and Older
Prophylaxis: 5 yrs and older
What are the age ranges for Peramivir Tx
18 years and older
What is the DOC for RSV Prophylaxis
Palivizumab
What is the Tx for RSV
Supportive Care
What is the role of Zostavax
Herpes zoster vaccine
What is the role of Verivax
Varicella zoster vaccine
What is the recommended dosing schedule for VArivax
Recommended for all children at 12 to 18 months old.
Second dose prior to entering school between ages 4 and 6 yrs
FOr best results when should antivirals be started to Tx herpes
With in 72 hours of S/s
What are the DOC for Shinlges
Valacyclovir: TID for 7 days
Famciclovir: TID for 7 days
Acyclovir: five time a day for 7 days
What is the DOC for the 1st clinical episode of Herpes
Valacyclovir 1 gram PO 2x/day for 7-10 days
What are the DOC for episodic therapy for recurrent genital herpes
Valacyclovir 500mg PO 2x/day for 3 days
Or
Valacyclovir 1 gram PO 1x/day for 5 days
What is the DOC for severe or difficult-to-treat HSV infections
Acyclovir IV
What are the ADE of nucleoside analogs
Acute renal failure through crystallization in urine
Mostly associated with IV acyclovir in higher doses
Prevent crystallization through hydration and correct dosing in renally impaired patients
Seizures, tremors, or other CNS effects can occur
Nausea, diarrhea, and rash are more common
What is the MOA of tenofovir
Nucleotide Reverse Transciptase inhibitor (HIV)
What is the DOC for HIV tx
Truvada: Tenofovir (TDF) (NRTI) + Emtricitabine (NRTI)
Descovy: Tenofvir (TAF) (NRTI) and Emtricitabine (NRTI)
What is the ADE of
Truvada: Tenofovir (TDF) (NRTI) + Emtricitabine (NRTI)
Descovy: Tenofvir (TAF) (NRTI) and Emtricitabine (NRTI)
Hyperpigmentation of the palms or soles may be observed In ~3% particularly African Americans (up to 13%)
What is the MOA of Raltegravir, Dolutegravir
Option for initial treatment as an additive agent to 2 NRTI’s
What are the ADE of Raltegravir and
Dolutegravir
Myopathy/rhabdomyolysis
Insomnia, depression and suicidalideations
What is the recommended therapy for Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) of HIV
emtricitabine/tenofovir (Truvada) daily and dolutegravir (Tivicay) twice a day
What is the substitution made for pregnancy in Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) of HIV
If pregnant substitute raltegravir (Isentress) instead of dolutegravir
How long is PEP for HIV
28 days unless the pt test negative for HIV, meaning worker not exposed
What is PrEP
Daily Emtricitabine (FTC) + Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) (Truvada)
CanPrep be used in a patient with active HIV
No!
The 2-drug regimen of TDF/FTC is inadequate therapy for established HIV infection, its use may causes resistance in active infection