Drug Classes + Type of medicine Immune System Flashcards
Beta-Lactam has in 4 branches. Which ones?
Penicillins
Cephalosporins
Cephalosporins
Carbapenems
Macrolides are considered what type of medication?
Antibiotic
Tetracyclines are considered what type of medication?
Antibiotic
Aminoglycosides are considered what type of medication?
Antibiotic
Fluoroquinolones are considered what type of medication?
Antibiotic
Oxazolidinones are considered what type of medication?
Antibiotic
Glycopeptides are considered what type of medication?
Antibiotic
Lincosamides are considered what type of medication?
Antibiotic
Nitroimidazoles are considered what type of medication?
Antibiotic
Nitrofurans are considered what type of medication?
Antibiotic
Rifamycins are considered what type of medication?
Antibiotic
Azoles are considered what type of medication?
Antifungal
Polyenes are considered what type of medication?
Antifungal
Allylamines are considered what type of medication?
Antifungal
Echinocandins are considered what type of medication?
Antifungal
Oxaboroles are considered what type of medication?
Antifungals
Is Antiparasitics the name of a class of drugs and a type?
Yes
What class of drug is Metronidazole and what does it interact with?
Brand Name: Flagyl
Antibiotic
Drug Class: Nitroimidazoles
Interacts with Alcohol: Causes patients n/v, dizziness, etc
What class of drug is Fluoroquinolone and what does it interact with?
Antibiotic
Drug Class: Fluoroquinolone
Interacts with Antacid containing aluminum, calcium, or magnesium: Can block absorption of the drugs, leaving patient’s infection untreated
What class of drug is Ampicillin and what does it interact with?
Brand Name: Principen
Antibiotic
Drug Class: Beta-Lactam - Penicillins
Interacts with Aminoglycosides: Ampicillin inactivates aminoglycosides making them less effective at killing bacteria and treating the infection
What class of drug is Clarithromycin and what does it interact with?
Brand Name: Bioxin
Antibiotic
Drug Class: Macrolides
Interacts with Digoxin: Blocks the breakdown of many drugs (like Digoxin). Leads to high or toxic levels of other meds. n/v, irregular heartbeat, or even hospitalization
What class of drug is Linezolid and what does it interact with?
Brand Name: Zyvox
Antibiotic
Drug Class: Oxazolidinones
Interacts with Aged Cheese and other tyramine-containing foods (avocados/wines): Can lead to HBP, increased heart rate, convulsions, even death
What class of drug is Fluconazole and what does it interact with?
Brand Name: Difucan
Antifungal
Drug Class: Azole
Interacts with Phenytoin: Can cause higher levels of phenytoin in body. Can lead to dizziness, drowsiness, difficulty walking, abnormal eye movements, and other side effects
What class of drug is Ketoconazole and what does it interact with?
Brand Name: Nizoral
Antifungal
Drug Class: Azole
Interacts with Simvastatin: Inhibits breakdown and elimination of statins. Causes build up of statin and can lead to muscle pain and kidney damage
What class of drug is Itraconazole and what does it interact with?
Brand Name: Sporanax
Antifungal
Drug Class: Azole
Interacts with Methadone: Can increase levels of methadone in blood. Irregular heartbeat, heart attack, and death
What class of drug is Voriconazole and what does it interact with?
Brand Name: Vfend
Antifungal
Drug Class: Azole
Interacts with Alprazolam: Inhibits metabolism of alprazolam. Lead to prolonged sedation, respiratory depression, and other SEs
What class of drug is Amphotericin B and what does it interact with?
Brand Name: Ambisome
Antifungal
Drug Class: Polyenes
Interacts with Aminoglycosides: Can lead to kidney damage
What class of drug is Caspofungin and what does it interact with?
Brand Name: Cancidas
Antifungal
Drug Class: Echinocandins
Interacts with Carbamazepine: decreases actions of caspofungin. Close monitoring needed
What class of drug is Valacyclovir and what does it interact with?
Brand Name: Valtrex
Antiviral
Drug Class: Antivirals
Interacts with ProQuad: May decrease the effectiveness of ProQuad vaccine
What class of drug is Ganciclovir and what does it interact with?
Brand Name: Cytovene
Antiviral
Drug Class: Antivirals
Interacts with Cidofovir: Should not be taken with it because they are both nephrotoxic (damaging to kidneys)
What class of drug is Oseltamivir and what does it interact with?
Brand Name: Tamiflu
Antiviral
Drug Class: Antivirals
Interacts with FluMist Quadrivalent: May decrease effectiveness of the live attenuated influenza vaccine
What class of drug is Remdesivir and what does it interact with?
Brand Name: Veklury
Antiviral
Drug Class: Antivirals
Interacts with Hydroxychloroquine: Blocks the antiviral activity, leaving viral infection undertreated
What class of drug is Hydroxychloroquine/Chloroquine/Mefloquine and what do they interact with?
Brand Name: Veklury/Aralen/Lariam
Antiparasitic
Drug Class: Antiparasitics
Interacts with Amiodarona: Should NOT be taken with QT meds (time interval within specific part of a heartbeat) as it can lead serious irregular heart rhythms or even sudden death
What class of drug is Mebendazole and what does it interact with?
Brand Name: Emverm
Antiparasitic
Drug Class: Antiparasitics
Interacts with Metronidazole: Serious or life-threatening skin rashes can occur. Blisters cover whole body, top skin layer dies, sheds, then heals–shock and sepsis can occur
