Drugs Flashcards
Neuroaminidase MoA
Doesn’t allow virus to release from infected cell
Antiherpetic MoA
Inhibits DNA synthesis
Quinoline MoA
Inhibit mitochondira and interfere with parasitic detoxification
Benzimidazole MoA
Disrupts microtubule elongation, interferes with growth
Isoniazid MoA
Inhibits cell wall synthesis by preventing synthesis of mycolic acid
-cidal
Ethambutal MoA
Inhibits cell wall synthesis
-cidal
Pryazinamide MoA
Unknow
-cidal
Rifamycin MoA
Inhibits RNA synthesis
-cidal
Azoles MoA
Inhibits ergosteral production and weakens cell wall
Polyene MoA
Disrupts cell wall
Tetracycline MoA
Protein synthesis inhibitor
-static
Macrolide MoA
Protein synthesis inhibitor
-static
Lincosamines MoA
Protein synthesis inhibitor
-static
Chloramphenicol MoA
Protein synthesis inhibitor
-static
Aminoglycosides MoA
Protein synthesis inhibitor
-cidal (irreversible binding)
Glycopeptide MoA
Inhibits cell wall synthesis
-cidal
Sulfonamide MoA
Folate antagonist via PABA inhibition
Trimethoprim MoA
Folate anatagonist via dihydrofolic acid reductase inhibition
Nitroimidazole MoA
Production of free radicals
Flouroquinolone MoA
Inhibits DNA replication via DNA gyrase
Glycopeptide ADRs and DDIs
Ototoxicity
Nephrotoxicity
Rapid IV administration associated with red-man syndrome, HTN, tachycardia
Flouroquinolone ADRs and DDIs
QT prolongation
Tendon rupture
Damage to growing cartilage
Reduced bioavailability w/ aluminum, calcium and magnesium containing antacids/foods
Nitromidazole ADRs and DDIs
GI upset Reversible neuropathy Carcinogen in mice Disulfiram-like reaction with alcohol Increased bleeding risk with Warfarin
Sulfonamide ADRs and DDIs
Rare Type IV hypersensitivity reactions with high morbidity
Hemolytic reaction in patients with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency
Increased risk of kernicterus in newborns