Drugs for Cancer, Sunscreen, Lice Flashcards
Ovicidal lice drug
Malathion
Malathion MOA
applied topically; organophosphate that is metabolized by the louse to malaoxon, inhibiting acetylcholinesterase causing neuronal hyperstimulation and paralysis
Malathion Human Metabolism
rapidly converted to inactive metabolites and excreted by kidneys
Malathion Adverse Effects
Not associated with many, but if accidentally ingested can cause cholinergic excess that can be treated with atropine and pralidoxime
Permethrin MOA
cause hyperstimulation and paralysis by binding voltage-gated sodium channels within the louse
Permethrin Adverse Effects
asthma exacerbation in patients allergic to ragweed; minimal percutaneous absoprtion with no interactions
Permethrin Resistance
Knock down resistance (kdr) mutations of louse sodium channels
Lindane Uses
louse treatment for people who cannot tolerate or have failed first line therapy; administered topically as shampoo or lotion
Lindane Adverse Effects
Neurotoxicity - CNS stimulant promoting seizures, blockade of GABA action); black box - skin diseases, neonatal prematurity, people with uncontrolled seizure disorders
Ivermectin MOA
causes louse hyperexcitability and paralysis by binding selectively and with high affinity to glutamate-gated chloride ion channels present in invertebrate nerve and muscle cells
Ivermectin Adverse Effects
Elevated liver enzymes, cross BBB of children, worsen bronchial asthma
Physical methods of removing lice
lice comb, benzyl alcohol, petroleum jelly
Cinoxate
organic UV filter sunscreen that absorbs UV-B radiation
Para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA)
organic UV filter sunscreen that absorbs UV-B radiation
Trolamine
organic UV filter sunscreen that absorbs UV-B radiation
Dioxybenzone, Oxybenzone
organic UV filter sunscreen that absorbs UV-B and UV-A2 radiation
Avobenzone
Only FDA approved organic sunscreen that protects against UV-A1 radiation
Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide
sunscreens of inorganic compounds that function by reflecting and scattering UV radiation; provide UV-A and UV-B protection
Microionized Titanium Dioxide Exception
Does not provide UV-A1 protection; nonionized form does
SPF
the amount of UV radiation required to produce a sunburn on protected skin relative to that of unprotected skin; primarily a measure of UV-B exposure
Targeted Drugs for Basal Cell Carcinoma
Imiquimod and Vismodegib