Drugs Week 4 (HIV Etc.) Flashcards

1
Q

What is the mechanism of action for NNRTIs?

A

Binds directly to reverse transcriptase of the HIV-1 virus

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2
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What are the adverse reactions to Nevirapine?

A

Stevens-Johnson’s, and hepatotoxicity

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3
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What is an example of a drug in the NNRTIs category?

A

Nevirapine

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4
Q

What is the mechanism of action for tetracyclines?

A

Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis at the level of the 30S bacterial ribosome

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5
Q

List 2 examples of tetracyclines

A

Doxycycline, tetracycline

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6
Q

What are some adverse side effects of doxycycline?

A

Toxic epidermal necrolysis, erythema multiforme, pseudomembranous colitis

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