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
2
Q
What are the adverse reactions to Nevirapine?
A
Stevens-Johnson’s, and hepatotoxicity
3
Q
What is an example of a drug in the NNRTIs category?
A
Nevirapine
4
Q
What is the mechanism of action for tetracyclines?
A
Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis at the level of the 30S bacterial ribosome
5
Q
List 2 examples of tetracyclines
A
Doxycycline, tetracycline
6
Q
What are some adverse side effects of doxycycline?
A
Toxic epidermal necrolysis, erythema multiforme, pseudomembranous colitis