Gyn Pharm Flashcards
3 antibiotics for Gardinella Vaginallis
Metronidazol, Tinidazole- DNA sythesis inhibitor
clindamycin- 50s subunit inhibitor
MOA of -nidazole
Reduction of nitro group = strand breaks and loss of DNA structure
Side effects of nitroimidazole
Disulfide like reactions
Lincosamides treat 2 extra diseases
PID and TSS.
Can cause pseudomembranous colitis
Actively transported to abscesses
Tx for candidias and MOA
-fluconazole
Inhibit conversion of lanosterol by cyp450 disrupting the membrane
Side effects of Fluconazole
Torsades, contraindicated in renal disease and pregnancy
Thx for Trichamonas
Metronidazole or tinidazole
How to treat cervicitis (gonorrhea and chlamydia)
Ceftriaxone - IM
Azithromycin - PO
When gen is Ceftriaxone and what is important about it’s mode of delivery
3rd gen. Penetrates the CSF (from IM)
MOa of Azithromycin
50s subunit inhibitor
Why is doxycycline not recommended in pregnancy
It is a strong chelator of iron
Drugs for PID
Outpatient
Ceftriaxone and doxycycline (maybe add metronidazole
Inpatient
Doxycycline PLUS cefoxitin or cefotetan.
MOA of gentamycin
(Amino glycoside) inhibits 30s subunit
What bacteria are resistant to gentamycin and why
Anaerobic because it requires oxygen transport to be effective
What toxicity does gentamycin have
Neuro and Nephro. Risk greater in renal disease, prolonged therapy. ototoxicity is reversible