Immunology drug classes Flashcards
1
Q
Antituberculosis
A
Isoniazid
“I So Need A Zid (Isoniazid) to fight TB!”
2
Q
Azole
A
itraconazole
“I’m ‘Itching’ to azole that fungus away!”
3
Q
Polyene
A
amphotericin B
“Amphotericin B: The Big Polyene powerhouse that fights fungi!”
4
Q
Antiviral
A
acyclovir
“Acyclovir stops the virus in its tracks—no more cycling around!”
5
Q
Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor (NRTI)
A
zidovudine
“Zido the Nuke Stops the Virus!”
6
Q
Protease inhibitor
A
Indinavir
“Indi-navy stops the HIV party—protease in the way!”
7
Q
Immunosuppressant
A
cyclosporine
“Cyclo-suppress your immune system for transplants, spore no attacks!”
8
Q
NSAID (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory)
A
ibuprofen
“I Buprofen pain… No steroids, just anti-inflammatories!”
