MICRO Flashcards
Aminoglycosides (2)
Interactions (2)?
- Nephrotoxicity / Ototoxicity
- Neuromuscular blockade
INTERACTIONS:
- Cephalosporins (Nephrotoxicity)
- Loop Diuretics (Ototoxicity)
Acyclovir / Famciclovir / Valacyclovir
Nephrotoxicity -> Obstructive Crystalline Nephropathy
-> Acute Renal Failure
Amphotericin B (4)
- Red / Green Color-Blindness
- Fever + Chills
- IV Phlebitis
- Anemia
Ampicillin
Pseudomembranous Collitis
- Azoles
Fever + Chills
Cephalosporins (3)
Interactions (2)?
(2nd Gen- Cefoxitin + Cefotetan) - Vitamin K def + PT depletion -> Bleeding into body cavities - Disulfiram-like rx (Ceftriaxone) - Inadequate biliary metab
INTERACTIONS:
- Cross-hypersensitivity with Penicillins (5-10% of patients)
- ↑nephrotoxicity of Aminoglycosides
Chloramphenicol (2)
- Anemia (dose dependent) / Aplastic Anemia (dose indep)
- Gray-Baby Sx
Chloroquine (3)
- Retinopathy
- Pruritus
- Torsades de Pointes / Prolonged QT
Clindamycin
Pseudomembranous Collitis (C difficile overgrowth)
Dapsone
Agranulocytosis
Didanosine (2)
- PAINFUL Neuropathy
- Pancreatitis
Efavirenz
CNS symptoms, incl vivid dreams
Ethambutol
Red / Green Color-Blindness
Fluoroquinolones (4)
- Rashes
- Dizziness + Headaches
- Tendonitis + Achilles Tendon rupture (Adults. Due to cartilage damage)
- Bone growth abnormalities + Leg cramps + Myalgias (Kids + Pregnancy. Due to cartilage damage)
Griseofulvin
Interaction?
Carcinogenic
INTERACTION:
-↑Warfarin metab
Hydroxychloroquine
Myopathies
Idinavir (3: NEPHRO)
- Crystallization in urine
- Hematuria
- Nephropathy
Imipinem / Cilastatin
CNS toxicity, incl seizures
Isoniazid (INH) (7)
*THINK: INH = “Injures Neurons + Hepatocytes”
- Hemolysis in G6PD-deficient patients
- Sideroblastic Anemia
- Pellagra (↓Vit B6)
- Hepatitis
- Rhabdomyolysis
- SLE-like Sx
- Seizures
Ketoconazole
Gynecomastia
Macrolides (3)
Interactions (2)?
- Torsades de Pointes / Prolonged QT
- Acute Cholestatic Hepatitis
- Eosinophilia +m Rash
INTERACTIONS: ↑serum conc of:
- Anticoagulants (Oral)
- Theophyllines