Pharm Flashcards
Zidovudine
antiviral - treat HIV, slow disease progression, prevent transfer from mother to fetus
SE: dec RBC
Erythropoietin Growth Factors
Epoietin Alfa (Epogen, Procrit): identical to epo; SE: signif HTN! (inc HCT), CV events, rare PRCA; IV, IM
Leukopoietic Growth Factors
Filgrastim (Neupogen): identical to G-CSF, inc neutrophils/maturation in marrow, IV/SubQ
Pegfilgrastim: longer acting/ T1/2
Thrombopoietic Growth Factor
Oprelvekin (Neumega): identical to IL-11
iron deficiency treatment
ferrous sulfate - PO
treatment for moderate to severe sickle cell crisis
hydroxyurea (a chemotherapy for leukemia)
tPA
plasminogen activator, help create plasmin to DISSOLVE CLOTS and produce D Dimers
Heparin MoA
activates ATIII
Arixta
subQ, inhibit F Xa
Pradaxa*
PO, direct thrombin inhibitor
Xarelto
PO, inhibit Xa
Warfarin*
inhibits Vit K dependent factors 2, 7, 9, 10, protein c/s
CANT USE IN PREGNANCY** Crosses placenta
2-5mg daily
complications: hemorrhage, purple toe syndrome**
Clopidegrel/Clavix
anti-platelet
When is epogen often used?
chronic kidney failure
1st gen H1 blocker
Benadryl (diphenhydramine)
SE: sedative, anti-cholinergic
Tx: mild allergies, motion sickness, insomnia
2nd gen H1 blocker
Zyrtec (Cetirizine), Allegra (Fexofenadin), Claritin (Loratadine)
non-sedating (don’t cross BBB), no anti-cholinergic, req less doses than 1st gen
Tx: allgeric rhinitis, chronic urticaria
Singulaire (Montelukast)
leukotriene receptor antagonist
effective for asthma!
Glucocorticoid
high dose suppresses inflammation and immune
most effective treatment for asthma
Adverse: adrenal insufficiency (so taper), infection, peptic ulcer, osteoporosis, warning in DM
Immunosuppressants
Calcineurin inhibitor: cyclosporin, tacrolimus
mTOR inhibitor: sirolimus (rapamycin), everolimus
glucocorticoids
cytotoxic drugs: azthioprine, MTX, cyclophosphamide (for refractory pts)
Antibodies
selective T cell co-stimulation blocker
DOC for allogenic tranplants
cyclosporin (calcineurin inhibitor)
ADVERSE: nephrotox, infection
H2 receptor w/histamine effects
gastric acid secretion by parietal cells
H1 receptor w/histamine effects
vasodilation, inc permea, bronchoconstriction, itch, pain
edema and dec BP
anti-cholinergic
dry mouth, tachycardia, difficult micturition
H2 antagonist
zantac, pepcid
1st line allergic rhinitis Tx for children
cromolyn (mast cell stabilizer, very safe but mod effective)
decongestants
sympathomimetics
Ex: Sudafed (pseudoephedrine), phenylephrine
vasoconstriction of nasal vessels
ADR: rhinitis medicamentosa (rebound congestion- leads to tolerance and hypersensitivity)*
wane off w/nasal saline
dont use >3days, not safe in children
most effective Tx for WATERY rhinorrhea*
Atrovent nasal spray (Ipratropium)
Xolair (Omalizumab)
Ab against IgE
effective to dec nasal Sx in allergic rhinitis
intranasal corticosteroids
flonase (fluticasone) - for mod to severe
What medication to avoid w/Triginous Candida and ALL CANDIDA**
Terbinafine (Lamisil) - ALL in class of Allylamine drugs like Naftifene
How to treat tinea versicolor
selenium shampoo
Tx for pitted keratolysis
20% aluminum chloride (Drysol)
BACTERIAL
often mistaken for tinea pedis
Psoriasis Tx
Topical: corticosteroids, topical calcipotriene, Tar (anti-mitotic), anthralin
Phototherapy: PUVA, UVB
Systemic: MTX, biologics (DMARDS), retinoids; HIGH TOXICITY
Rosacea Tx
1st line: topical metronidazole, azelaic acid
DON’T use topical steroids
Psoriasis Tx
Topical: corticosteroids, topical calcipotriene, Tar (anti-mitotic), anthralin
Phototherapy: PUVA (psoralen+UVA), UVB
Systemic: MTX, biologics (DMARDS), retinoids; HIGH TOXICITY
Varicella Tx*
supportive w/pain control as needed
Acyclovir 5x a day* if high risk for complications or Shingles
also famciclovir, valacyclovir: but must start w/in 72hrs of rash*
Keflex
Cephalexin
can treat non-MRSA staph
Bactrim
can treat MRSA
sulfa drug
DMARDS
Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs, biologics
Humira, Enbrel, Remicade
treats RA, Psoriasis
systemic antifungals
Terbinafine (Lamisil)
Fluconazole (Diflucan)
Tinea Tx
topical antifungals: (imidazole)
Tinea Tx
topical antifungals: (imidazole); but DONT WORK ON CAPITIS
Tinea Corporis, Pedis Tx
topical antifungals: (imidazole); but DON’T WORK ON CAPITIS
Tinea versicolor Tx
selenium sulfide shampoo
topical ketoconazole
Tx of diaper candidiasis
nystatin cream
don’t prescribe w/high potent topical steroids bc atrophy
Oral thrush Tx
nystatin, great for all ages
Tx Eczema (atopic dermatitis), other Dermatitis
topical steroids (except perioral dermatitis) severe cases: PO steroids + light therapy, immunosuppressants
Tx for acne
benzoyl peroxide, topical antibiotic
severe: oral antibiotic: Doxycycline, Minocycline (SE: vertigo, hyperpig; contraindicated in preg/<8yo)
women hormone therapy: eg ortho tri cyclen
oral retinoids only for severe, refractory cases (Isotretinoin)
Bed bugs Tx
if symptomatic: topical steroid, antihistamine
Scabies Tx
5% permethrin (elimite)
Lice tx
1% permethrin
Malathion most effective but takes longest (8hrs)
Tx of impetigo
bactroban (mupirocin) 5-7 days - topical - can treat MRSA
Tx of cat/dog bites
Pasteurella multocida 80%
Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid (Augmentin) x10 days
(CAN’T use cephalexin/Keflex)
Doxycycline is contraindicated in
<8yo
Types of Diuretics
Loop: Lasix (Furosemide) Thiazides: HCTZ K sparing: spironolactone (Aldactone) Osmotic MoA: block Na, Cl reabsorption, prevent H2O reabsorp; increase urine
Loop Diuretics*
most effective; rapid and heavy diuresis; only used if milder don’t work; PO, IV
K WASTING** bc not absorbing K and lose K at DCT
MoA: blocks Na, Cl absorption in asc loop
usage: pulm edema, refractory HTN
can be used in severe renal impairment
ADR: dehydration, hypotension, electrolyte imbalance, ototox, hyperglycemia/uricemia/lipidemia
DON’T USE IN PREGNANCY*
ex: Lasix (furosemide)
Thiazides*
most used, PO
MoA: block Na, Cl reabsorption in early DCT
CANT use in renal impairment*
Usage: HTN (DOC), mod edema, diabetes insipidus
ADR: dehydration, hypotension, electrolyte imbalance, hyperglycemia/uricemia/lipidemia
DON’T USE IN PREGNANCY*
ex: HCTZ
DOC for HTN*
Thiazides
K sparing Diuretics
minimal diuretic effect but SPARES K*
MoA: block aldosterone in DCT, Retain K, Secrete Na
usage: mostly used in conjunction w/Lasix or thiazide in HTN/edema to spare K
ex: Spironolactone (Aldactone), eplerenone (Inspra), Triamterene
Osmotic Diuretic
MoA: freely filtered to create osmotic force, dec H2O reabsorption
IV only bc can’t cross GI!
usage: prophylaxis of renal failure by creating renal flow
ADR: edema (caution in cardiac pt)
ex: mannitol
Ca Channel Blocker ADR
Generalized edema
Edema Tx
ACE-I (ALSO RENAL PROTECTIVE and treats HTN)
Chronic Renal Failure tx
ACE or ARB (dec BP), slow dz progression
prevent hypoglycemia from dec insulin clearance
Drugs that cause Fanconi Syndrome (proximal kidney tubule dysfunction)
Tetracyclines
aminoglycosides
anti-viral
Pyelonephritis Tx
Sulfa: Cipro, Bactrim
Tx AFTER culture results
avoid ampicillin/amox in gram neg
ACE-I
Inhibit ACE, prevent formation of Angiotensin II
lisinopril, captopril
SE: COUGH
AVOID in renal artery stenosis
ARB
valsartan, losartan
Acute Angina Tx:
nitroglycerin
What medication to never use in renal artery stenosis?**
ACE-I/ARB
Bc of risk of azotemia from efferent arteriole dilation
What medication to use for isolated HTN?
Ca Channel Blockers
Everyone with renal dz should be on what medication?
ACE-I
Medication for angina
nitroglycerin
ASA
Beta Blocker
Who cannot use ACE-I
African Americans bc lower serum renin
Beta Blockers usage in HTN
block reflex tachycardia, eventually will reset set point to normal!
How to treat hypertensive emergency
Sodium Nitroprusside
but CANT use >48-72hrs
papilledema, end organ damage
First line drugs for HTN
Thiazide diuretics (Mainstay for mild to mod HTN), CCB, ACE-I, ARB
Classes of Calcium Channel Blockers
Dihydropyridines: more effective/selective
Non-DHP: less effective/selective
What drug treats hyperlipidemia
statins (HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors): synthesize cholesterol
CATEGORY X IN PREGNANCY
CCB MoA
Vasodilator: decrease arterial pressure and increase coronary perfusion
Block SA/AV node - slow conduction - but little net effect
Ex: Verapamil, Diltiazem (Non-DHP also has effect for arrhythmias - slow ventricular rate)
DHP: Nifedipine
1st line agents for TB*
ISONIAZID
RIFAMPIN
ETHAMBUTOL
PYRAZINAMIDE
Tx of stable angina
risk modification, eg lifestyle changes
nitroglycerin
ASA
Beta Blocker
amlodipine
CCB
DOC for HSV, VZV
Acyclovir
suppress DNA synthesis
(Valacyclovir = acyclovir prodrug)
Tx for CMV and retinitis
Ganciclovir
ADR: granulocytopenia, thrombocytopenia
MoA: inhibits DNA polymerase
Hep C Tx
peginterferon alpha
PI: eg simeprevir
Ritonavir
DAAs: direct acting antiviral
Influenza Tx
Neuraminidase inhibitor: Oseltamivir, Zanamivir, Peramivir
What warrants high intensity statin therapy?*
LDL > 190
Patients with congestive heart failure and HTN should be on what?*
ACE-I and BB
Class I antiarrhythmics
sodium channel blockers:
lidocaine and quinidine
decrease conduction velocity
inotropic agent
increase force of contraction of heart
eg digitalis
SE of amiodarone
badycardia, AV block, hypotension, pulmonary fibrosis, hypo/hyperthyroidism
serious SE can last even after months after d/c
What agent is contraindicated in systolic heart failure***
CCB (Non-DHP)
Supraventricular arrhythmia Tx
SVT: Vagal maneuvers –> IV adenosine, BB, CCB –> PO BB CCB –> amiodarone if refractory
A flutter: Cardioversion, IV Ibutilide/amiodarone, longer term w/Na channel blocker or amiodarone
DOC for premature ventricular contraction (PVC)
BB
Amiodarone
Class III antiarrhythmic delay repolarization , block K channel, delay fast channel repolarization prolong AP and ERP Usage: ventricular arrythmias, afib others: Ibutilide
When is amiodarone used long term
suppression of VT or VFib (for recurrent ventricular arrhythmias)
Cardioversion is Tx of choice in acute setting
IV Mg treats…
torsade de pointes and managing rapid atrial fibrillation
Prinzmetal Angina tx
treat acute episodes w/nitroglycerin, CCB
longterm treatment of long QT syndrome
BB
most common treatment for infectious endocarditis
PCN and IV Gentamycin daily, 4 weeks
Tx for Candida Albicans in female vagina
Monistat (Miconazole)
Tx for Bacterial Vaginosis
Metronidazole
Tx for Trichomonas
Metronidazole
Tx for Candida glabrata
Nystatin cream
Oral Anti-fungals ADR
Hepatotoxic
Tx of gonorrhea and Chlamydia
azithromycin, ceftriaxone
treat both bc don’t know which one
What diuretic causes gynectomastia
Spironolactone (K sparing)
Pseudomonas Tx
4th gen cephalosporin
Clindamycin ADR
Pseudomembranous colitis
Isoniazid ADR
Peripheral neuropathy
Community acquired MRSA Tx
Doxycycline
Clindamycin worst ADR
Pseudomembranous colitis