Pharmacology Pearls Flashcards
Bactericidal Antibiotics
Very Finely Proficient at Murder!
Vancomycin Fluroquinolones Penicillins Aminoglycosides Metronidazole
Bacteriostatic Antibiotics
ECSTaTiC with bacteriostatics!
Erythromycin Clindamycin Sulfamethoxazole Trimethoprim Tetracycline Chloramphenicol
Narrow Spectrum Penicillins.
SE: Hypersensitivity
Penicillin G
Penicillinase-resistant penicillins
SE: Interstitial Nephritis
Methicillin *
Extended-spectrum Penicillins
SE: Pseudomembranous Colitis
Ampicillin
Antipseudomonal Penicillin
SE: Hypertension, hypervolemia, bleeding
Ticarcillin
Oral Penicillin
Penicillin V
IV Penicillin
Penicillin G
Between Ampicillin and Amoxicillin which has greater oral bioavailability?
AMPed up penicillin (Ampicillin)
greater Oral bioavailability (amOxcicillin)
Amoxicillin enterococci coverage
Amoxicillin HELPS kill Enterococci
Haemophilus influenzae Escherichia Coli Listeria monocytogenes Proteus mirabilis Salmonella spp Enterococci
Takes Care of Pseudomonas
TCP: Ticarcillin Carbenicillin Piperacillin
1st generation Cephalosporin
high bone penetration
surgical prophylaxis
greatest Gram + coverage
SE: Hypersensitivity reaction
Cefazolin
2nd generation Cephalosporin
added gram negative coverage
SE: Disulfiram reaction
Cefamandole
3rd generation Cephalosporin
Pseudomonas coverage
SE: Disulfiram reaction
Cefoperazone
Most efficacious Cephalosporin against Pseudomonas Aeroginosa
Ceftazidime
4th generation Cephalosporin
broad spectrum activity G+/-
Cefepime
Cephalosporin with the best penetration of the BBB
Ceftriaxone
1st generation Cephalosporin Microbe Coverage
PEKpek
Proteus
E. Coli
Klebsiella
1st generation Cephalosporins
FADer, help me FAZ my Pharmacology boards!
CeFADroxil ceFAZolin cePHalothin cePHapirin cePHradine cePHalexin
2nd generation microbe coverage
PEKpek of HENS:
Proteus mirabilis
Escherichia coli
Klebsiella pneumoniae
Haemophillus influenzae
Enterobacter aerogenes
Neiserria spp
Serratia marcescens
2nd generation cephalosporins
in a FAMily gathering you can see your FOXy cousin wearing a FUR coat and drinking TEA.
FAC! LORA the PROfessional AZhOLE is still on the FONe
ceFAMandole, ceFOXitin, ceFURoxime, cefoTEtan, ceFAClor, LORAcarbef, cefPROzil, cefmetAZOLE, ceFONicid
Cephalosporins with Disulfiram Reaction
Cefamandole
Cefmetazole
Cefotetan
Cefoperazone
3rd generation Cephalosporins
Fenge PO ng PERA to FIX my TTTTTV! ceFEtamet, cefPOdoxin, cefoPERAzone, ceFIXime, cefTriaxone, cefTazidime, cefoTaxime, cefTizoxime, cefTibuten
Anti-pseudomonal Cephalosporins
Cefoperazone
Ceftazidime
Cefipime
Protein synthesis inhibitors that binds to 50s subunit
SE: aplastic anemia, gray baby syndrome
Chloramphenicol
Protein synthesis inhibitors that binds to 30s subunit
SE: tooth enamel discoloration, photosensitivity
Tetracycline
Protein synthesis inhibitors that binds to 50s subunit
DOC for penicillin-allergic patients
SE: Diarrhea, cholestatic jaundice
Macrolide (Erythromycin)
Protein synthesis inhibitors that binds to 50s subunit
Highest volume of distribution
single dose administration
Azithromycin
Protein synthesis inhibitors that binds to 50s subunit
anaerobic coverage
SE: Pseudomembranous Colitis
Clindamycin
Protein synthesis inhibitors that binds to 50s subunit, next line after Vancomycin resistance
Linezolid
Protein synthesis inhibitors that affect the 30s subunit
Tetracycline & Aminoglycoside
Protein synthesis inhibitors that affect the 50s subunit
Streptogrammin, Erythromycin (Macrolide), Linezolid
Treatment for anaerobic infections ABOVE the diaphragm
Clindamycin
Treatment for anaerobic infections BELOW the diaphragm
Metronidazole
Prototype aminoglycoside, bactericidal, which binds to the 30s subunit
SE: Nephrotoxicity, ototoxicity
Gentamycin
Bactericidal antibiotic which binds to the 30s subunit, for ocular infection treatment
Tobramycin
Bactericidal antibiotic which binds to the 30s subunit, an adjunct to Tuberculosis treatment
Streptomycin
Bactericidal antibiotic which binds to the 30s subunit, a treatment to drug-resistant gonorrhea
Aminoglycoside - Streptomycin
Bactericidal antibiotic which binds to the 30s subunit, widest spectrum of activity, pseudomonas coverage, narrow therapeutic window
Amikacin
Bactericidal antibiotic which binds to the 30s subunit, treatment for hepatic encephalopathy
Neomycin
Aminoglycoside of choice for anaerobic infections
None, they require O2 for transport thus won’t work under anaerobic conditions
Side effects of Aminoglycosides
NOT! Nephrotoxicity, ototoxicity, teratogenic
This drug blocks dihydropteroate synthase
Sulfamethoxazole
Blocks dihydrofolate reductase
Trimethoprim & Methotrexate
Sequential blockade in folate synthesis, bactericidal together, for UTI SE: Hypersensitivity (SJS, TEN), kernicterus, hemolysis in patients with G6PD
TMP-SMX
Treatment for Burn infections
Sulfadiazine
2nd generation quinoline, treatment for UTI and GIT infections SE: Tendinitis
Ciprofloxacin
3rd generation quinolone which could be used as treatment for pulmonary infections
Levofloxacin
4th generation quinoline, broad spectrum of activity, anaerobic coverage, treatment for ocular infections
Moxifloxacin
4th generation quinolone SE: Diabetes mellitus
Gatifloxacin
Side effect of Fluroquinolones thus avoid giving to pediatric patients
FluroquinoLONES hurt attachments of your BONES (cartilage damage)
Anti-mycobacterial agent that inhibits mycolic acid synthesis SE: Neurotoxicity, hepatotoxicity, sideroblastic anemia, drug induced Lupus, Potent cyp450 inhibitor
Isoniazid
Anti-mycobacterial drug that inhibits DNA-dependent RNA polymerase, rapidly develops resistance SE: red orange urine, hepatotoxicity
Rifampicin
Anti-mycobacterial that inhibits arabinogalactan synthesis SE: Visual dysfunction (Retrobulbar neuritis, color blindness)
Ethambutol
Anti-mycobacterial drug that is generally bacteriostatic but is bactericidal on actively dividing MTB SE: Hyperuricemia, greatest effect on hepatotoxicity
Pyrazinamide
Anti-mycobacterial drug which binds to the 30s subunit of the ribosome SE: Nephrotoxicity, ototoxicity
Streptomycin
Hepatotoxic TB Drugs
Isoniazid < Rifampin < Pyrazinamide
Most active drug against M. Leprae, Inhibits Folate synthesis SE: Methemoglobinemia, G6PD
Dapsone
Drug for M. Leprae that Inhibits DNA-dependent RNA polymerase SE: Red-orange urine, delays onset of Dapsone resistance
Rifampicin
Drug for M. Leprae that is a Phenazine dye which binds to guanine bases SE: Skin discoloration
Clofazimine
Anti-microbial agents that is the silver bullet against gram negative bacteria, no gram positive coverage, with PSEUDO COVERAGE
Aztreonam
Beta-Lactamase Inhibitors
Clavulanic Acid
Treatment for MRSA SE: Red man syndrome
Vancomycin
Anti-microbial drug of last resort, broad spectrum of activity SE: CNS Toxicity
Meropenem
Anti-microbial with anaerobic, and antiprotozoal coverage, treatment for pseudomembranous colitis SE: Disulfiram reaction, metallic taste, neurotoxicity
Metronidazole
Anti-microbial treatment for UTI SE: Pulmonary Fibrosis
Nitrofurantoin
Anti-microbial drugs of Last Resort
I AM your Last Shot at Victory: Imipenem, Amikacin, Meropenem, Linezolid, Streptogramins, Vancomycin
Most efficacious anti-fungal drug, forms artificial pores
SE: Nephrotoxicity (RTA, ATN)
Amphotericin B
Topical Treatment of dermatophytosis and candidiasis
SE: Gynecomastia and a CYP450 inhibitor
Ketoconazole
Prophylaxis and treatment of candidiasis and cryptococcus
Fluconazole
Interferes with fungal microtubules
SE: Potent CYP450 inducer
Griseofulvin
Treatment fo candidiasis (oropharyngeal, esophageal, vaginal), swish and swallow of suppository preparations
Nystatin
Treatment of HSV and VZV, requires activation by viral thymidine kinase
SE: Crystalluria
Acyclovir
Treatment of CMV, requires activation by viral thymidine kinase
Gangciclovir
Treatment of HSV, VZV, CMV. Does NOT require thymidine kinase activation
Foscarnet
Prevents viral uncoating, influenza A coverage
SE: cerebellar dysfunction, livedo reticularis
Amantadine
Neuraminidase inhibitor
DOC for Influenza
Oseltamivir
Hepatitis B infection treatment
Lamivudine
Hepatitis C infection and RSV infection
Ribavirin
Amantadine blocks ___ and ___ causes problems with the ___.
Influenza A, rubellA, cerebellA
Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI)
requires phosphorylation
primary drug for HIV
prevents vertical transmission of HIV
SE: Lactic Acidosis
Zidovudine (AZT)
Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI), No phosphorylation required
Delavirdine
Indinavir
Protease inhibitor SE: Fat redistribution syndrome, hyperlipidemia, insulin resistance
Fusion inhibitor which binds to the gp41 subunit
Enfuvirtide *
Binding inhibitor, CCR5 antagonist
Maravirol
Nonnucleoside reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (NNRTIs)
Never Ever Deliver Nucleosides: Nevirapine, Efavirenz, Delavirdine
Protease Inhibitors
All protease inhibitors end with -navir. NAVIR every TEASE a PROTEASE
Primary drug for malaria. Prevents heme polymerization into hemozoin SE: Retinal Damage, hearing loss
Chloroquine
Chloroquine-resistance
severe malaria
DOC for pregnant patients with malaria
SE: Hypoglycemia, Blackwater fever, Cinchonism
Quinine
Drug to eradicate hyponozoites of P. Vivax and Ovale
Primaquine
Chemoprophylaxis (Chloroquine-resistant areas)
Mefloquine, Malarone
Chemoprophylaxis (Multi-drug resistant Malaria drug areas)
Doxycycline
DOC for Malaria in the the Philippines (P. Falciparum)
Co-artem
Treatment for Asymptomatic cyst carries of E. Histolytica
Diloxanide Furoate
Treatment for amebic dysentery, trichomoniasis, bacterial vaginosis
Metronidazole
Treatment for Cryptosporidium parvum infection
Nitaxoxanide
Treatment for Toxoplasmosis
Pyrimethamine Sulfadiazine
Treatment for African sleeping sickness
Suramin & Melosoprol
Treatment for Chagas diase
Nifurtomix
Treatment for Leishmaniasis
Stibogluconate
Inhibits helmithic microtubules, ovicidal
Mebendazole
Inhibits helmithic microtubules, ovicidal, larvicidal, DOC for hydatid disease (echinococcus)
Albendazole
DOC for Filaria and Loa Loa
SE: Filarial Fever
DEC
DOC for Strongyloides and Onchocerca
SE: Mazotti reaction
Ivermectin
DOC for enterobius Vermicularis
Pyrantel Palmoate (Combantrin)
DOC for Trichinosis
Thiabendazole
DOC for Trematodes and Cestodes EXCEPT Echinococcus
Praziquantel
Back up drug for Praziquantel
Niclosamide
Sedative hypnotic drug, acute anxiety attacks, anesthesia induction, preoperative sedation
Midazolam
Seizure disorders (Status epilepticus), alcohol withdrawal, Tranquilizer
Diazepine
Date rape drug
Flunitrazepam
Antidote to benzodiazepine overdose
Flumanezil
Anesthesia induction, Lethal unjection, truth serum
Thiopental
Seizure disorders in children, SE: Precipitates porphyria, potent inducer of CYP450
Phenobarbital
Gaba receptor effects which increases frequency of GABA channel opening? Duration?
FREnzodiazepines (Frequency), BarbiDURATes (Duration)
Abnormal sleep pattern resulting from benzodiazepine use
Decreased REM Sleep
Which benzodiazepine has the longest half-life?
Chlordiazepoxide (36-200 hour halflife)
Drugs considered as date-rape drugs
Alcohol, Flunitrazepam, Gamma hydroxybutyrate
Shortest acting sedative hypnotic
Thiopental (TAYO agad)
Sleep disorder drugs
Zolpidem, Zalepion
Drug for always anxious people
BUSpirone for BUSy people
Sedative hypnotic poisoning symptoms
Hot Hot Hot DeCisioN: Hypothermia, hypotension, hypoactive bowel sounds, disinhibition, coma, nystagmus
Most frequently abused drug, Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome in overdose, delirium tremens in withdrawal
Ethanol
Prevention of Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome
Thiamine (Vitamin B1)
Treatment for Alcohol Withdrawal
Diazepam
Wood Alcohol SE: Visual dysfunction due to formaldehyde accumulation
Methanol
Antifreeze SE: Nephrotoxicity, dye to oxalic acid accumulation
Ethylene Glycol
Alcohol dehydrogenase inhibitor
Fomepizole
Aldehyde dehydrogenase inhibitor
Disulfiram
Disulfiram reaction drugs
Clara took the Pre-Medical Test in the PM: Chlorpropamide, Cefo (Perazone, Mandole, Tetan, Procarbazine,), Metronidazole
Anti-serizure drug that is a potent CYP450 inducer SE: gingival hyperplasia, hirsutism, fetal hydantoin syndrome
Phenytoin
Potent CYP450 inducer, DOC for partial seizures and trigeminal neuralgia SE: Blood dyscracias
Carbamazepine
Potent CYP450 inhibitor, DOC for seizures in children and pregnant women SE: Teratogen (Porphyria)
Phenobarbitals
Potent CYP450 inhibitor, DOC for GTC, and myoclonic seizures SE: Teratogen (Spina Bifida)
Valproic Acid
DOC for absence seizures
Ethoxsuximide
DOC for status epilepticus
Diazepam
Treatment for neuropathic pain
Gabapentin
Anti-seizure drug which cayses SJS as its side effect
Lamutrigine
Summary Anti-seizure drugs DOC for GTC
Valproic acid, Phenytoin, carbamazepine
Summary Anti-seizure drugs DOC for Partial Seizure
Carbamazepine, Lamotrigine, Phenytoin
Summary Anti-seizure drugs DOC for Absence Seizures
Ethosuximide, Valproic Acid
Summary Anti-seizure drugs DOC for Myoclonic and Atypical Absence Syndromes
Valproic Acid
Summary Anti-seizure drugs DOC for Status Epilepticus
Lorazepam, Diazepam, Phenytoin, Phenobarbital
Highest MAC (lowest potency) SE: Euphoria
Nitrous oxide
Not clearly described MOA SE: Pulmonary irritant
Desflurane
Not clearly defined MOA, postoperative hepatitis, malignant hyperthermia
Halothane
Lowest MAC (highest potency) slowest induction and recovery
Methoxyflurane
Dissociative anesthesia, NMDA receptor blocker SE: Emergence Delirium
Ketamin
Anesthesia for patients with limited cardiopulmonary reserve SE: Adrenal suppression
Ethomidate
Prolonged sedation, Milk of magnesia SE: Hypotension
Propofol
How to distinguish local anesthetics if they are esters or amides?
esters one I (tetracaine, procaine, benzocaine); amides to ii (Bupivacaine, Ropivacaine, Lidocaine)
Which local anesthetics have the shortest and longest half-lives?
A PRO finishes the race fastest (Procaine 1-2 mins), at the end of the long ROPe (Ropivacaine 4.2 hours)
Why should we not inject Licodaine in to absecesses
won’t work due to acidic environment
What is the toxic dose of Lidocaine
5mg/kg, 1% = 10mg/ml
Skeletal muscle relaxant that is a prototype non-depolarizine neuromuscular blocker se: orthostatic hypotension
Tetradotoxin
Skeletal muscle relaxant that undergoes Hoffman elimination SE: Bronchospasm, most frequently used nondepolarizing neuromuscular blocker
Atracurium
Skeletal muscle relaxant that is used for lethal injection, strychnine poisoning
Pancuronium
Reversal agent for non-depolarizing neuromuscular blockage
neostigmine
Skeletal muscle relaxant that is the only depolarizing neuromuscular blocker SE: Malignant Hyperthermia, affected by pseducholinesterase activity
Succinylcholine
Treatment for Malignant Hyperthermia
Dandrolene
Drug of choice for Parkinson’s disease
Levodopa + Carbidopa
Bromocriptine
Treatment of hyperprolactenemia SE: Erythromelalgia, pulmonary fibrosis
Entacapone
Adjnctive drug for wearing off phenomenon
Antiparkinsonism drug with antiviral properties, SE: Livedo reticularis, cerebellar ataxia
Amantadine
Improves tremor and rigidity but has no effect of bradykinesia, atropine like effects
Benztropine
Parkinson’s disease symptoms
It’s a TRAP: Tremor, Rigidity, Akinesia, Postural instability
Livedo reticularis causing drugs
A man reads FHM and GQ! Amantadine, Hydroxyurea, Minocycline, Gemcitabine, Quinidine
Prototype atypical antipsychotic drug SE: Corneal and lens deposits, failure of ejaculation
Chlorpromazine
Treatment of Floridly psychotic patients SE: Major EPS (Neuroleptic Malignant syndrome)
Haloperidol
DOC for suicidal and refractory schizophrenics SE: Agranulocytosis
Clozapine
2nd generation antipsychotic SE: Marked with gain, hyperglycemia
Olanzapine
2nd generation antipsychotic SE: Priaprism, hypnagogic hallucinations
Quetiapine
Anti-psychotic for schizophrenia in the youth SE: Marked prolactinemia
Risperidone
Drug for Mania SE: Nephrogenic DI, Teratogen (Ebstein’s Anomaly)
Lithium
Features of Neuroleptic Malignant syndrome
FEVER! Fever, Encephalopathy, Vitals unstable, Elevated CPK, Rigidity
Tricyclic Antidepressant, Treatment of enuresis SE: Atropine-like effects, Cardiotoxicity
Imipramines
SSRI, First line for MDD SE: Erectile dysfunction, serotonin syndrome
Fluoxetine,
SNRI SE: Hypertension
Venlafaxine
Serotonin Antagonist SE: Priparism
Trazodone
Tetracyclic antidepressant, smoking cessation SE: Weight loss, priaprism, seizures
Bupropion
MAOi SE: Hypertensive crisis when taken with tyramine (cheese), serotonin syndrome
Phenelzine
Features of TCA overdose
CCC: Coma, convulsion, cardiotoxicity
Erectile dysfunction drugs
A SORE Penis can’t Fuck Hard! SSRIs, Opiates, Risperidones, Ethanol, Propanolol, Estrogens, Spironolactone, Finasteride, Hydrochlorothiazide
Priaprism causing drugs
Tigas Penis Qu AyaW Bumaba! Trazodone, Papaverine, Sildenafil, Quetiapine, Alprostadil, Warfarin, Bupropion
Symptoms of Serotonin Syndrome
FAT CHD! Fever Agitation Tremor Clonus Hyperreflexia Diaphoresis
Prototype Opiod (Full agonist) SE: Miosis, respiratory depression, constipation
Morphine
Drug for Severe Pina, Breakthrough Cancer pain, available in lollipop form or transdermal patch
Fentanyl
Opiod of choice for acute pancreatitis, does NOT cause miosis SE: Seizures
Meperidine
Replacement therapy for opiod dependence
Methadone
Cough suppression drug
dextrometorphan
Balanced anesthesia, frequently abused by healthcare professionals
Nalbuphine
Antidote for opiod overdose
Naloxone
Treatment for opiod depence
Naltrexone
Opiods with the longest and shortest half-lives
REMIFENTANIL: Shortest (3-4 mins), Buprenorphine: Longest (4-8 hours)
Opiod overdose triad
Miosis, coma, respiratory depression
Opiod receptor functions
Mu (Mubagal huminga, delTa (Tolerance), Kappa (Konstipation)
Drug of abuse which causes euphoria, sleeplessness, self-confidence
Amphetamine
Drug of abuse which causes sexual enhancement, hyponatremia
MDMA
Drug of abuse which causes mydriasis, crack lung, teratogen (cystic cortical lesions)
Cocaine
Most dangerous hallucinogen, psychotomimetic effects, nystagmus
Phenylcycline
Psychedelic effect drug of abuse which causes out of body experiences, mind raveling effects, bad trips
LSD
Drug of abuse which causes a dream like state, red conjunctiva, tachycardia, dry mouth
Marijuana
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, lowers LDL SE: Hepatotoxicity, rhabdomyolysis, myopathy
Statin
Bile acid binding resin, lowers LDL SE: Constipation & Steatorrhea
Cholestyramine ***
Cholesterol absorption blocker, lowers LDL
Ezetimide
Reduces all building blocks of hyperlipidemia, increases HDL, lowers LDL and TG SE: Flushing, hyperglycemia, hyperuricemia
Niacin
PPAR-a activator, upregulates lipoprotein lipase, lowers TF SE: Gallstones, additive myopathy
Gemfibrozil
Why are statins used in the management of coronary artery disease?
Stabilizes atherosclerotic plaque
Drugs that cause flushing
Vancomycin, adenosin, niacin, CCB
Treatment of genetic short stature, failure to thrive
Somatropin
Treatment of acromegaly, variceal bleeding
Octreotide
Treatment of hyperprolactenemia, prolactinoma
Bromocriptine