Systemic Pharmacology Flashcards

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Examples of Oral Antifungals

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Griseofulvin
Terbinafine (Lamisil)
Itraconazole (Sporonox)

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What do oral antifungals treat?

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Scalp & nail fungal disorders

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Medications to Treat Scalp Fungal Infections

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1st: Griseofulvin
2nd: Terbinafine (Lamisil)

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Medications to Treat Nail Fungal Infections

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1st: Terbinafine (Lamisil)
2nd: itraconazole (Sporanox)

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MOA of Griseofulvin

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Inhibits fungal cell division

Binds to keratin making it resistant to fungal invasion

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Administration of Griseofulvin

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Take with a fatty meal: increases absorption, lessens GI upset

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Distribution of Griseofulvin

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Deposited in the keratin layer of skin, hair, & nails

Concentrates in liver, fat, & skeletal muscles

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Where is griseofulvin metabolized?

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Hepatically

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2 Formulations of Griseofulvin

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Microsize

Ultramicrosize

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Contraindications with Griseofulvin

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Liver failure
Porphyria
Pregnancy (Cat. X)
Caution with penicillin allergy
Breast feeding
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SE of Griseofulvin

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Photosensitivity
SJS
Toxic epidermal necrolysis
Erythema multiforme
Jaundice
Elevated liver enzymes
Granulocytopenia
Dizziness
Headache
Fatigue
N/V
Drug induced lupus like syndrome
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Drug Interactions with Griseofulvin

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Multiple
Warfarin
Oral contraceptives
Alcohol
Barbiturates
Cyclosporine
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Monitoring with Griseofulvin

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LFTs: liver failure
CBC: granulocytopenia
Renal function tests

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MOA of Terbinafine (Lamisil)

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Creates ergesterol deficiency within the fungal cell wall leading to cell death

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Distribution of Terbinafine (Lamisil)

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Sebum & skin

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How is terbinafine (Lamisil) metabolized?

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Hepatically

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Drug Reactions with Terbinafine (Lamisil)

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Many

Inhibit CYP450 enzymes

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Terbinafine (Lamisil) SE

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Headache
Diarrhea
Elevated liver enzymes

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Monitoring for Terbinafine (Lamisil)

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AST/ALT prior to initiation
CBC
Assess taste/smell disturbances

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What is terbinafine used for?

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Treat tinea capitis, and onychomycosis

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Reasons to Treat Onychomycosis

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Cosmetic reasons
DM & onychomycosis
Hx of lower extremity cellulitis & ipsilateral onychomycosis
Pain/discomfort secondary to infection

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Black Box Warning for Itraconazole (Sporanox)

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Negative inotropic effects have been observed following IV administration
Discontinue or reassess if S/S of HF occur during treatment

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Contradictions for Itraconazole (Sporanox)

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Ventricular dysfunction
CHF
Pregnancy
Concomitant use of other CYP450 drugs

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How is itraconazole (Sporanox) metabolized?

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Hepatically

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Drug Interactions with Itraconazole (Sporanox)

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PPIs
Anxiolytics
Pain medications
Antiplatelet agents
Antihypertensives
Statins
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Itraconazole (Sporanox) SE

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Nausea
Diarrhea
Edema
Headache
Rash
Abnormal LFTs
Heart failure
Arrhythmia
Hearing loss
Many others
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Monitoring with Itraconazole (Sporanox)

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Baseline LFTs
Monthly LFTs
Serum contraindications

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5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor Medication for Fungal Infections

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Finasteride (Propecia)

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MOA of Finasteride (Propecia)

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Inhibits the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone

30
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What is finasteride (Propecia) first line for?

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Androgenic alopecia in men

31
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What is another name of medication for finasteride (Propecia)?

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Proscar: BPH

32
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Monitoring for Finasteride (Propecia)

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Baseline PSA
PSA in 6 months
Reduces PSA my 50%

33
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Finasteride (Propecia) SE

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Orthostatic hypotension
Dizziness
Weakness
Sexual dysfunction: decreased libido, ejaculatory dysfunction, erectile dysfunction
Gynecomastia
Testicular pain
Depression
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Why is finasteride (Propecia) hazardous?

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Teratogenic

Women should avoid crushed/broken tablets

35
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How is finasteride (Propecia) metabolized?

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Hepatically

36
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Antibiotics used in Dermatology

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Cephalexin (Keflex)
Mupirocin (Bactroban)
Doxycycline
Minocycline (Minocin)
Clindamycin
37
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Cephalexin (Keflex) Drug Class

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1st generation cephalosporin

Beta-lactam antibiotic

38
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Dermatology Indications for Cephalexin (Keflex)

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Skin infections

Skin structure infections

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Distribution of Cephalexin (Keflex)

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Widely distributed to all tissues except CSF

40
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What bugs does cqphalexin cover?

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Staph

Strep

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MOA of Cephalexin (Keflex)

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Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis

42
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Pregnancy Category of Cephalexin (Keflex)

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Category B

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Indications for Mupirocin (Bactroban)

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Impetigo: ointment
Secondary infected skin lesions: cream
MRSA colonization: intranasal

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MOA of Mupirocin (Bactroban)

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Inhibits protein synthesis by binding to bacterial isoleucyl tRNA synthetase

45
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Absorption of Mupirocin (Bactroban)

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Ointment & cream: minimal systemic absorption

Intranasal: systemic absorption

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MOA of Tetracyclines

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Inhibition of protein synthesis by binding with the 30S ribosomal subunit
Alterations in the cytoplasmic membrane

47
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Distribution of Tetracyclines

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Throughout the body tissues & fluids

Poor CNS penetration

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SE of Tetracyclines

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Photosensitivity

49
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Pregnancy Category of Tetracyclines

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Category D

50
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SE of Doxycyline

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Photosensitivity
Nausea: empty stomach
Esophagitis: no fluids

51
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Absorption of Doxycycline

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Delayed with high stomach pH

52
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Doxycycline Dermatologic Indications

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Tick-borne rickettsial infections
Acne
Rosacea

53
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Off-label use of Doxycycline

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Animal & human bites
Cellulitis secondary to MRSA
Skin & soft tissue infections

54
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Minocycline (Minocin) Dermatologic Indications

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Acne

MRSA cellulitis: off-label

55
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SE of Minocycline (Minocin)

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Photosensitivity
Vertigo
Esophagitis: no liquids
GI upset: empty stomach

56
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Dermatologic Indications for Clindamycin

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Acne: only topical

Rosacea

57
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Retinoid Acid Derivative Medication(s)

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Isotrentinoin (Accutane)
Absorica
Amnesteem
Claravis
Myorisan
Zenatone
58
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Use for Isotrentinoin (Accutane)

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Treatment of severe, recalcitrant, nodular acne

59
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MOA of Isotrentinoin (Accutane)

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Shrinks sebaceous glands
Decreases sebum production
Decreases # of sebum dependent bacteria acnes

60
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Mucocutaneous SE of Isotrentinoin (Accutane)

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Cheilitis
Dry skin & mucous membranes
Epistaxis
Desquamation
Photosensitivity
Pruritis
Corneal abrasion
Cutaneous staph infections
Temporary diffus alopecia or nail brittleness
Depression
Hypertriglyceridemia
Elevated total & LDL cholesterol
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Monitoring in Isotrentinoin (Accutane) Use

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CBC
Fasting lipid profile
LFTs
Monthly pregnancy test

62
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When would you discontinue Isotrentinoin (Accutane)?

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TG >800

LFTs 3x upper limit of normal

63
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Topical Calcineurin Inhibitor Medications

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Tacrolimus (Protopic)

Pimecrolimus (Elidel)

64
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Indications for Topical Calcineurin Inhibitors

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Atopic dermatitis
Lichen planus
Vitiligo
Psoriasis

65
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Black Box Warning for Topical Calcineurin Inhibitors

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Rare cases of malignancy (skin & lymphoma)

Limited to short-term & intermittent

66
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Contraindications for Topical Calcineurin Inhibitors

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67
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MOA of Topical Calcineurin Inhibitors

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Suppresses cellular immunity

68
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Recommendations for Topical Calcineurin Inhibitors

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Alcohol ingestion = redness/flushing
Do not use under occlusive dressing
Sun protection

69
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Tacrolimus (Protopic) SE

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Headache
Skin burning at application site
Pruritus
Erythema

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Pimecrolimus (Elidel) SE

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Burning: less than Protopic

71
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Presentation of Drug Induced Lupus like Syndrome

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Arthralgia
Myalgia
Malaise
Fever
Rash
Serositis
72
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Treatment of Drug Induced Lupus like Syndrome

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Discontinue drug
Symptomatic treatment with NSAIDs
Hydroxychloroquine >4-8 weeks
Systemic corticosteroid: severe symptoms or quick relief