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Indications for Metronidazole

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Amebiasis, Giardiasus, trichomoniasis – used in combination with a luminal amebicide to kill gut infection

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MOA for metronidazole

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Some bacteria and protozoans metabolize the reactive nitro group on drug, leading to disruption of DNA repair and synthesis

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Indications for niclosamide

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intestinal Cestodes. Minimal indications, stays in gut (some GI)

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Indications for praziquantel

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All cestodes and trematodes. GI upset, some CNS effects

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MOA for niclosamide

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inhibits worm glucose uptake and anaerobic metabolism

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MOA for praziquantel

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Worm permeability to Ca increased - spastic paralysis of worm

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Indications for mebendazole

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GI upset, many nematodes, including pin worm (most common US helminth infection)

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MOA for mebendazole

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Disruption of worm microtubules

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Indications for lamivudine

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HBV

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MOA for lamivudine

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inhibits reverse transcriptase from converting viral DNA to RNA for transcription and replication

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Indication for Entecavir

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HBV

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MOA for Entecavir

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Inhibits reverse transcriptase from converting viral DNA to RNA for tarnscription and replication

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Indication for Adefovir

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HBV

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MOA for Adefovir

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Inhibit reverse transcriptase from converting viral DNA to RNA for transcription and replication

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Indication for Tenofovir

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HBV

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MOA for Tenofovir

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Inhibits reverse transcriptase from converting viral DNA to RNA for transcription and replication

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Indication for Telbivudine

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HBV

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MOA for Telbivudine

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Inhibits reverse transcriptase from converting viral DNA to RNA for transcription and replication

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Indication for Boceprevir

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HCV

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MOA for Boceprevir

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Binds to NS3 on the hep C virus

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21
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Indications for Telaprevir

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HCV

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MOA for Telaprivir

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Bind to Ns3 on the hep C virus

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Indication for Simeprevir

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HCV

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MOA for ismeprivir

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Direct-acting antiviral treatment

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indication for sofosbuvir

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HCV

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MOA for sofosbuvir

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Inhibits HCV Ns5b (an RNA polymerase)

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Indication for Ribavirin

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HCV

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MOA for Ribavirin

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Inhibits replication of DNA and RNA viruses, used as a part of a multi therapy for hepatitis

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indications for rIFN Alpha

30
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MOA for rIFN Alpha

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Increases immunological cytotoxicity for cells infected with viruses

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Indication for Loperamide

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MOA for Loperamide

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Inhibits peristalsis by acting on smooth and longitudinal layers for muscles in the GI tract

33
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Indications for Octreotide

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Diarrhea (Especially in cancer)

34
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MOA for Octreotide

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Mimics somatostatin to inhibit serotonin release along with gastrin to decrease motility

35
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Indications for Dicyclomine

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Functional Bowel Disease and IBS

36
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MOA for Dicyclomie

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Blocks ACh at parasympathetic sites in smooth muscle reducing motility

37
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Indication for Methylcellulose

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Constipation (Maybe diarrhea)

38
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MOA for Methylcelluloase

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Draws water into stool to produce a greater volume and motility

39
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Indication for Magnesium Salts

40
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MOA for Magnesium Salts

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Draws water into stool to produce a greater volume and motility

41
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Indication for Bisacodyl

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Constipation

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MOA for Bisacodyl

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Stimulates peristalsis by irritating smooth muscle of the intestine altering water and electrolyte secretion

43
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Indication for Polyethylene Glycol

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Constipation

44
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MOA for Polyethylene Glycol

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Causes retention of water in stool, increasing frequency

45
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Indication for Lubiprostone

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Idiopathic constipation, opiod, IBD

46
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MOA for Lubiprostone

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Acts on the apical surface of membrane cells to increase secretion of chloride into the lumen, increasing osmolarity and adding water to the stool

47
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Indication for Methylnaltrexone

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Opiod induced constipation

48
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MOA for methlynaltrexone

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Inhibits gastric motility induced by the presence of opiods

49
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Indications for Psyllium

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Constipation, Diarrhea

50
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MOA for Psyllium

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Soluble fiber that absorbs water in the lumen to increase the movement and bulk of stool

51
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Indication for Bismuth Subsalicylate

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Mild Diarrhea, H. pylori

52
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MOA Bismuth subsalicylate

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Anti-inflammatory and antisecretory effects on the intestinal epithelium

53
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indication for Sulfasalazine (5-ASA derivative)

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IBD, UC, Crohn’s, RA

54
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MOA for Sulfasalazine (5-ASA derivative)

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Modify Arachaidonic acid metabolism by blocking the conversion to luekotrienes and protaglandins – also seen to have inhibitory effects on Il-1 and has scavenging effect on superoxide radical

55
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Indication for Olsalazine (5-ASA derivative)

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IBD, UC, Crohns

56
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MOA for Olsalazine (5-ASA derivative)

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Modify Arachaidonic acid metabolism by blocking the conversion to luekotrienes and protaglandins – also seen to have inhibitory effects on Il-1 and has scavenging effect on superoxide radical

57
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Indication for Mesalazine/Mesalamine (5-ASA)

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IBD, UC, Crohn

58
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MOA for Mesalazine/Mesalamine

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Modify Arachaidonic acid metabolism by blocking the conversion to luekotrienes and protaglandins – also seen to have inhibitory effects on Il-1 and has scavenging effect on superoxide radical

59
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Indications for Budesonide (Corticosteroid)

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Crohns, UC

60
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MOA for Budesonide

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Controls rate of protein synthesis, depresses migrate of PMNs, anti-inflammatory

61
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Indications for Azathioprine (Immunosuppressant, Mercaptopurine derivative)

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UC, Crohns

62
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MOA for Azathioprine

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Metabolites incorporated into replicating DNA and halt replication, block purine synthesis)

63
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Indications for 6-Mercaptopurine (Immunosuppressant, Mercaptopurine derivative)

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UC, Crohns

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MOA for 6-Mercaptopurine

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Metabolites incorporated into replicating DNA and halt replication, block purine synthesis)

65
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Indication for infliximab (TNF-alpha inhibitor)

66
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MOA for infliximab

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Chimeric monoclonal antibody that binds to TNF-alpha interfering with its activity

67
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Indication for Adalimumab (TNF-alpha inhibitor)

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MOA for Adalimumab

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Chimeric monoclonal antibody that binds to TNF-alpha interfering with its activity

69
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Indication for Certolizumab (TNF-alpha inhibitor)

70
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MOA for Certolizumab

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Chimeric monoclonal antibody that binds to TNF-alpha interfering with its activity

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