Pharmacology and Anti-Infective Medications Review

Vocabulary-style flashcards based on lecture notes covering antibiotic classes (Beta-lactams and non Beta-lactams), treatments for TB, fungi, and parasites, as well as the Adrenergic and Cholinergic nervous system drug protocols.

Penicillins

A Beta-lactam antibiotic that inhibits cell wall synthesis; drug prototype is Penicillin G.

Cephalosporins

A Beta-lactam antibiotic that inhibits cell wall synthesis; drug prototype is Cefazolin.

Carbapenems

A Beta-lactam antibiotic that inhibits cell wall synthesis; drug prototype is Imipenem-cilastin.

Monobactams

A Beta-lactam antibiotic that inhibits cell wall synthesis; drug prototype is Aztreonam.

Macrolides

A Non Beta-lactam antibiotic and protein synthesis inhibitor; drug prototype is Erythromycin.

Aminoglycosides

A Non Beta-lactam antibiotic and protein synthesis inhibitor; drug prototype is Genatmicin.

Tetracycline

A Non Beta-lactam antibiotic and protein synthesis inhibitor; drug prototype is Tetracycline.

Fluoroquinoles

A Non Beta-lactam antibiotic and DNA synthesis inhibitor; drug prototype is Ciprofloxacin.

Sulfonamides

A Non Beta-lactam antibiotic and folic acid synthesis inhibitor; drug prototype is TMP-SMX.

Glycopeptides

A cell wall synthesis inhibitor; drug prototype is Vancomycin.

Urinary antiseptics

Agents that are bacteriostatic in UTI; drug prototype is Nitrofurantonin.

Fluconazole

An Azole antifungal used to treat Candidiasis (yeast) and cryptococcal meningitis.

Nystatin

A Polyene antifungal used to treat candida (yeast).

Amphotericin B

A Polyene antifungal used for systemic infections.

Isoniazid (INH)

An Antimycobacterial antitubercular drug used to treat or prevent TB.

Rifampin

An Antimycobacterial antitubercular drug used to treat TB.

Pyrazindamide

An Antimycobacterial antitubercular drug used to treat TB.

Ethambutol

An Antimycobacterial antitubercular drug used to treat TB.

Mebendazole

A Benzimidazole anthelmintic drug used for intestinal worms.

Chloroquine

A 4-aminoquinoline antimalarial drug used to prevent and treat malaria.

Metronidazole

A Nitroimidazile antiprotozoal drug used for Amebiasis, giardiasis, and trichomoniasis.

Adrenergic Neurotransmitters

Chemical messengers associated with the 'Fight or flight' response, including epinephrine, norepinephrine, and dopamine.

Epinephrine

An Adrenergic Agonist acting on the SNS used for Anaphylaxis.

Propranolol

An Adrenergic antagonist acting on the SNS used for HTN, angina, and arrhythmias.

Dopamine

An Adrenergic agonist acting on the SNS used for Shock, severe hypotension, MI, and HF.

Prazosin

An Alpha adrenergic antagonist acting on the SNS used for HTN and BPH.

Metoprolol

A Beta adrenergic antagonist acting on the SNS used for HTN, HF, and MI.

Phenelzine

An MAOI antidepressant drug used for depression.

Clonidine

A Sympatholytic SNS drug used for HTN, ADHD, withdrawal, and pain.

Albuterol

A Sympathomimetic bronchodilator acting on the SNS used for COPD and asthma.

Cholinergic Neurotransmitter

The primary chemical messenger for 'Rest & digest' functions, specifically acetylcholine.

Bethanechol

A Cholinergic PNS drug used for urinary retention.

Neostigmine

A Cholinergic PNS drug used for Myasthenia gravis.

Pilocarpine

A Cholinergic PNS drug used for Glaucoma and dry mouth.

Cevimeline

A Cholinergic PNS drug used for dry mouth in Sjogren syndrome.

Atropine

An Anticholinergic PNS blocker used to increase HR and reduce secretions.

Edrophonium

A Cholinergic agent acting on the PNS used for Myasthenia gravis and crisis.

Vareniciline

A Nicotinic receptor agonist used for smoking cessation to stop nicotine craving.

Donepezil

A Parasympathomine acting on the PNS used for Alzheimer’s symptoms.

SLUDGE

An acronym representing symptoms of a PNS Cholinergic Crisis: Salvation, Lacrimation, Urination, Digestion, Gastrointestinal, and Emesis (vomiting).