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What is the main difference between -cidal and -static antimicrobial drugs?
What is the main difference between -cidal and -static antimicrobial drugs?
The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) is a measure of the antimicrobial drug's potency.
The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) is a measure of the antimicrobial drug's potency.
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What is the term for the relationship between the dose of a drug and its resulting effect?
What is the term for the relationship between the dose of a drug and its resulting effect?
Dose/concentration-response relationship
The volume of distribution of a drug is related to its _______________ in the body.
The volume of distribution of a drug is related to its _______________ in the body.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
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What is the purpose of the broth microdilution test in antimicrobial susceptibility testing?
What is the purpose of the broth microdilution test in antimicrobial susceptibility testing?
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Which of the following antibacterial drugs inhibits protein synthesis?
Which of the following antibacterial drugs inhibits protein synthesis?
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Echinocandins inhibit cell wall synthesis.
Echinocandins inhibit cell wall synthesis.
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What is the mechanism of action of reverse transcriptase inhibitors?
What is the mechanism of action of reverse transcriptase inhibitors?
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Tetracyclines are a class of antibacterial drugs that ____________________.
Tetracyclines are a class of antibacterial drugs that ____________________.
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Match the following antibacterial drugs with their mechanisms of action:
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Which of the following anti-HIV drugs inhibits protease activity?
Which of the following anti-HIV drugs inhibits protease activity?
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What is the primary goal of antimicrobial chemotherapy?
What is the primary goal of antimicrobial chemotherapy?
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Paul Ehrlich used Salvarsan (arsphenamine) to treat cancer.
Paul Ehrlich used Salvarsan (arsphenamine) to treat cancer.
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What is the name of the scientist who used Salvarsan to treat syphilis?
What is the name of the scientist who used Salvarsan to treat syphilis?
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Antimicrobial chemotherapy includes _______________ drugs.
Antimicrobial chemotherapy includes _______________ drugs.
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Match the following antibiotic classes with their corresponding type:
Match the following antibiotic classes with their corresponding type:
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What is the term for the use of drugs that are selectively toxic to pathogens but innocuous to the host?
What is the term for the use of drugs that are selectively toxic to pathogens but innocuous to the host?
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What is the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of a drug?
What is the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of a drug?
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A -cidal drug is always lethal to the target organism.
A -cidal drug is always lethal to the target organism.
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What is the purpose of dose optimisation in antimicrobial therapy?
What is the purpose of dose optimisation in antimicrobial therapy?
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A broad spectrum drug is effective against a wide range of ____________________.
A broad spectrum drug is effective against a wide range of ____________________.
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What is the PK/PD consideration for time-dependent antimicrobial drugs?
What is the PK/PD consideration for time-dependent antimicrobial drugs?
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Match the following terms with their corresponding descriptions:
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What is an important consideration for antimicrobial drug therapy in patients with comorbidities such as HIV?
What is an important consideration for antimicrobial drug therapy in patients with comorbidities such as HIV?
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What is an example of a synthetic penicillin with broad spectrum and no beta-lactamase resistance?
What is an example of a synthetic penicillin with broad spectrum and no beta-lactamase resistance?
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Penicillins are lipid soluble and can enter mammalian cells easily.
Penicillins are lipid soluble and can enter mammalian cells easily.
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What is the purpose of clavulanic acid?
What is the purpose of clavulanic acid?
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The 5th generation of cephalosporins has an expanded spectrum against _______________ bacteria.
The 5th generation of cephalosporins has an expanded spectrum against _______________ bacteria.
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Match the following penicillin resistance mechanisms with their descriptions:
Match the following penicillin resistance mechanisms with their descriptions:
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What is a common adverse effect of prolonged use of penicillins?
What is a common adverse effect of prolonged use of penicillins?
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Which of the following antibacterial drugs inhibits protein synthesis by inhibiting tRNA binding?
Which of the following antibacterial drugs inhibits protein synthesis by inhibiting tRNA binding?
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Cephalosporins are generally acid labile.
Cephalosporins are generally acid labile.
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Cephalosporins have a similar mechanism of action to penicillins.
Cephalosporins have a similar mechanism of action to penicillins.
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What is the primary route of excretion for most cephalosporins?
What is the primary route of excretion for most cephalosporins?
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What is the mechanism of action of aminoglycosides?
What is the mechanism of action of aminoglycosides?
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Macrolides inhibit protein synthesis by preventing the transfer of tRNA with the growing peptide chain from the ______ site to the P site.
Macrolides inhibit protein synthesis by preventing the transfer of tRNA with the growing peptide chain from the ______ site to the P site.
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Match the following antibacterial drugs with their mechanisms of action:
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Which of the following antibacterial drugs inhibits protein synthesis by inhibiting transpeptidation?
Which of the following antibacterial drugs inhibits protein synthesis by inhibiting transpeptidation?
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Cross-reactivity between penicillins and cephalosporins causes adverse drug reactions (ADRs) in some patients.
Cross-reactivity between penicillins and cephalosporins causes adverse drug reactions (ADRs) in some patients.
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What is the common feature of antibacterial drugs that inhibit protein synthesis?
What is the common feature of antibacterial drugs that inhibit protein synthesis?
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What is the mechanism of action of Aminoglycosides?
What is the mechanism of action of Aminoglycosides?
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Tetracyclines are bactericidal against Gram-positive bacteria.
Tetracyclines are bactericidal against Gram-positive bacteria.
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What is the common side effect of Aminoglycosides?
What is the common side effect of Aminoglycosides?
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Chloramphenicol is primarily eliminated through the ______________ pathway.
Chloramphenicol is primarily eliminated through the ______________ pathway.
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What is a common side effect of Tetracyclines?
What is a common side effect of Tetracyclines?
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Amphenicols are effective against Gram-negative bacteria.
Amphenicols are effective against Gram-negative bacteria.
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Match the following antibacterial drugs with their corresponding side effects:
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Why are Tetracyclines contraindicated in children and pregnant women?
Why are Tetracyclines contraindicated in children and pregnant women?
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Aminoglycosides are administered through ______________ routes.
Aminoglycosides are administered through ______________ routes.
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What is the effect of HIV protease inhibitors on the Gag-Pol fusion polyprotein?
What is the effect of HIV protease inhibitors on the Gag-Pol fusion polyprotein?
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Tenofovir is a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor.
Tenofovir is a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor.
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What is the mechanism of action of non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs)?
What is the mechanism of action of non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs)?
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HIV protease inhibitors are often combined with a low dose of _______________, a potent CYP3A4 inhibitor, to enhance their efficacy.
HIV protease inhibitors are often combined with a low dose of _______________, a potent CYP3A4 inhibitor, to enhance their efficacy.
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Match the following anti-HIV drug classes with their corresponding mechanisms of action:
Match the following anti-HIV drug classes with their corresponding mechanisms of action:
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What is the primary mechanism of action of reverse transcriptase inhibitors in anti-HIV treatment?
What is the primary mechanism of action of reverse transcriptase inhibitors in anti-HIV treatment?
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True or False: Tenofovir alafenamide has similar toxicity to tenofovir disoproxil.
True or False: Tenofovir alafenamide has similar toxicity to tenofovir disoproxil.
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What is the purpose of pharmacokinetic enhancers in anti-HIV treatment?
What is the purpose of pharmacokinetic enhancers in anti-HIV treatment?
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The volume of distribution of a drug is related to its _______________ in the body.
The volume of distribution of a drug is related to its _______________ in the body.
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Match the following anti-HIV drug classes with their mechanisms of action:
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HIV transmission can occur through ______________, including sexual contact, blood transfusion, and mother-to-child transmission.
HIV transmission can occur through ______________, including sexual contact, blood transfusion, and mother-to-child transmission.
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True or False: PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) and PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis) are identical HIV prevention strategies.
True or False: PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) and PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis) are identical HIV prevention strategies.
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What is the primary function of HIV integrase?
What is the primary function of HIV integrase?
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The use of antiretroviral therapy (ART) can lead to multidrug resistance in HIV patients.
The use of antiretroviral therapy (ART) can lead to multidrug resistance in HIV patients.
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What is the term for the relationship between the viral load and the transmission of HIV?
What is the term for the relationship between the viral load and the transmission of HIV?
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The HIV treatment regimen that includes a combination of NRTIs and INSTIs is known as _______________________.
The HIV treatment regimen that includes a combination of NRTIs and INSTIs is known as _______________________.
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Match the following anti-HIV drugs with their mechanisms of action:
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The use of condoms is highly effective in preventing HIV transmission and certain sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
The use of condoms is highly effective in preventing HIV transmission and certain sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
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What is the mechanism of action of nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs)?
What is the mechanism of action of nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs)?
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Truvada contains emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide.
Truvada contains emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide.
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What is the primary goal of using nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) in HIV treatment?
What is the primary goal of using nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) in HIV treatment?
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Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate is converted to ________ at different locations in the body.
Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate is converted to ________ at different locations in the body.
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Match the following anti-HIV drugs with their formulations:
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Tenofovir alafenamide is a prodrug of tenofovir that increases oral absorption.
Tenofovir alafenamide is a prodrug of tenofovir that increases oral absorption.
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What is the essential component of the β-lactam ring for antibacterial activity?
What is the essential component of the β-lactam ring for antibacterial activity?
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Penicillins are lipid insoluble and cannot enter mammalian cells easily.
Penicillins are lipid insoluble and cannot enter mammalian cells easily.
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What is the primary component of the 3-dimensional lattice in bacterial cell walls?
What is the primary component of the 3-dimensional lattice in bacterial cell walls?
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The peptidoglycan structure in bacterial cell walls consists of linear strands of two alternating aminosugars, namely ____________________ and N-acetyl-glucosamine (NAG).
The peptidoglycan structure in bacterial cell walls consists of linear strands of two alternating aminosugars, namely ____________________ and N-acetyl-glucosamine (NAG).
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Match the following β-lactam drugs with their characteristics:
Match the following β-lactam drugs with their characteristics:
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β-lactamase resistance is a common mechanism of resistance to β-lactam drugs.
β-lactamase resistance is a common mechanism of resistance to β-lactam drugs.
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What is the purpose of penicillin binding proteins (PBPs) in bacteria?
What is the purpose of penicillin binding proteins (PBPs) in bacteria?
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Which of the following is a common adverse effect of prolonged use of penicillins?
Which of the following is a common adverse effect of prolonged use of penicillins?
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What is the primary mechanism of β-lactamase resistance in bacteria?
What is the primary mechanism of β-lactamase resistance in bacteria?
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Penicillins are generally well-tolerated and have minimal adverse effects.
Penicillins are generally well-tolerated and have minimal adverse effects.
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What is the role of penicillin binding proteins (PBPs) in bacterial cell walls?
What is the role of penicillin binding proteins (PBPs) in bacterial cell walls?
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The peptidoglycan layer in bacterial cell walls is composed of a backbone of _______________ and _______________.
The peptidoglycan layer in bacterial cell walls is composed of a backbone of _______________ and _______________.
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Match the following penicillins with their characteristics:
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What is the primary route of excretion for most penicillins?
What is the primary route of excretion for most penicillins?
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Allergic reactions to penicillins are dose-dependent.
Allergic reactions to penicillins are dose-dependent.
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What is the purpose of clavulanic acid in Augmentin?
What is the purpose of clavulanic acid in Augmentin?
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What is the primary mechanism of resistance to penicillins in gram-negative bacteria?
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Penicillins are lipid soluble and can enter mammalian cells easily.
Penicillins are lipid soluble and can enter mammalian cells easily.
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What is the function of clavulanic acid in Augmentin?
What is the function of clavulanic acid in Augmentin?
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The 5th generation of cephalosporins has an expanded spectrum against _________________ bacteria.
The 5th generation of cephalosporins has an expanded spectrum against _________________ bacteria.
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Match the following penicillin resistance mechanisms with their descriptions:
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What is the common feature of antibacterial drugs that inhibit protein synthesis?
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Tetracyclines are bactericidal against Gram-positive bacteria.
Tetracyclines are bactericidal against Gram-positive bacteria.
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What is the primary route of excretion for most penicillins?
What is the primary route of excretion for most penicillins?
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Penicillins are eliminated via the ____________________ route.
Penicillins are eliminated via the ____________________ route.
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What is the primary site of infection for systemic fungal infections?
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Ergosterol is a distinctive sterol found in human cell membranes.
Ergosterol is a distinctive sterol found in human cell membranes.
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What is a challenge in developing antifungal drugs?
What is a challenge in developing antifungal drugs?
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Echinocandins, a class of antifungal drugs, inhibit the synthesis of ___________ in fungal cell walls.
Echinocandins, a class of antifungal drugs, inhibit the synthesis of ___________ in fungal cell walls.
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Match the following antifungal drug classes with their mechanisms of action:
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Antifungal drugs can be toxic to humans and require strict monitoring.
Antifungal drugs can be toxic to humans and require strict monitoring.
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What is the mechanism of action of polyenes?
What is the mechanism of action of polyenes?
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Amphotericin B has good oral absorption.
Amphotericin B has good oral absorption.
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What is the primary goal of antifungal therapy for invasive candidiasis?
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Amphotericin B is primarily eliminated through the ____________________ pathway.
Amphotericin B is primarily eliminated through the ____________________ pathway.
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Match the following antifungal drugs with their primary uses:
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Nephrotoxicity is a common side effect of amphotericin B.
Nephrotoxicity is a common side effect of amphotericin B.
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What is the benefit of using liposomal formulations of amphotericin B?
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What type of fungal infection is treated with terbinafine?
What type of fungal infection is treated with terbinafine?
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Azoles are broad-spectrum synthetic fungicidal antifungal drugs.
Azoles are broad-spectrum synthetic fungicidal antifungal drugs.
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What is the name of the enzyme that is inhibited by allylamines in the ergosterol biosynthesis pathway?
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The fungal infection caused by dermatophytes that require keratin for growth is _______________________.
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What is a factor that contributes to the increased prevalence of fungal infections?
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All antifungal drugs are fungicidal.
All antifungal drugs are fungicidal.
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What is the primary goal of antifungal therapy?
What is the primary goal of antifungal therapy?
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Antifungal drugs can be classified into four major classes, including _______________ and triazoles.
Antifungal drugs can be classified into four major classes, including _______________ and triazoles.
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Match the following antifungal drug classes with their mechanisms of action:
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What is a common side effect of antifungal therapy?
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Study Notes
Defining Drug Interaction and Unpacking the Core Concepts of Pharmacology
- Defining drug interaction and unpacking the core concepts of pharmacology is a global initiative
- Patient outcomes are crucial in pharmacology
- Chemotherapy is the use of drugs that are selectively toxic to pathogens but innocuous to the host
- Paul Ehrlich used Salvarsan (arsphenamine) to treat syphilis
Antimicrobial Chemotherapy
- Antimicrobial chemotherapy involves the use of antibacterial, antifungal, antiparasitic, and antiviral drugs
- Target-host specificity is essential in antimicrobial chemotherapy
- Paul Ehrlich is a pioneer in antimicrobial chemotherapy
Discovery and Development of Antibiotics
- 2 main classes of antibacterials: aminoglycosides and tetracyclines
- 3 main classes of antifungals: macrolides, azoles, and echinocandins
- Penicillins, cephalosporins, and amphenicols are examples of antibacterials
- Polyenes and allylamines are examples of antifungals
Learning Outcomes
- List the mechanisms of action of antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-HIV drugs
- Explain the difference in action between -cidal and -static antimicrobial drugs
- Explain the difference in action between broad-spectrum and narrow-spectrum antimicrobial drugs
- Explain the principle of broth microdilution to determine the minimum inhibitory concentration and the minimum bactericidal/fungicidal concentration of antimicrobial drugs
Core Concepts of Pharmacology
- Pharmacodynamics involves drug-target interaction and mechanism of drug action
- Pharmacokinetics involves drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, elimination, and bioavailability
- Drug-target interaction involves affinity, potency, and efficacy
Antibiotics and Leading Causes of Deaths
- Antibiotics are crucial in treating and preventing infections
Mechanisms of Action of Antibacterial Drugs
- Inhibit cell wall synthesis: penicillins, cephalosporins
- Inhibit protein synthesis: aminoglycosides, tetracyclines, amphenicols, macrolides
- Inhibit DNA replication
- Inhibit metabolism
Mechanisms of Action of Antifungal Drugs
- Inhibit cell wall synthesis: echinocandins
- Alter cell membrane integrity or permeability: polyenes, allylamines, azoles
- Inhibit mitosis
- Inhibit DNA synthesis
Mechanisms of Action of Anti-HIV Drugs
- Entry inhibitors
- Reverse transcriptase inhibitors
- Integrase inhibitors: -tegravir
- Protease inhibitors: -navir
Mode of Action of Anti-Bacterial/Fungal Drugs
- -Cidal: lethal to organism and kills microbes
- -Static: slow down microbial growth by blocking replication
Spectrum of Action of Anti-Bacterial/Fungal Drugs
- Broad-spectrum: effective against a wide range of species
- Narrow-spectrum: effective against specific species
Minimum Inhibitory Concentration
- The lowest concentration of a drug required to inhibit the visible growth of a microorganism
- Minimum bactericidal/fungicidal concentration: the lowest concentration of a drug required to kill a microorganism
Antimicrobial Drugs - PK/PD Considerations
- Time- and concentration-dependent: AUC:MIC
- Concentration-dependent: Cmax:MIC
- Time-dependent: Time > MIC
- Comorbidities: e.g., HIV, obesity
- Dose optimisation: optimal treatment, avoid toxicity, suppress drug resistance
Cephalosporins
- Cephalosporins are similar to penicillins and have cross reactivity, leading to adverse drug reactions (ADRs)
- The open β-lactam ring in cephalosporins is unrelated to ADRs
- Similarity in sidechains between 1st and 2nd generation cephalosporins and penicillins contributes to cross reactivity
Bacterial Protein Synthesis
- Bacterial protein synthesis involves initiation, tRNA binding, peptide bond formation, translocation, and elongation
- Inhibitors of bacterial protein synthesis can target one of these four key steps
- Most inhibitors are bacteriostatic, except for aminoglycosides which are bactericidal
Aminoglycosides
- Aminoglycosides inhibit initiation by blocking codon-anticodon interaction, leading to mRNA misreading
- They bind to the 30S subunit
Tetracyclines
- Tetracyclines inhibit tRNA binding to the A site
- They bind to the 30S subunit
Amphenicols
- Amphenicols inhibit transpeptidation by blocking peptide bond formation
- They bind to the 50S subunit
Antibacterial Macrolides
- Macrolides inhibit elongation and/or translocation by preventing transfer of tRNA with the growing peptide from A site to P site
- They bind to the 50S subunit
β-Lactams
- β-Lactams include penicillins and cephalosporins
- Differences in antibacterial specificity can be explained by interactions between β-lactam drugs and various penicillin binding proteins in bacteria
Penicillins
- Examples of β-lactam penicillins include amoxicillin and clavulanic acid
- Penicillins are acid-stable, lipid-insoluble, and do not enter mammalian cells
- They are eliminated renally and can cross the blood-brain barrier only if meninges are inflamed
Penicillin Resistance
- Alterations in penicillin binding proteins decrease drug binding and antibacterial activity
- Bacteria can produce β-lactamase, which inactivates β-lactams
- Augmentin (amoxicillin + clavulanic acid) is used to overcome resistance
Penicillin Adverse Drug Reactions
- Opening the β-lactam ring leads to formation of benzylpenicilloyl
- Type 1 and 2 sensitivity reactions can occur, as well as superinfection (e.g., Candidiasis) with prolonged use
Cephalosporins
- 5th generation cephalosporins have expanded Gram-positive activity, including MRSA
- They have high affinity binding with penicillin binding proteins
Cephalosporin Pharmacokinetics
- Cephalosporins are acid-stable and mostly administered parenterally
- They are distributed in extracellular fluid and can cross the blood-brain barrier to treat meningitis
- They are excreted mainly through renal tubular secretion
Aminoglycosides
- Aminoglycosides are bactericidal and have time- and concentration-dependent activity
- They are administered intramuscularly or intravenously and eliminated through glomerular filtration
- Ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity are potential adverse effects
Tetracyclines
- Tetracyclines are broad-spectrum, bacteriostatic, and effective against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
- They can be administered orally or parenterally
- Gastrointestinal disturbances, calcium chelation, and staining/deformities in teeth and bones are potential adverse effects
Amphenicols
- Amphenicols are broad-spectrum, bacteriostatic, and effective against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
- Chloramphenicol is rapidly absorbed orally and hepatatically cleared
- Bone marrow suppression and grey baby syndrome are potential adverse effects
HIV Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors
- Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) are analogues of adenosine, cytidine, guanosine, or thymidine that are phosphorylated to form a triphosphate and incorporated into ssDNA to terminate elongation.
- The first NRTI, zidovudine or azidothymidine, was approved by the FDA in 1987.
- Combination drugs, such as Truvada (emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate) and Descovy (emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide), are used to treat HIV.
- Common side effects of NRTIs include GI disturbances (nausea, vomiting) and CNS effects (dizziness).
Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate (TDF) and Tenofovir Alafenamide (TAF)
- TDF and TAF are prodrugs of tenofovir that increase oral absorption.
- TDF is converted to tenofovir in the GI tract, while TAF is converted in the plasma.
- TAF has a lower risk of renal toxicity and decreased bone mineral density compared to TDF.
Non-Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (NNRTIs)
- NNRTIs bind to a hydrophobic pocket in the p66 subunit of HIV reverse transcriptase, causing a conformational change that inhibits enzyme activity.
- Six NNRTIs have been approved by the FDA, with the first approved in 1996.
HIV Protease Inhibitors
- HIV protease inhibitors (PIs) bind to the active site of HIV protease, preventing the cleavage of the Gag-Pol fusion polyprotein.
- Ten PIs have been approved by the FDA, with the first approved in 1995.
- PIs are often used in combination with other antiretroviral drugs and can cause side effects such as insulin resistance, hyperlipidemia, and cardiovascular disease.
HIV Integrase Inhibitors
- HIV integrase inhibitors bind to integrase and prevent DNA strand transfer.
- Elvitegravir and cabotegravir are two integrase strand transfer inhibitors (INSTIs) that have been approved by the FDA.
HIV Treatment and Prevention
- HIV/AIDS is now a manageable chronic disease that requires life-long antiretroviral therapy (ART).
- ART aims to achieve viral suppression (< 200 copies/ml) and undetectable levels of viral load (< 20 copies/ml), which makes the virus untransmittable (U=U).
- HIV treatment regimens include INSTI-based, NNRTI-based, and PI-based combinations.
- Mutations and drug resistance can occur, and different modes of transmission (unprotected sexual contact, blood-borne exposure, perinatal transmission) require specific prevention strategies (condoms, Treatment as Prevention, PrEP, PEP).
Antibacterial Drugs
- Antibacterial drugs can be divided into two main categories: cell wall synthesis inhibitors and bacterial protein synthesis inhibitors.
Cell Wall Synthesis Inhibitors - β-lactams
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β-lactams, including penicillins and cephalosporins, inhibit cell wall synthesis by interacting with penicillin binding proteins (PBPs).
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Penicillins:
- Natural or semisynthetic
- Spectrum of action: narrow (e.g., penicillin G) to broad (e.g., amoxicillin)
- β-lactamase resistant: no (e.g., penicillin G) or yes (e.g., dicloxacillin)
- Pharmacokinetics: acid stability varies, lipid insoluble, eliminated via renal route
- Resistance mechanisms: alterations in PBPs, prevention of β-lactam access, and β-lactamase production
- Adverse drug reactions: hypersensitivity, superinfection, and opening of β-lactam ring
- Augmentin (amoxicillin + clavulanic acid): overcomes penicillin resistance by inhibiting β-lactamase
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Cephalosporins:
- Classified into five generations based on spectrum of action
- Generation 1: narrow spectrum, Gram+
- Generation 2-5: increasingly broad spectrum, including Gram-
- Pharmacokinetics: acid stable, administered parenterally or orally, eliminated via renal tubular secretion
- Adverse drug reactions: similar to penicillins, with cross-reactivity between penicillins and cephalosporins
Bacterial Protein Synthesis Inhibitors
- Inhibit one of four key steps in bacterial protein synthesis: initiation, tRNA binding, transpeptidation, or elongation and translocation
- Bacteriostatic, except for aminoglycosides which are bactericidal
Aminoglycosides
- Inhibit codon-anticodon interaction, causing mRNA misreading
- Spectrum of action: Gram- and some Gram+ bacteria
- Pharmacokinetics: administered intramuscularly or intravenously, eliminated by glomerular filtration
- Adverse drug reactions: ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity
Tetracyclines
- Inhibit aa-tRNA binding to the A site
- Broad spectrum of action: Gram- and Gram+ bacteria
- Pharmacokinetics: administered orally or parenterally, eliminated via renal route
- Adverse drug reactions: gastrointestinal disturbance, calcium chelation, and staining of teeth and bones
Amphenicols
- Inhibit peptide bond formation
- Broad spectrum of action: Gram- and Gram+ bacteria
- Pharmacokinetics: chloramphenicol is rapidly absorbed orally, hepatically cleared, and excreted in the urine
- Adverse drug reactions: bone marrow suppression and grey baby syndrome
Macrolides
- Prevent transfer of tRNA with the growing peptide from A site to P site
- Similar spectrum of action to penicillins, useful as alternatives
- Pharmacokinetics: administered orally or IV, substrates for and inhibitors of CYP3A4
- Adverse drug reactions: gastrointestinal disturbance
Mechanisms of Resistance to Bacterial PSIs
- Drug class-specific mechanisms of resistance, including drug modification, active efflux, target modification, and drug degradation
Inhibition of Ergosterol Biosynthesis
- Squalene is converted to 2,3-oxidosqualene by squalene monooxygenase, which is inhibited by allylamines
- Lanosterol is converted to 4,4-dimethyl-Δ8,14,24-trienol by 14α-demethylase, which is inhibited by azoles
Allylamines
- Synthetic fungicidal antifungal drugs
- Inhibit squalene monooxygenase, preventing the conversion of squalene to 2,3-oxidosqualene
- Example: Terbinafine
- Treats onychomycosis (fungal infection of the nail bed, matrix, or plate)
- Major cause of infection: dermatophytes (e.g., Trichophyton rubrum)
- Highly lipophilic and keratinophilic
- Oral or topical administration with rapid absorption
- CYP2D6 inhibitor, potential drug-drug interaction
- Adverse effects: GI disturbance, rash, and muscle pain
Azoles
- Broad-spectrum synthetic fungistatic drugs
- Inhibit lanosterol 14α-demethylase, preventing the conversion of lanosterol to 4,4-dimethyl-Δ8,14,24-trienol
- Examples: Imidazoles (e.g., ketoconazole) and triazoles (e.g., itraconazole)
- Itraconazole:
- Oral administration with variable absorption
- Extensive hepatic metabolism
- Adverse effects: GI disturbance, hepatotoxicity, cardiotoxicity, and a CYP3A4 inhibitor
- Itraconazole:
Fungal Infections and Antifungal Drugs
- Factors contributing to increased prevalence of fungal infections
- Classification of mycoses and relevant site of infection
Core Concepts of Pharmacology
- Pharmacodynamics: drug-target interaction, mechanism of action, and adverse effects
- Pharmacokinetics: drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, elimination, and bioavailability
- Key concepts: structure-activity relationship, drug selectivity, efficacy, potency, and affinity
Antifungal Drug Classes
- Challenges: biological similarities between humans and fungi, toxicity to host, and distinctive sterols
- Timeline of systemic antifungal drugs
- Factors to consider: route of administration, spectrum of action, site of infection, renal/hepatic clearance, and drug-drug interaction
Echinocandins
- Inhibit cell wall synthesis by binding to β-1,3-glucan synthase
- Examples: Caspofungin (semisynthetic echinocandin B)
- Poor oral absorption, i.v. administration
- Concentration-dependent activity (Cmax:MIC)
- Fungicidal for Candida species, treating invasive candidiasis
- Fungistatic for Aspergillus species
- Adverse effects: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and infusion-related reactions
Polyenes
- Natural products, broad-spectrum antifungal macrolides
- Interaction with ergosterol in fungal cell membranes, disrupting stability and fluidity
- Examples: Amphotericin B
- Broad spectrum, effective against most fungi and yeasts
- Poor oral absorption, treat infection of the upper GI tract
- Systemic infection: slow i.v. infusion
- Minimal hepatic metabolism, mainly faecal elimination
- Adverse effects: infusion-related reactions, nephrotoxicity, and interactions with cell membranes
- Liposomal formulations reduce toxicity
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This quiz covers the core concepts of pharmacology, including antimicrobial chemotherapy and drug interactions. It discusses the selective toxicity of drugs to pathogens and their effects on patient outcomes.