25 Questions
Which category of medicinal compounds includes drugs like Amphotericin B, Fluconazole, and Ketoconazole?
Antifungal Agents
Which drug is commonly used as an Antifungal Agent for treating candidiasis?
Fluconazole
What is the main function of Antibiotics?
Treat bacterial infections
Which of the following is a common Urinary Tract Anti-Infective Agent used to treat UTIs?
Nitrofurantoin
Amoxicillin belongs to which category of medicinal compounds?
Antibiotics
Which drug is typically used to treat a urinary tract infection caused by E. coli?
Ciprofloxacin
What is the classification of Penicillins based on?
Mechanism of action
Which drug class is used to treat fungal infections?
Anti-fungal drugs
What is the mechanism of action of Anti-tubercular drugs?
Inhibition of bacterial cell wall synthesis
Which type of agents are used to treat urinary tract infections?
Antifungal agents
What is the primary indication for using Anti-viral drugs?
Viral infections
Which class of drugs targets parasites such as worms?
Anthelmintics
What is the common adverse effect of most antibiotics?
Photosensitivity
What is the main physiological role of Histamine?
Inflammation mediation
'Thrombolytic drugs' are primarily used for what condition?
Blood clots
Which drug is classified as an antifungal agent?
Amphotericin-B
What is a common antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections?
Penicillin G
Which drug is considered a urinary tract anti-infective agent?
Norfloxacin
Which medication is commonly used to treat tuberculosis?
Pyrazinamide
Which compound is known for its antiviral properties?
Acyclovir
What medication is typically used for treating bacterial skin infections?
Sulfadiazine
Which drug is classified as an antimalarial agent?
Quinine Sulphate
What antibiotic is commonly used for treating respiratory infections?
Chloramphenicol
What is a common side effect of sulfonamide antibiotics?
Sensitivity to sunlight
What is the main mechanism of action of amphotericin-B?
Fungal cell membrane disruption
Study Notes
Antifungal Agents
- Amphotericin B, Fluconazole, and Ketoconazole are classified as antifungal agents.
- Fluconazole is commonly used to treat candidiasis.
Antibiotics
- The main function of antibiotics is to treat bacterial infections.
- Amoxicillin is classified as a beta-lactam antibiotic.
- Penicillins are classified based on their beta-lactam ring structure.
- Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections, but they can also cause adverse effects, such as diarrhea.
Urinary Tract Anti-Infective Agents
- Urinary tract anti-infective agents are used to treat UTIs.
- Examples of urinary tract anti-infective agents include Amoxicillin and Sulfonamides.
Anti-Tubercular Drugs
- The mechanism of action of anti-tubercular drugs is to inhibit the growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
- Isoniazid is commonly used to treat tuberculosis.
Anti-Viral Drugs
- The primary indication for using anti-viral drugs is to treat viral infections.
- Examples of anti-viral drugs include Acyclovir and Oseltamivir.
Anti-Malarial Agents
- Chloroquine is classified as an anti-malarial agent.
- Anti-malarial agents are used to treat malaria.
Anti-Parasitic Agents
- Anti-parasitic agents are used to treat parasitic infections, such as those caused by worms.
- Examples of anti-parasitic agents include Metronidazole and Albendazole.
Thrombolytic Drugs
- Thrombolytic drugs are primarily used to treat acute coronary syndrome.
Histamine
- The main physiological role of histamine is to cause vasodilation and increase permeability.
Miscellaneous
- Amphotericin-B works by forming pores in the fungal cell membrane, leading to cell death.
- Sulfonamide antibiotics can cause a common side effect of crystalluria.
Test your knowledge on different types of adrenergic and cholinergic agents used in pharmacology, including indirect acting agents, agents with mixed mechanisms, adrenergic antagonists, beta blockers, and cholinergic drugs. Identify and understand the classifications and examples of each type of drug.
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