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Tetracycline

An antibacterial drug that works by binding to the 30S subunit of the bacterial ribosome, preventing the formation of the polypeptide chain.

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Chloramphenicol

An antibacterial drug that works by binding to the 50S subunit of the bacterial ribosome, inhibiting transpeptidation and slowing down the movement of the peptide chain.

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Acridines

Antibacterial agents that alter the base-pairing properties of the DNA template, causing disruption in DNA synthesis and preventing bacterial reproduction.

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Actinomycin D

An antibacterial drug that inhibits RNA polymerase, preventing transcription and triggering apoptosis of the cell.

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Metronidazole

An antibacterial drug that works directly on the DNA, causing damage and inhibiting bacterial growth.

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Fluoroquinolones

Antibacterial drugs that inhibit DNA gyrase, preventing DNA replication and bacterial growth.

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Sulphonamides

Antibacterial drugs that inhibit folate synthesis, an essential component for bacterial growth.

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Tyrocidines & Gramicidin A

Antibacterial agents that disorganize membrane structure, leading to bacterial cell death.

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Polymyxins

Antibacterial agents that disorganize membrane structure, leading to bacterial cell death.

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Beta-lactam

Antibacterial agents that inhibit cell wall synthesis, preventing bacterial growth.

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Isoniazid

An anti-mycobacterial drug that inhibits mycoacid synthesis, preventing the growth of mycobacteria.

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Rifampicin

An anti-mycobacterial drug that inhibits RNA synthesis, preventing the growth of mycobacteria.

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Cisplatin

An alkylating agent used in the treatment of testicular cancer, which alters the double helix shape of DNA.

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Fluorouracil

An antimetabolite drug that inhibits pyrimidine thymidine synthesis, used in the treatment of leukemia, breast cancer, and other cancers.

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Vincristine

A plant-derived drug that inhibits microtubule formation, used in the treatment of leukemia, neuroblastoma, and lymphomas.

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Actinomycin C, Mitomycin

Antineoplastic antibiotics that interrelate between DNA bases and break DNA bonds, used in the treatment of various cancers.

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Doxorubicin

An anthracycline drug that inhibits topoisomerase II, intercalates into DNA, blocks DNA and RNA synthesis, and generates free radicals, used widely in cancer treatment.

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Cortisol

A hormonal drug that regulates carbohydrate metabolism and has anti-inflammatory effects, used in therapy and palliative care.

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Oestrogen

A hormonal drug that negatively feedback inhibits GnRH secretion from the hypothalamus, used in the palliative treatment of androgen-dependent prostatic tumors.

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Progestogens

Hormonal drugs that inhibit endometrial cell growth and cause cell differentiation, used in the treatment of advanced endometrial cancer.

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Tamoxifen

Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators and Antiestrogens that block the actions of estrogen in breast tissue, inhibiting the growth of breast cancer.

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Fulvestrant

Antiestrogens that act as antagonists of estrogen in all tissues, used in the treatment of progressive breast cancer.

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Anastrozole

An aromatase inhibitor that inhibits the conversion of androgens to estrogen in the adrenal cortex, used in the treatment of advanced prostate carcinoma.

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Enzalutamide

An anti-androgen drug that inhibits androgen binding to androgen receptors, used in the treatment of prostate cancer.

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Bevacizumab

A monoclonal antibody that neutralizes VEGF, preventing angiogenesis crucial for tumor survival, used in the treatment of colorectal cancer.

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Trastuzumab

Monoclonal antibodies that bind to HER2/ERBB2, causing the immune system to react, used in the treatment of breast cancer overexpressing HER2.

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Acyclovir

An antiviral drug that inhibits viral DNA polymerase by competing with endogenous nucleosides, used in the treatment of HSV-1 & -2, CMV, and varicella.

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Ribavirin / Taribavirin

Antiviral drugs that inhibit viral DNA polymerase by competing with endogenous nucleosides, used in the treatment of viral respiratory infections.

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Amantadine, Rimantadine

Antiviral drugs that inhibit viral uncoating, blocking viral H+-ion channel and preventing acidification of virus-containing vesicles, used in the treatment of viral respiratory infections (influenza A).

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Oseltamivir (Tamiflu)

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Pharmacokinetics

The study of how drugs are absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and excreted in the body.

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Administration

The method by which a drug is given to a patient, such as intravenous (IV) or oral.

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Absorption

The process by which a drug enters the bloodstream from its site of administration.

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Distribution

The movement of a drug throughout the body, including its concentration in different tissues and organs.

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Metabolism

The process by which a drug is broken down and transformed by the body.

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Excretion

The elimination of a drug from the body, usually through urine or feces.

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Side effects

Unintended and often undesirable effects of a drug, which can range from mild to severe.

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Alkylating agent

A type of chemotherapy drug that contains a chemical group that produces highly reactive carbonium ion intermediates, which react with nucleophilic substances in cells and prevent replication.

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Metronidazole

An alkylating agent used in combination therapy that directly affects DNA itself, preventing synthesis.

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Spectrum of activity

The range of bacteria or organisms that a drug is effective against.

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Clinical use

The specific medical conditions or infections for which a drug is prescribed or recommended.

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Drug interactions

The effects that occur when two or more drugs are taken together, which can alter the effectiveness or side effects of each drug.

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Resistance

The ability of bacteria or organisms to withstand the effects of a drug, often due to genetic mutations or changes in cellular processes.

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DNA gyrase

An essential bacterial enzyme that unwinds the DNA helix, and is the target of fluoroquinolone drugs.

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Fluoroquinolones

A class of antibiotics that inhibit DNA gyrase, leading to irreversible damage and death of bacteria.

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Sulphonamides

A class of antibiotics that inhibit nucleotide (folic acid) synthesis in bacteria.

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Membrane active agents

Drugs that affect the structure, permeability, or enzyme systems of bacterial cell membranes.

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Tyrocidines & Gramicidin A

Membrane active agents that act as ionophores, disrupting bacterial cell homeostasis and causing cell death.

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Polymyxins

Membrane active agents that bind to lipopolysaccharides in bacterial membranes, affecting membrane permeability and causing displacement of ions.

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Beta-lactams

A class of antibiotics that interfere with the synthesis of peptidoglycan, a component of bacterial cell walls, leading to cell death.

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Cephalosporins

A class of antibiotics related to penicillins, with a similar mechanism of action but more activity against gram-negative bacteria.

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Anti-mycobacterial drugs

Drugs used to treat tuberculosis, which inhibit the synthesis of cell wall components in mycobacteria.

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Isoniazid

An anti-mycobacterial drug that inhibits the synthesis of mycolic acids, essential components of mycobacterial cell walls.

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Ethambutol

An anti-mycobacterial drug that inhibits the synthesis of arabinogalactan, another component of mycobacterial cell walls.

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First-line anti-tuberculous drug

A medication that is commonly used as an initial treatment for tuberculosis, often in combination with other drugs like isoniazid, rifampicin, and pyrazinamide.

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Side effects

Uncommon adverse reactions that may occur as a result of taking the medication.

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Optic neuritis

A condition where the optic nerve becomes inflamed, which can be dose-related and associated with renal failure when taking the drug.

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GIT disturbances

Gastrointestinal disturbances, such as nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea, that may be experienced as a side effect of the medication.

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Resistance

The common occurrence of the drug becoming ineffective when used alone, often due to mutations in arabinosyl transferases.

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Inhibition of RNA synthesis

The mechanism of action of the drug, where it binds to the beta-subunit of bacterial DNA-dependent RNA polymerase, leading to conformational changes that hinder the polymerase from binding to the initiation sequence of DNA, ultimately inhibiting RNA synthesis.

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Rifampicin

A bactericidal drug primarily used to treat mycobacterial infections, including tuberculosis and leprosy.

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Clinical uses

The medical conditions for which the drug is commonly prescribed, including tuberculosis and leprosy.

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Orange discoloration

A side effect of rifampicin that causes urine, tears, and sweat to turn orange.

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Rashes, fever, jaundice, low platelet count

Additional side effects that may occur when taking rifampicin.

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Resistance

The development of mutations in RNA polymerase, preventing rifampicin from binding effectively.

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