Whats are they?

Anti-infectives mechanism in body

Mechanism of action: efficacy

antibiotics spectrum of activity: efficacy (2)

Narrow spectrum better why?

anti-infectives-immune system

Antibiotics efficacy (3)

Antibiotics: harmful effects

principle use of antibiotics

antibiotic use: prophylaxis

Duration of therapy

Penicillins

Pencillins narrow spectrum

Penicillin moderate spectrum

Penicilllins: broad spectrum

B-lactams:

Aminoglycosides

Macrolides

Quniolones

Tetracyclines

lincosamides

Antibiotics, which one?

Antivirals

Antifungals

What is inflammation?

Mediators involved in inflammation

COX -1

COX -2

Prostaglandins steps

Prostaglandin receptors

Steriodal agents

Non-steroidal agents

NSAIDS 3 major effects

NSAIDS adverse effects

Non-selective COX-1inhibitors

Non-selective COX-2 inhibitors

Corticosteroids