PHAR 100 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Amphotericin B, Noretynodrel, Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill

• School: Queen's University
• Department: Pharmacology and Toxicology
• Course: PHAR 100
• Professor: Jeanne Mulder

Document Summary

Amphotericin b + ergosterol = pores: leakage across the fungal membranes. Is poorly absorbed from the gi tract: must be administered intravenously. 4. 2 regulation of fertility: fixed combination of oral contraceptives. Intended to be taken on the 5th to the 25th day of the cycle: 1st day = the onset of menses, enovid e 1st product, multiphasic. Variable amounts of progestin: progestin increases from week to week. Have the following advantages over fixed-dose combinations: hormone dose= minimum; adverse effects less, mimics normal ovarian cycle, hormone release, continuous. Advantage of this preparation: menstruation is eliminated for the duration of therapy, no periods hoooo, mini-pill. A daily low dose of progestin is taken as long as the drug is needed.