GEN&WS 103 Study Guide - Final Guide: Vaginal Yeast Infection, Tamoxifen, Immunodeficiency
30 Oct 2014
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Bacteria- single-cell organisms that reproduce by cell division, cause disease symptoms by producing toxins (poisons), can be killed by antibiotics. Antibiotics- effective in treating bacterial infections, introduced in 1940s. May interfere with effectiveness of oral contraception. Will kill off good bacteria too because it can"t distinguish can cause a vaginal yeast infection. Microbicides- class of agents that kill a number of viruses and bacteria. Developed to kill sperm, can prevent her from being pregnant and getting. Serm- selective estrogen receptor modulators, designer antiestrogens that aim to take advantage of the beneficial effects of tamoxifen but minimize the adverse effects of tamoxifen. Tamoxifen- lowers cholesterol, prevents bone loss, kills breast cancer cells. May cause endometrial cancer, deep vein clots, ocular toxicity. Beneficial effect on bone density and blood lipid levels. Increases risk of deep vein thrombosis and decreases risk of invasive breast. Raloxifene- marketed as evista by eli lilly and company, originally approved by the.
