24) Cell Wall Inhibitors Flashcards
Beta-lactam antibiotics
- Drugs with structures containing a beta-lactam ring
- Includes penicillins, cephalosporins and carbapenems
Beta-lactamases
- Bacterial enzymes (penicillinases, cephalosporinases) that hydrolyze the beta-lactam ring
Minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC)
- Lowest concentration of antimicrobial drug capable of inhibiting growth of an organism in a defined growth medium
Penicillin-binding protein (PBPs)
- Bacterial cytoplasmic membrane proteins that act as the initial receptors for penicillins and other beta-lactam antibiotics
Peptidoglycans
- Chains of polysaccharides that are cross-linked to form the bacterial cell wall
Selective toxicity
- More toxic to the invader than to the host
Transpeptidases
- Bacterial enzymes involved in the cross-linking of linear peptidoglycan chains, the final step in cell wall synthesis
Bactericidal
- An antimicrobial drug that can eradicate an infection in the absence of host defense mechanisms
- Kills bacteria
Bacteriostatic
- An antimicrobial drug that inhibits antimicrobial growth but requires host defense mechanisms to eradicate the infection
- Does not kill bacteria
Bactericidal agents
- Aminoglycosides
- Bacitracin
- Beta-lactam antibiotics
- Daptomycin
- Fosfomycin
- Glycopeptide antibiotics
- Isoniazid
- Fidaxomicin
- Metronidazole
- Polymixins
- Pyrazinamide
- Fluoroquinolones
- Rifampin
- Streptogramins
Bacteriostatic agents
- Chloramphenicol
- Clindamycin
- Ethambutol
- Macrolides
- Nitrofurantoin
- Oxazolidinones
- Sulfonamides
- Tetracyclines
- Tigecycline
- Trimethoprim
Antibiotic classes that are bacterial cell wall/membrane inhibitors
- Penicillins
- Beta-lactamase inhibitors
- Cephalosporins
- Carbapenems
- Monobactams
- Polymixins
- Glycopeptides
- Lipopeptides
Antibiotic classes that are bcterial protein synthesis inhibitors
- Macrolides
- Lincosamides
- Aminoglycosides
- Tetracyclines
- Glycylcycline
- Oxazolidinones
- Streptogramins
Antibiotic classes that inhibit bacterial DNA/RNA
- Fluoroquinolones
- Folate antagonists
- Rifamycin derivatives
- Anti-clostridium agent
- Nitroimidazole
- Nitrofurans
Anti-mycobacterials
- Rifamycin derivatives
- Isoniazid
- Pyrazinamide
- Ethambutol
Peptidoglycan (murein) layers are critical for bacterial survival
- Protect against toxic outside influences
- Provide the strength required to resist high osmotic pressures (otherwise will lead to plasma membrane rupture)
Mycobacterium tuberculosis does not retain any common bacteriological stain due to
- High lipid content in its wall
- Neither Gram-positive nor Gram-negative
Stages of cell wall synthesis
- Cytoplasmic stage
- Membrane stage
- Extracellular stage
Cytoplasmic stage
- Synthesis of precursors (NAG, NAM)
- Targeted by cycloserine and fosfomycin
Membrane stage
- Transfer of the precursors from the cytosol to membrane
- Incorporation into the growing peptidoglycan
- Targeted by bacitracin, vancomycin
Extracellular stage
- Cross-linking of linear chains of peptidoglycans by transpeptidases
- Targeted by beta-lactams
NAG and NAM
- N-acetyl glucosamine
- N-acetyl muramic acid
Fosfomycin
- Inhibits enol pyruvate transferase specifically MurA (cytoplasmic stage)
Cycloserine
- Inhibits racemase (cytoplasmic stage)
Bacitracin
- Inhibits phosphatase (membrane stage)
Vancomycin and teicoplanin
- Does not not inhibit an enzyme
- Binds to the D-Ala-D-Ala terminal of the growing peptide chain (membrane stage)
Extracelular stage steps
- Neighboring peptidoglycan chains are cross-linked through their peptide chain by transpeptidases
- Cross-linking makes the cell wall stronger
- Transpeptidase is one of the penicillin binding protein (PBP)
- When the covalent bond occurs with the D-alanine (in purple) the second D-alanine leaves
- Beta-lactams inhibit transpeptidase
Beta-lactams MOA
- Bind to the penicillin binding protein (PBPs) specifically transpeptidase in the cytoplasmic membrane of the bacteria
- Inhibit transpeptidation reaction (cross-linking)
- Activate the autolytic enzyme that cause lesions in the cell wall
Molecular mechanism of interaction between beta-lactam and bacterial cell wall
- Formation of a covalent bond between serine and beta-lactam (irreversible)
- Serine in the bacterial cell wall is not a free nucleophile anymore and cannot help in building the bacterial cell wall
Mechanism of resistance between beta-lactam and bacterial cell wall interaction
- When beta-lactamase are released from bacteria they target beta-lactam antibiotics
- Hydroxyl group of the serine linked to the beta-lactamase will form a covalent bond with the beta-lactam
- Opens the ring leading to an ineffective antibiotic
Properties of PNC
- Rapidly eliminated by kidneys
- Short half lives of 30-90 min
Broad spectrum β-lactams cover
- Gram positive bacteria
- Gram negative bacteria
Narrow spectrum β-lactams cover
- Gram positive bacteria only
To penetrate the outer membrane in Gram negative bacteria,
- Hydrophilic antibiotics pass through the porins better than hydrophobic ones
Hydrophilic antibiotics tend to have
- Broader spectrum
Hydrophobic drugs tend to have
- Narrow spectrum of action
Hydrophobic drugs
- Axacillin
- Dicloxacillin
- Nafcillin
- Methicillin
- Penicillin G
Hydrophilic drugs
- Ampicillin
- Amoxicillin
- Piperacillin
- Ticarcillin
Properties providing resistance to β-lactam
- Bacteria acquiring β-lactamase encoding gene
- Altering transpeptidase or PBP by changing its ability to bind to β-lactam
- Inability to penetrate β-lactam site of action (decreased permeability or porin reduction)
- Activating efflux pump systems that remove β-lactam from its site of action
Hypersensitivity to β-lactam may cause
- Anaphylactic reaction (rash, itchiness, nausea, vomiting and shortness of breath)
- Potential cross-sensitivity between β-lactams
PNC eliminates the GI microflora leading to
- Potential superinfection
- Risk of Chlostridium difficile associated diarrhea CDAD
Drug-induced hemolytic anemia (red blood cells are destroyed faster than they can be made)
- PNCs modify the protein on the surface of RBCs (β-lactam binds to the RBC)
- Complex is phagocytosed by macrophage
- Antigen presented to CD4
- Leads to stimulation of B cells, and formation of IgG antibodies specific to β-lactam-modified epitope
Penicillin G, Benzathine U.S. box warning
- Not for IV use because of cardiopulmonary arrest
Penicillin G, Benzathine CI/warnings
- Hypersensitivity to beta-lactam (anaphylactic)
- Superinfection if prolonged use (Clostridium difficile colitis)
- Seizures
Penicillin G, Benzathine cardio ADRs
- Hypotension
- Tachycardia
Penicillin G, Benzathine CNS ADRs
- Anxiety
- Headaches
- Fatigue
Penicillin G, Benzathine skin ADRs
- Diaphoresis
Penicillin G, Benzathine GI ADRs
- Bloody stool
- Nausea, vomiting
- Intestinal necrosis
Penicillin G, Benzathine genitourinary ADRs
- Impotence
- Hematuria
Penicillin G, Benzathine hepatic ADRs
- Increase AST
Penicillin G, Benzathine immune system ADRs
- Jarish-Herxheimer reaction (shaking, chills, rise in temp, intensification of skin rashed)
Penicillin G, Benzathine renal ADRs
- Increase serum creatinine, BUN
Penicillin G, Benzathine respiratory ADRs
- Cyanosis
Penicillin G, Benzathine pharmacokinetics
- Renal metabolism
- 60% protein binding
Penicillin G, procaine CI/warnings
- Fibrosis and atrophy due to IM route
- Methemoglobinemia after anesthesia or G6PD deficiency
- Not IV because of neurovascular damage
- Mental disturbances
Penicillin G, procaine ADRs
- Not defined
Penicillin G, procaine pharmacokinetics
- Renal metabolism
- 60% protein binding
Penicillin V, potassium ADRs
- Nausea, vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Mild candidiasis
Penicillin V, potassium pharmacokinets
- Renal metabolism
- 80% protein binding
Nafcillin CI/warnings
- Hypersensitivity to beta-lactams (anaphylactic)
- Extravasation when IV
- Hepatic increase in LFT
- Neurotoxicity
- Superinfection if prolonged use (Clostridium difficile colitis)
Nafcillin cardio ADRs
- Local thrombophlebitis
Nafcillin CNS ADRs
- Neurotoxicity
Nafcillin GI ADRs
- Cholestasis
- C. dificile associated diarrhea
Nafcillin hematological ADRs
- Agranulocytosis
- Bone marrow suppression
- Neutropenia
Nafcillin hepatic ADRs
- Increased LFT
Nafcillin pharmacokinetics
- Hepatic metabolism
- Enterohepatic circulation
- Excretion in feces
- 90% protein binding
Oxacillin CI/warnings
- Hepatitis
Oxacillin ADRs
- C. dificile associated diarrhea
- Increased LFT (hepatic)
- Actute renal tubular disease
Oxacilin pharmacokinetics
- Metabolism not known
- 90% protein binding
Dicloxacillin CI/warnings
- None
Dicloxacillin ADRs
- Abdominal pain
- Nausea, vomiting
Dicloxacillin pharmacokinetics
- CYP2C19 inducer
- 90% protein binding
- Excretion in feces and urine unchanged
Methicillin CI/warning
- None
Methicillin ADRs
- Neutropenia
- Thrombocytopenia
- Agranulogytosis
- Increased LFTs
- Acute renal disease
Methicillin pharmacokinetics
- Hepatic metabolism
- Renal excretion
Methicillin family is linked to
- Methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
Amino-PNC antibiotic names
- Amoxicillin
- Ampicillin
Amoxicillin CI/warnings
- Hypersensitivity to beta-lactams (anaphylactic)
- Superinfection if prolonged use (Clostridium difficile colitis)
Amoxicillin CNS ADRs
- Headaches, agitation, seizures, confusion, mood
Amoxicilin GI ADRs
- N,D,V
- C. difficile-associated diarrhea
Amoxicillin genitourinary ADRs
- Vulvovaginal infection
Amoxicillin cardio/hematological ADRs
- Hypersensitivity angitis
- Neutropenia
- Thrombocytopenia
- Agranulocytosis
Amoxicillin systemic ADRs
- Serum-sickness reaction
- Fever
Amoxicillin hepatic ADRs
- Increase LFTs
Amoxicillin pharmacokinetics
- Metabolism not known
- 20% protein binding
- Distributed broadly into tissues, but not CSF unless meningitis
Ampicillin CI/warnings
- Non-allergic rash in kids
Ampicillin CNS ADRs
- Headaches
- Agitation
- Seizures
- Confusion
- Mood
Ampicillin GI ADRs
- Nausea, vomiting
- Diarrhea
Ampicillin hematological ADRs
- Neutropenia
- Thrombocytopenia
- Agranulocytosis
Ampicillin hepatic ADRs
- Increase LFTs