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26 + 27: Antibiotics Flashcards

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5 MOAs of antibiotics

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  • inhibit cell wall synthesis
  • alteration of membrane permeability
  • inhibition of protein synthesis
  • inhibition of synthesis of bacterial RNA and DNA
  • interference w/ cellular metabolism
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3 types of abx combo effects

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  • additive (effect is doubled)
  • potentiative (multiplied effects)
  • antagonistic (if one is bacericidal and one is bacteriostatic)
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general adverse reactions to abx

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  • allergic reactions
  • superinfection
  • organ toxicity: ear, liver, kidney
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structure of beta-lactam abx

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name derived from beta-lactam ring -> essential for antibacterial activity (cell wall lysis)

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how is resistance developed against beta-lactam abx

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specific enzymes can disrupt ring and inactivate MOA (beta-lactamase enzyme produced by bacteria -> resistance)

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examples of beta-lactam abx

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  • penicillins
  • cephalosporins
  • carbapenems
  • monobactams
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MOA of penicillins

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  • inhibit bacterial cell wall synthesis (beta-lactam structure)
  • bacteriostatic and bactericidal effects depending on drug dose
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types of penicillins

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  • basic
  • broad-spectrum
  • penicillinase-resistant
  • extended-spectrum
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uses of basic penicillins

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narrow spectrum

  • gram (+) and a few gram (-) bacteria
  • streptococcus and Clostridium species
  • Neisseria and staphylococcus species
  • treats anthrax, tetanus, diphtheria, endocarditis, respiratory infections, and syphilis (injectable)
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example of a broad-spectrum penicillin

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Amoxicillin

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uses of amoxicillin

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treat bacterial infections caused by variety of different bacteria (broad spectrum)

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side effects/adverse effects of amoxicillin

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  • hypersensitivity
  • anaphylaxis
  • superinfection (ex. yeast infections)
  • tongue discoloration and stomatitis
  • GI distress
  • C diff associated diarrhea
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black box warning for penicillin G (broad-spectrum penicillin)

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inadvertent IV administration of penicillin G benzathine can cause cardiopulmonary arrest and death

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MOA of beta-lactamase inhibitors

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inhibit bacterial beta-lactamases extending antimicrobial spectrum

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what are beta-lactamase inhibitors combined with

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  • penicillinase-sensitive penicillin

- piperacillin tazobactam, ampicillin sulbactam (parentral), amoxicillin clavulanate (oral)

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characteristics of cephalosporins

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  • beta-lactam structure
  • derived from fungus
  • 5 groups (first, second, third, fourth, and fifth generation)
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uses of cephalosporins

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  • broad-spectrum antibiotic w/ activity against gram (+) and gram (-) bacteria
  • more activity against gram (-) compared w/ penicillins
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describe 1st generation cephalosporins

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effective against most gram (+) and some gram (-) bacteria

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bacteria affected by 1st generation cephalosporins

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  • staphylococci
  • streptococci
  • E. coli
  • Klebsiella
  • Proteus
  • Salmonella
  • Shigella
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describe 2nd generation cephalosporins

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effective against gram (+) and gram (-) bacteria

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bacteria affected by 2nd generation cephalosporins

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  • staphylococci, streptococci, E. coli, Klebsiella, Proteus, Salmonella, and Shigella (like 1st gen)
  • Haemophilus influenza
  • Enterobacter
  • Neisseria gonorrhea
  • Nesseria meningitis
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example of 1st generation cephalosporin

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cefalexin (useful for common skin infection and cellulitis; not effective against MRSA)

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example of 2nd generation cephalosporin

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Cefuroxime (useful for otitis media, sinus infection, and pneumonia)

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describe 3rd generation cephalosporins

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  • effective against gram (+) and gram (-) bacteria

- has increased resistance to destruction by beta-lactamases

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bacteria affected by 3rd generation cephalosporins
- staphylococci, streptococci, E. coli, Klebsiella, Proteus, Salmonella, and Shigella (like 1st and 2nd gen) - Haemophilus influenza, Enterobacter, Neisseria gonorrhea, and Nesseria meningitis (like 2nd gen) - Pseudomonas aeruginosa - Serratia and Acinetobacter
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example of 3rd generation cephalosporin
Cefdinir (useful for otitis media, tonsillitis, and sinusitis); used a lot in children (causes red stools that are harmless)
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describe 4th generation cephalosporins
- effective against gram (+) and gram (-) bacteria | - highly resistant to destruction by beta-lactamases
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bacteria affected by 4th generation cephalosporins
staphylococci, streptococci, E. coli, Klebsiella, Proteus, and psuedomonas aeruginosa
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describe 5th generation cephalosporins
- effective against gram (+) and gram (-) bacteria | - highly resistant to destruction by beta-lactamases
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bacteria affected by 5th generation cephalosporins
- staphylococci, streptococci, E. coli, Klebsiella, Proteus, and psuedomonas aeruginosa - MRSA
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example of 4th generation cephalosporins
Cefepime (IV for bacteremia, respiratory and skin infections)
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example of 5th generation cephalosporins
Ceftaroline (IV for skin and respiratory infections)
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what type of drug is Ceftriaxone
3rd generation cephalosporin
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MOA of Ceftriaxone
inhibit bacterial cell-wall synthesis (bactericidal) -> beta-lactam
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uses for Ceftriaxone
respiratory, urinary, skin, bone, joint, and genital infections (more severe infections)
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side effects/adverse effects to Ceftriaxone
- anaphylaxis - superinfection - headache, dysgeusia (altered taste), GI distress - C diff associated diarrhea - increased bleeding and seizures - nephrotoxicity - SJS - elevated hepatic enzymes
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Can cephalosporins be given to patients w/ allergic reactions to penicillins
yes but about 8% have cross reaction to cephalosporins too
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administration of Ceftriaxone
IM or IV (not PO)
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drug interactions w/ cephalosporins
- alcohol: causes disulfiram-like reaction (N/V, flushing, dizzy, headache, and muscle cramps) - uricosurics (decrease excretion)
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T/F: you want to get bacterial cultures before starting abx
True
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describe macrolide abx
- bacteriostatic or bactericidal dependent on drug concentration in infected tissues - effective against gram (+) cocci
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what type of drug is Azithromycin
macrolide
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MOA of Azithromycin (Z-Pak)
inhibits steps of protein synthesis (binds to 50S ribosomal subunit and inhibits protein synthesis)
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uses of Azithromycin
- mild to moderate respiratory - sinuses - soft tissue/skin - GI tract infections - STIs - conjunctivitis - otitis media
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side effects/adverse effects of Azithromycin
- anaphylaxis - superinfection - tinnitus and ototoxicity - headache and seizures - dysgeusia, tooth discoloration, and GI distress - C diff associated diarrhea - nephrotoxicity and hepatotoxicity - SJS
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drug interactions w/ macrolides
- levels of warfarin, theophylline and carbamazepine increase - erythromycin levels increase w/ fluconozole, ketoconazole, itraconozole, verapamil, diltiazem, and clarithromycin -> his fo sudden cardiac death - Azithromycin levels can be reduced by antacids
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what type of drug is Vancomycin
glycopeptide
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MOA of Vancomycin
inhibits cell wall synthesis
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administration of Vancomycin
parenteral or oral (to treat bacterial colitis)
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uses for Vancomycin
- MRSA - substitute for PCN allergy - endocarditis - gram (+) microorganisms - respiratory, skin, and bone/joint infections - bacteremia and septicemia - C diff associated diarrhea
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side effects/adverse effects of Vancomycin
- ototoxicity - anaphylaxis - superinfection - red neck or red man syndrome - disulfiram like reaction to alcohol - GI distress and peripheral edema - neprhotoxicity - C diff associated diarrhea - SJS
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describe red man syndrome
- occurs when IV Vancomycin is given too rapidly - severe hypotension - red blotching of face, neck, chest, and extremities
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describe tetracyclines
- effective against wide range of gram (+) and gram (-) microbes - not usually drug of choice due to resistance and toxic effects - Doxycycline excreted in urine and feces - Minocycline eliminated by liver
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what type of drug is Doxycycline
tetracycline
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MOA of Doxycycline
inhibits protein synthesis by penetrating microbial cells
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uses of Doxycycline
- used for PCN allergy - acne - anthrax and plague - gingivitis - cholera - STIs - skin, urinary, and respiratory infections
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side effects/adverse effects of Doxycycline
- anaphylaxis - superinfection - photosensitivity and diplopia - discoloration of permanent teeth (pregnant women and children - avoid) - stomatitis, glossitis, and GI distress - C diff associated diarrhea - ototoxicity, hepatotoxicity, and nephrotoxicity - pancytopenia and SJS
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interactions w/ tetracyclines
- milk products - antacids - oral contraceptive - penicillins - aminoglycosides
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what type of drug is trimethoprim-sulfamethaxazole (TMP-SMZ)
sulfonamide
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MOA of trimethoprim-sulfamethaxazole (TMP-SMZ)
inhibits bacterial synthesis of protein and folic acid
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uses of trimethoprim-sulfamethaxazole (TMP-SMZ)
- otitis media - meningitis - malaria - respiratory and urinary infections (building resistance) - MRSA skin infections
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side effects/adverse effects of trimethoprim-sulfamethaxazole (TMP-SMZ)
- anaphylaxis - photosensitivity - GI distress and stomatitis - insomnia and tinnitus - crystalluria and renal failure - blood dycrasias - SJS - C diff associated diarrhea - hyperkalemia and Torsades de pointes
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describe aminoglycosides
- widely used to treat serious gram (-) infections - bactericidal - poorly absorbed from GI (local effects only if PO) - well absorbed IM or IV
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describe fluoroquinolones
- synthesized through addition to quinolone structure (older drugs used for UTIs)
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what type of drug is Gentamicin sulfate
aminoglycoside
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MOA of Gentamicin
inhibit bacterial protein synthesis
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uses of Gentamicin
- serious respiratory, skin, urinary, bone/joint, and intraabdominal infections - plague - bacteremia/septicemia - endocarditis - meningitis and hepatic encephalopathy
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side effects/adverse effects of Gentamicin
- anaphylaxis - superinfection - seizure - photosensitivity - anemia - stomatitis and GI distress - otoxicity - nephrotoxicity - C diff associated diarrhea - SJS
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drug interactions w/ aminoglycosides
- increased action of warfarin - penicillins decrease effects - ethacrynic acid may lead to ototoxicity
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describe fluroquinolones
- synthetic bactericidal active against gram (-) and gram (+) - well absorbed when given orally (achieves therapeutic concentrations in most body fluids) - metabolizes mainly in kidneys and to some extent in the liver
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what type of drug is Levofloxacin
fluoroquinolone
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MOA of Levofloxacin
interferes w/ enzyme DNA gyrase needed to synthesize bacterial DNA
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uses of Levofloxacin
- anthrax - skin, soft tissue, bone/joint, GYN, intraabdominal, urinary and respiratory infections - use in uncomplicated UTI if no other tx options are available - not first line of treatment due to broad spectrum (prefer more specific drug)
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side effects/adverse effects of Levofloxacin
- anaphylaxis - superinfection - photosensitivity - eye damage - visual disturbances - GI distress and dysgeusia - tendinitis and tendon rupture - C diff associated diarrhea - SJS
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examples of unclassified antibacterials
- Chloramphenicol | - Obitoxaximab
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MOA of Chloramphenicol
inhibit bacterial protein synthesis, bacteriostatic
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uses of Chloramphenicol
- effective against gram (+) and gram (-) bacteria | - serious infections: bacteremia/septicemia, meningitis, and typhoid fever
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side effects/adverse effects of Chloramphenicol
- anaphylaxis - headache - optic neuritis - nephritis - glossitis/stomatitis - GI distress - neurotoxicity - anemia - pancytopenia
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MOA of Obitoxaximab
inhibits binding of protective antigen of bacterial toxin to cellular receptors preventing lethal factors of anthrax from intracellular entry
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uses of Obitoxaximab
treats anthrax
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side effects/adverse effect of Obitoxaximab
- anaphylaxis - cough and headache - rash, pruritus and injection site reaction
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MOA of nitroimidazoles
- disrupts DNA and protein synthesis in bacteria and protozoa - effective against H pylori, Clostridium, Giardia, Gardnerella, Prevotella, Peptococcus, and trichomonad vaginalis protozoa
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uses of nitroimidazoles
- C diff associated diarrhea - amebiasis - giardiasis - trichomoniasis - bacterial vaginosis - acne - meningitis - GYN, skin, intraabdominal and respiratory infections
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side effects/adverse effects of nitroimidazoles
- anaphylaxis - superinfection - headache, dizzy, insomnia, weakness - dry mouth dysgeusia and GI distress - tongue/tooth discoloration - peripheral neuropathy and seizures - disulfiram-like reaction - SJS
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example of nitroimidazoles
Metronidazole
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etiology of TB
mycobacterium tuberculosis (acid-fast bacillus)
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transmission of TB
person to person (airborne) by coughing, sneezing, and talking
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patients at risk of TB
- immunocompromised - living or working in high-risk residential settings - injecting illegal drugs - health care workers w/ high-risk patients
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sxs of TB
- cough, fever, night sweats - GI distress and weight loss - positive acid-fast bacilli in sputum or bloody sputum
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who is TB prophylaxis recommended for
- close contact w/ active TB - HIV positive/immunocompromised - conversion from negative to positive TB test - latent TB infection - injection drug users - recent immigrant from high prevalence country
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drugs used for TB infection
- isoniazid - rifampin - rifabutin - rifapentine - pyrazinamide - ethambutol
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describe the combo therapy for TB
- minimum 3-5 drugs - initial phase lasts 2 months - continuation phase is 4-7 months - should see improvement of sxs in 2-3 weeks
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what type of therapy is used for administration of TB meds
- directly observed therapy (DOT): HCP or other responsible adult observes injection of TB meds - mandatory for intermittent dosing schedules - mandatory for MDR-TB
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side effects/adverse effects of TB meds
- headache, dizzy, confusion - GI distress - peripheral neuropathy - ocular, otic, renal, and hepatic toxicity - thrombocytopenia - respiratory depression
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side effect specific to Rifampin
turns body fluids orange (soft contact lens may be permanently discolored)
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side effects of pyridoxine (vitamin B6)
- hyperglycemia - hyperkalemia - hypophosphatemia - hypocalcemia
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MOA of isoniazid (INH)
inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis
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administration of isoniazid (INH)
PO or IM
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side effects/adverse effects of isoniazid (INH)
- dry mouth, GI distress, constipation - blurred vision and photosensitivity - tinnitus - drowsy, dizzy, and peripheral neuropathy - psychotic behavior, tremors, and seizures - hyperglycemia - hepatotoxicity - thrombocytopenia and agranulocytosis
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MOA of rifampin (Rifadin)
kills mycobacteria by inhibiting synthesis of RNA -> causes production of defective nonfunctional proteins
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administration of rifampin
PO (good absorption) | - IV reaches peak serum concentration immediately
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uses for rifampin
- TB - prophylaxis for people exposed to meningococcal meningitis - leprosy (unlabeled)
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adverse effects of rifampin
- GI upset and skin rash - hepatotoxicity - ARF - red-orange discoloration of urine, tears, sweat, and other body fluids (harmless
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T/F: antibiotics are safe to take during pregnancy and breastfeeding
True

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