ABX And Antivirals Flashcards
Classes of ABX that attack cell wall
Penicillin
Chephalosporins
Carbapenems
Vancomycin
Penicillins
Natural Penicillin - PCN G, PCN V
Penicillinase-Resistant Penicillin - nafcillin
Aminopenicillin - amoxicillin, ampicillin
Extended-Spectrum Penicillin - piperacillin, ticarillin
Chephalosporins
1st gen - cefazolin, cephalexin
2nd gen - cefuroxime, cefotetan
3rd gen - ceftriaxone, ceftazidime, cefotaxine
4th gen - cefepime
5th gen - ceftaroline
Carbapenems
Imipenem/cilastin
Meropenem
Penicillin in general
MOA - Inhibit Cell Wall Synthesis (ICWS)
Suffix - cillin
Indications - Gram +, UTI, Perionitis, Gonorrhea, PNA, respiratory infections, Septicemia, Meningitis
SE - Urticaria, pruritis, angioedema, GI distress, oral & vaginal candidiasis, generalized rash, anaphylaxis
Natural PCN
PCN G
PCN V
MOA - Cell Wall - can be used w aminoglycosides - gets into the cell & disrupts protein synthesis
Indications - Gram +, Gram -, cocci, anaerobic bacteria, spirochetes, IM for STDs
SE - rash to anaphylaxis, an allergy to one PCN is an allergy to all PCN
Route - IV/IM (P.O. forms are available)
NC - least toxic, 1/2 life of 30 min unless kidney dysfunction, interacts w/NSAIDS, oral contraceptives, and warfarin.
nafcillin
MO - Cell Wall
MOA - resists breakdown by the penicillinase enzyme
Indications - good for treating staph infections
Route - IV only
NC - oral forms are called cloxacillin & oxacillin
ampicillin
MO - Cell Wall
Type - Aminopenicillin
1st broad spectrum ABX
Use is decreasing because of resistance
Indications - works on Gram -
SE - diarrhea and rash
Route - P.O. or IV
NC - renal sensitive
amoxicillin
MO - Cell Wall
Type - Aminopenicillin
Indications- ear, nose, throat, GU and skin infections, very commonly given to pediatric pts Works better on Gram -
SE - less than ampicillin
Route - only given PO
NC - higher doses may be necessary r/t strep resistant organisms
piperacillin
MO - Cell Wall
Type - extended-spectrum PCN
MOA - wider spectrum than other PCNs, always given w/ a beta lactamase inhibitor
Indication - very good for pseudomonas
SE - interferes w platelet function
NC - watch for pts w/ renal dysfunction
Cephalosporins in general
MO - Cell Wall
Indications - same as PCN such as UTIs, STIs, PNAs
SE - RASH, mild diarrhea, abdominal cramps, pruritis, redness, edema
NC - pregnancy category B (safe), poor oral absorption, if pt has anaphylaxis to PCN then don’t use Cephs
cefazolin
MO - Cell Wall
Type - 1st generation Cephalosporin
Indications - Staph and non-enterococcus strep infections
NC - Works well for Gram +
No CNS coverage
Cefazolin
MO - Cell Wall
Type - 1st generation Cephalosporin
Indication - Common surgical prophylaxis
Route - IV only
Cephalexin (Keflex)
MO - Cell Wall
Type - 1st Generation Cephalosporin
Indication - Skin infections and UTIs, staph & non-enterococcus strep infections
Route - PO or IV
NC - Works well for Gram +, No CNS coverage
Cefuroxime
MO - Cell Wall
Type - 2nd Generation cephalosporin
Indication - intestinal infections, No CNS Coverage, More Gram - coverage and retains the Gram + coverage
Route - IV and PO forms
NC - Does NOT kill anaerobic bacteria
Cefotetan
MO - Cell Wall
Type - 2nd Generation Cephalosporin
Indication - No CNS Coverage, More Gram - coverage and retains the Gram + coverage
Route - IV and PO forms
Ceftriaxone
MO - Cell Wall
Type - 3rd Generation Cephalosporin
Indication - Most potent against Gram - but much LESS effective against Gram +, Able to cross the BBB, effective in treating meningitis and other CNS infections
Route - IV/IM only
NC - extremely long acting (once per day dosing) DO NOT GIVE to Pts with liver failure
Ceftazidime
MO - Cell Wall
Type - 3rd Generation Cephalosporin
Indication - Most potent against Gram - but much less against Gram +. Works well for pseudomonas.