Abx II (lecture) Flashcards
What is the MoA of linezolid?
Bind to 50s of bacterial tRNA, preventing 70s formation
What is the spectrum of Linezolid?
Broad G + specific
What is the indication of Linezolid use?
Multi drug resistant strains
What is the mechanism of linezolid resistance?
Mutation of the 50s subunit preventing linezolid binding
What consideration is related to linezolid use with andrenergics, serotonergics and high tyramine intake (wine, cheese, and picked meats)?
Enhanced effects may result
What are two drugs are considered tetracyclines (other than tetracycline of course)?
Doxycycline and Minocycline
What is the mechanism of tetracyclines?
Bind the 30s subunit
What is the spectrum of tetracyclines?
Broad, mostly G +
What Rx is indicated in Lyme disease?
Doxy
How does milk influence tetracycline uptake?
Cations hinder
What are two absolute contraindications of tetracycline use?
Pregnancy and under 8 y.o.
What are the three mechanisms of tetracycline resistance?
Efflux pump
Tet-O: Ribosome protecting proteins
Enzymatic inactivation
What is the MoA of tigecycline?
Bind the 30s subunit
What is the spectrum of tigecycline?
Broad G + and G - anaerobe and aerobes
What “-cycline” is safe for use in renal failure and mild hepatic failure?
Tigecycline
What is the MoA of tigecycline (2) resistance?
TetX inactivation
AcrAB efflux
Streptomycin, gentamicin, neomycin, kanamycin and spectinomycin are all examples of what class of Abx?
Aminoglycosides
What is the MoA of aminoglycosides?
Bind 30s subunit and initiate premature termination
What is the spectrum of aminoglycosides?
Broad G - aerobics