Aminoglycosides Flashcards

1
Q

Mnemonic to remember the antibiotic types?

A

“Antibiotics Can Protect The Queens Mens Servants Guards”

Aminoglycosides

Cephalosporins

Penicillins

Tetracyclines

Quinolones

Macrolides

Sulphonamides

Glycopeptides

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2
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Aminoglycoside mechanism of action?

A

Inhibit protein synthesis

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3
Q

Aminoglycoside examples?

A

Streptomycin, gentamycin

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4
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Aminoglycoside side-effects?

A

Nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity

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Aminoglycoside uses?

A

UTI, endocarditis, topical skin infections and pneumonia

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6
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Aminoglycosides act on gram positive and gram negative bacteria. true/false?

A

True

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