Aminoglycosides Flashcards
Family
Gentamicin, tobramycin , streptomycin ,
MOA of aminoglycosides
Irreversible inhibition of protein synthesis 30s
Aminoglycosides (cidal or static )?
Cidal
Spectrum of aminoglycosides
Gram negative bacteria , pseudomonads
Few gram positive as viridans
Pharmacokinetics properties of aminoglycosides
Oral absorption is poor due to ,it converted to ions
What is the uses of aminoglycosides ?
1- gentamycin wth ampicillin in endocarditis
2-Combined with pencillin for septicemia
Antispeudomonas with pencillin
Topical use
What; s the adverse effects of aminoglycosides
Nephrotoxicity
Ototoxicity
Neuromuscular blocker
What is the spectrum of tetracycline
Broad spectrum gram +ve ; -Ve
Atypical bacteria.
Tetracycline is (static /cidal
Static
Absorption of tetracycline
Partially absorbed due to chelation effect
Excretion of Doxycycline
Through bile
Uses of tetracycline
Peridontal infection
Intraoral herps infection
Apthous ulcer to prevent 2ry infection
Most common side effects of tetracycline
Vitamin B12 deficiency
Stainig of teeth
Photosensitivity
GIT Disorders
What is the MOA of linezolid
50 s subunits
Linezolid (cidal/static)
Cidal