Anti Bacterial Practice Points π¦ Flashcards
Class of b-lactams
Penicillins
Cephalicosporins
Carbapenems
Natural penicillins
- Are active against?
And
- Indicated for what condition?
- Against STREPTOCOCCUS
- Indicated for: strep throat: pharyngitis, tonsillitis
Natural penicillins
Medication name
Phenoxymethylpenicillin
Penicillinase- resistant penicillins:
1
Active against?
- Indicated for?
- Streptococcus and staphylococcus
- Cellulitis
Penicillinase resistant penicillins
Name medication
Flucloxacillin / dixloxacillin
*Oral or iv
Aminopenicillins:
Active against?
Indicated for?
- Strep
- Few G-ve rods
(Influenza)
*broken down by B-lactamases
Indicated for = pneumonia
Aminopenicillins
Medication name
Amoxicilkin
Ampicillin = iv
Name
B-lactamase Inhibitors
Clavulanic acid
Tazobactam
Suicide Inhibitors
+
Increase gram -ve activity
Penicillins and b-lacatamase Inhibitors:
Oral/iv amoxicillin + clauvanic acid = doesnβt cover pseudomonas
Iv Ticarcillin + clauvanic acid
Iv Piperacillin + tazobactam
= covers pseudomonas
Cephalosporins:
1st generation
Name?
Coverage?
Cefalexin (oral)
Gram +ve (strep and straph) and some Gram -ve (e coli)
Cephalosporins
2nd generation
Names
Cefaclor/cefuroxime (oral)
Cephalorsporins
3rd generation
Names
Coverage?
Ceftriaxone / cefotaxime (iv)
Covers Gram +ve and Gram -ve
Cephalosporins
4th generation
Name
Cefepime
Which part of the B-lactam structure causes ALLERGIES?
Due to R1 ring
If allergic to AMOXICILLIN,
what else should be avoided?
Avoid
Cefalexin or cefaclor
(1st and 2nd gen cephalosporin)
What can ESBL inactivate?
All penicillins and cephalosporins
Name Carbapenems 3
Imipenem
Meropenem
Ertapenem
What does Carbapenems cover?
Gram +ve, Gram -v and anaerobes
Except MRSA
REVESERVED for bacteria with ESBL
Can use if allergic to penicillins + blactamase inhibitor combo
MRSA is resistant to what?
Resistant to all B lactams