Antibacterial drugs Flashcards
What drug classes are Cell wall inhibitors of bacteria?
Penicillins, Cephalosporins, Carbapenems
What enzyme do cell wall inhibitors target?
Transpeptidase (PBP)
What do we use to prevent degradation of Penicillins?
Clavulanate potassium, Sulbactam, Tazobactam
What enzyme produced by bacteria inactivates Penicillins?
B-lactamase
Amoxicillin + Clavulanate potassium = ?
Augmentin
What do we use for anaphylactic shock from penicillin?
Epinephrine
What are some common Penicillins?
Penicillin G, Penicillin VK, Amoxicillin, Ampicillin
What organisms does Penicillin G act on and how is it given?
Gram positive bactera, Parenterally
What organisms does Penicillin VK act on and how is it given?
Gram positive bactera, Orally
How many cephalosporin generations do we have?
5
Which generations of cephalosporins act against gram positive bacteria? What is the drug name?
1, Cephalexin
Which generations of cephalosporins can cross the BBB?
3, 4
Which generations of cephalosporins act against gram negative bacteria mostly?
2, 3
What are the drugs in the second generation of cephalosporins?
Cefaclor, Cefoxitin
What are the drugs in the third generation of cephalosporins?
Cefotaxime, Cefixime, Cefdinir
What are the drugs in the fourth generation of cephalosporins?
Cefepime
What are the drugs in the fifth generation of cephalosporins?
Ceftaroline
What do we avoid when using cephalosporins?
Alcohol, Anticoagulants, Antacids
What drug class do we use for very resistant strains?
Carbapenems because they are very resistant to beta-lactamase
What drug classes do we use for MRSA infections?
Fifth generation cephalosporins (Beta lactams) and Vancomycin (Glycopeptide)
What are some side effects of Vancomycin (Glycopeptide)?
Ototoxicity (hearing loss), Nephrotoxicity, and the need to constantly monitor plasma levels
What bacteria does Vancomycin act on?
Gram positive bacteria