Antibiotic discussion Flashcards
What is consistent of all penicillins structures?
- Thiazolidine ring
Beta-lactam ring
Variable side chain
What produces penicillin?
Microbial byproduct of fungus
How are penicillins secreted?
Renal clearance
- Nafcillin and Oxacillin are excreted through the bile
What are some side effects of penicillins?
- Rash
- Type 1 HSR
- Pseudomembrane colitis (C. difficle)
What penicillins usually cause C. Difficle?
Amox
Ampicillin
What does penicillin cover?
- Gram + organisms
- N. meningiditis
- Spirochetes
What are the antipseudomonal penicillins and what do they cover?
Piperacillin and Ticarcillin
- covers pseudomonas as well as other gram - rods
What do amox and amp cover?
HHELPSS H influenzae H pylori E coli Listeria monocytogenes Proteus mirabilis Salmonella Shingella
Pros and cons of Cephalosporins?
- Less susceptible to penicillinases
- Fever allergic rxns
- however need IV admid because not absorbed well in gut
How are cephalosporins secreted?
Renal clearance
- Ceftiraxone is NOT–> bile rather
Why are cephasporins LAME?
Dont cover:
- Listeria
- Atypicals like myocoplasma and chlamydia
- MRSA
- Enterococci
What are the 1st gen cephalopsporins?
Cefazolin
Cephalexin
What are the 2nd gen cephalopsporins?
FAke FOX FUR
Cefaclor
Cefoxitin
Cefuoxime
What are the 3rd gen cephalopsporins?
Ceftriaxone
Cefotaxime
Ceftazidime
What are the 4th gen cephalopsporins?
Cefepime
What are the 5th gen cephalopsporins?
Cefaroline
When would one use a direct coombs test?
Rh+ infant of a Rh- mother
- also checks for immune medial hemolytic anemia
When would one use a indirect Coomb’s test?
To check an Rh - mother after first child who was RH+ to make sure she didn’t develop ab’s against Rh
What is coombs reagent?
An antibody that binds to auto antibodies