Antibiotics Flashcards
Effectiveness of antibiotics depends on what factors?
- Location of infection
- Ability of the antibiotic to reach the infection
- Ability of the bacteria to resist or inactivate the antibiotic
Bacteriostatic. Once the bacteria multiplication is slowed the body’s immune system is able to rid of the bacteria.
Sulfonamides
Used to treat UTI’s caused by E coli, Staph aureus, MRSA, Klebsiella Enterobacter
Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (Sulfonamides)
Adverse reactions include hematologic changes such as decreased white blood cells, platelets, & red blood cells.
Photosensitivity, burn easier in the sun, anorexia, and Steven Johnson syndrome
Use with caution in G6PD patients; may cause hemolysis
Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (Sulfonamides)
Prevent bacteria from using a substance that is necessary for the maintenance of the bacteria’s outer wall
Penicillins
Adverse reactions include sore tongue and mouth
Pencillins
What can be used in the treatment of anthrax, septicemia, meningitis, intra-abdominal infections, gonorrhea, syphilis, pneumonia, cellulitis, strep
Penicillins
Amoxicillin is used in the treatment of what?
Otitis media & Acute sinusitis
Why are cephalosporines divided into first and later generations?
To show an increase in coverage of gram-negative microorganisms
Used on infections caused by streptococci, staphylococci, Citrobacter, gonococci, shigella, and clostridia?
Cephalosporines
All cephalosporins start with what?
Cef-/Ceph-
Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis, which is a process necessary for reproduction
Tetracyclines
Examples of tetracyclines include:
Doxy-cycline
Tetra-cycline
Mino-cycline
What can cause GI disturbances, photosensitivity, and is not given to children under the age of 9 because it can cause permanent discoloration of teeth?
Tetracyclines
Tetracyclines are what type of pregnancy class?
Class D
Used in the treatment of Acne vulgaris, Rickettsia and malaria
Tetracyclines
Used in the treatment for chlamydia trachomatous
Doxycycline