Antibiotics Flashcards
Antibiotics that TREAT Gram -
FQs (CIPRO)
Antibiotics that TREAT Gram +
Macrolides
Clindamycin
Antibiotics that TREAT BOTH Gram -/+
PCN
Cephalosporins
Sulfa
Beta-lactam inhibitors
FQs
Tetracycline
LOCATION: Heart
strep (GM +)
s.epi (GM +)
LOCATION: Abdominal
e coli (GM-)
enterococcus (GM +)
anaerobes
GM -
LOCATION: Brain
strep (GM +)
staph (GM +)
N. meningitides
e coli (GM -)
LOCATION: Respiratory
strep (GM +)
moraxella
H. flu
mycoplasma
LOCATION: Skin
staph (GM +)
strep (GM +)
LOCATION: GU
e coli (GM -)
enterococcus (GM +)
PCN MOA (-cillins)
inhibit CELL WALL SYNTHESIS
PCN Pharmacokinetic Profile
SE: Allergic RXN, Diarrhea, GI upset, Bacterial overgrowth w/ prolonged repeated treatment
Interactions: BIRTH CONTROL
Med Admin: RENAL function, 10-14 days treatment
Education: SAFE PREGNANCY, EMPTY STOMACH
Beta-Lactam/Beta-Lactam Inhibitors MOA
Inhibit CELL WALL synthesis
Beta-Lactam inhibitor Pharmacokinetic profile
SE: GI EFFECTS N/V/D
Contraindications: PCN allergy
Education: EXPENSIVE
Cephalosporins MOA
inhibit CELL WALL SYNTHESIS
Cephalosporins Pharmacokinetic profile
SE: GI (Diarrhea, C diff); Allergy (skin rash)
RISK of pseudomembranous colitis
Hypersensitivity = PCN allergy
Med administration: RENAL function w/ high doses; watch RBC, BUN, UA w/ prolonged treatment
Education: mostly PO, IM dose painful; well absorbed in GI; SAFE PREGNANCY; take w/ food
Fluoroquinolones MOA (-oxacins)
Ciprofloxacin, Gatifloxacin, Levofloxacin
inhibit NUCLEIC ACID synthesis
Fluoroquinolones Pharmacokinetic profile (-oxacins)
SE: QT prolongation, dizziness
Contraindications: NO PREGNANCY; AVOID peds/older adults = tendon rupture; AVOID Peds = interfere w/ growth plates
Interactions: NO milk, antacids, calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc
Med admin: DEC RENAL function will influence half life
Education: EMPTY STOMACH
Tetracyclines MOA (-cyclines)
inhibit PROTEIN SYNTHESIS
Tetracyclines Pharmacokinetic profile
Bacteriostatic = severe acne, Lyme disease, Rocky Mtn spotted fever
Contraindications: NO PREGNANCY; Caution w/ RENAL impairment
Interactions: NO antacids, dairy, calcium, iron, anticoagulants, digoxin, insulin, lithium, birth control, PCN
Education: Binds w/ calcium & developing teeth
Sulfonamides MOA (sulfa) (TMP-SMX)
Bactrim, Septra
Inhibit METABOLIC PATHWAYS
Sulfonamides Pharmacokinetic profile
SE: GI UPSET/Allergic Rxn = 1st degree sx; SJS; photosensitivity
NO PREGNANCY
Interactions: warfarin INC INR, phenytoin, sulfa drugs
Education: DRINK 1L daily (avoid crystallization), AVOID SUN
Clindamycin Class
Lincosamides
Clindamycin MOA
Inhibit PROTEIN SYNTHESIS
Clindamycin Pharmacokinetic Profile
Alternative agent for MRSA
TX: Mouth, Skin, Vagina
SE: GI upset, metallic taste; DIARRHEA
Med admin: MONITOR LIVER & KIDNEY
SAFE PREGNANCY
Education: LARGE glass of water, good for skin/bone
Metronidazole MOA
Flagyl
Disrupts DNA & PROTEIN SYNTHESIS
Metronidazole Pharmacokinetic Profile
SE: GI, HA, Dizziness, dry mouth, fatigue, metallic bitter taste
Contraindications: NO blood dycrasias, seizure d/o, neurological issues
NO ETOH
Interactions: cimetidine, phenobarbital, phenytoin
Med admin: topical form (local irritation)
SAFE PREGNANCY
TAKE W/ FOOD
Nitrofurantoin DOC
Macrodantin
Nitrofurantoin MOA
protein synthesis, aerobic energy metabolism, DNA synthesis, RNA synthesis, and cell wall synthesis are inhibited