Antibiotics Flashcards
Name 3 beta-lactams
Penicillin
Cephalosporins
Carbapenems
Name some macrolides
erythromycin
clarythromycin
azithromycin
What is vancomycin used for?
- last record abx
- IV except for in c dif
- gram +
What is erythromycin used for?
atypical pneumonia
- pseudomonas
- legionella
What is ciprofloxacin used for?
Gram negative bacteria
Escherichia coli, Salmonella and Shigella
What is trimethoprim used for?
UTI
What is nitrifuratoin used for?
pyeloneophritis
What are macrolides good for?
replacement for penicillin for those with allergy
Which macrolide can be used for h influenzae
azithromycin
What are penicillins good for?
gram +
streptococcus
Give an example of a glucopeptide
vancomycin
Name 2 tetracyclines
doxycyclin
tetracyclin
What are tetracyclins good for?
those with penicillin allergy
gram +
Chlamydia, rocky mountain spotted fever and typhoid fever
do not use for strep
Who should you not give tetracyclin to?
children under 12 -> yellowing of teeth
What are 2 important side effects of gentamycin?
nephrotoxic
ototoxic
What is given for Gram-negative sepsis?
gentamycin
How do macrolides work?
inhibiting protein synthesis
What is co-trimoxazole used for?
pneumocystis pneumonia
What should not be given trimethoprim?
pregnant people because interferes with folic acid synthesis
What is used to treat Helicobacter pylori ?
clarithromycin
How do penicillins work?
interfere with the third and final stage of bacterial cell wall synthesis
How does vancomycin work?
inhibits cell wall synthesis
How do tetracyclins work?
inhibiting protein synthesis
How does gentamycin work?
inhibiting protein synthesis
What type of abx should you use for campylobacter infection?
macrolide
Give example of a quinolone.
ciprofloxacin
When might we use a quinolone?
Gram-negative bacteria
ie Salmonella, Shigella, Campylobacter, Neisseria, and Pseudomonas
cipro
