Antibiotics Flashcards

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Gram Positive Aerobes

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COCCI
Clusters - staphylococci
Pairs - S. pneumoniae
chains - group and viridans streptococci
pairs and chains - Enterococcus sp.
BACILLI
Bacillus sp.
Corynebacterium sp
Listeria monocytogenes
Nocardia sp
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Gram-Negative Aerobes

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COCCI
Morexella catarrhalis
Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Neisseria meningitidis
Haemophilus influenzae
BACILLI
E. coli, Enterobacter sp
Citrobacter, Klebsiella sp
Proteus sp., Serratia
Salmonella, Shigella
Acinetobacter, Helicobacter
Pseudomonas aerusinosa
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Above the diaphragm Anaerobes

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Peptococcus
Peptostreptococcus
Prevotella
Veillonella
Actinomyces
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Anaerobes below the diaphragm

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Clostridium perfringens, tetani and diff.
Bacteroides fragilis, disastonis, ovatus, thetaiotamicron
Fusobacterium

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Atypical Bacteria

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Legionella pneumophila
Mycoplasma pneumoniae
Chlamydia pneumoniae
Spirochetes - Treponema pallidum (syphilis)

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Skin/soft tissue infection causing bacteria

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S. aureus, S. pyogenes
S. epidermidis
Pasteurella

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Bone and Joint infection causing bacteria

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S. aureus, S. epidermidis
Streptococci
N. gonorrheoeae
Gram-negative rods

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Abdomen bacteria causing infection

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E. coli, proteus
Klebsiella
Enterococcus
Bacteroides sp

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Bacteria causing Urinary tract infection

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E. coli, Proteus
Klebsiella
Enterococcus
Staph saprophyticus

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Upper respiratory infection causing bacteria

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S. pneumoniae
H. influenzae
M. catarrhalis
S. pyogenes

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Lower respiratory Community infection caused by which bacteria

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S.pneumoniae
H. influenzae
K pneumoniae
Legionella pneumophila
Mycoplasma, Chlamydia
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Meningitis

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S. pneumoniae
N. meningitidis
H. influenza
Group B Strep
E. coli
Listeria
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systems commonly adversely effected by anti-infective therapy

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neuro/CNS - potential for seizure and neurotoxicity, esp in elderly and CKD, drug accumulates quickly, adjust dose. CIPRO is classic, meripenem and eripenim
nephro - most common
GI (direct toxic effect to cells),
hepatic - some toxic to liver cells, hepatitis or liver failure

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Broad Spec penicillins
beta-lactamase inhib (PCN)
common combinations of these

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amoxicillin (oral) Ampicillin (IV)
Clavulanic acid, Sulbactam
Amox/Clav acid - AUGMENTIN
ampicillin/sulbactam - UNISYN

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hypersensitivity reaction

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rash, pruritus, fever, urticaria
mild allergic reaction
anaphylaxic-5-10%

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First Gen cephalosporins, examples, used for what?

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same gram + as penicillicn
cefazolin (IV, IM) = ANCEF
cephalexin / KEFLEX

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2nd Gen cephalosporins, examples, used for what?

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H. flu, Nesseria, Entreobacter aerogenes
less effective against gran +
cefixitin

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3rd Gen cephalosporins, example, used for what

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gonorrhea, PID, PNA,
weak gram +
potent against gram-
Serratia marcenscens
cefotaxime (neonates, intra ab, diabetic)
cefpodoxime (oral)
CEFTRIAXONE - the best one, once a day dosing

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4th gen cephalosporins, example, used for what

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gram- bacteria,

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keflex

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1st gen,

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cefoxitin

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2nd gen cephalosporin

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cephalosporin CI

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allergies to cephalosporins and penicillins

if hypersensitivity rxn to PCN, like rash/pruritis, ok to give cephalosporins

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cephalosporin AE and drug-drug

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GI - n/v/d, abd pain, flatulence, anorexia
CNS - HA, dizzy, lethargy, paresthesias
Renal - nephrotoxicity in indiv with pre-existing renal disease
hypersensitivity
ETOH- disulfiram-like rxn with some
AE can occur up to 72 h after d/c

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monobactams

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Aztreonam
Used for gram neg aerobes, not active against Gram + or anaerobes
ONLY one that can be used if PCN or cephalosporin allergies
Gram -
E. coli, H, influ, M catarrhalis, Enterobacter, Salmonella, Shigella
seudomonas aeruginosa

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Aminoglycosides

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bacteriocidal, very potent, little resistance
severe SE
all IV or nebulized
Gentamycin, Tobramycin
SE OTOTOXICITY, RENAL TOXICITY, can progress to renal failure, elderly more susceptible, dose and duraiton related
CNS - irreversible deafness, confusion, depression, numbness, tingling, weakness, paralysis
HEMA - bone marrow suppression,, immune suppression, super-infection
WEAR SUNSCREEN, photosensitivity, rash/urticaria, exfoliative dermatitis
Cardiac - palpitations, hypotension or HTN
drug-drug- Diuretics
Synergistic, with PCN

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Examples of macrolides, and use

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Azythromycin (bronchitis, COPD)
Clarithromycin (H. pylori protocol only, cheap)
Erythromycin (OB prefer this)
Streptococcal infection
Mycoplasma infection
Listeria
GROUP A BETA HEMOLYTI strep infection
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macrolide CI, caution, AE

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caution with hepatic dysfunction, lactating women/pregnancy
CI - allergy to any macrolide
AE - GI, abd cramping, diarrhea, vomitting, anorexia, pseudomembranous colitis
HEPATOTOXICITY - if taken with other hepatotoxic drugs
CNS - confusion, abnormal thinking, uncontrollable emotions

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Lincosamine, one drug

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more toxic than macrolides, but similar

CLINDAMYCIN - most commonly assoc with C.diff, lots of GI SE

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Tetracyclines, examples, CI, precautions

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long acting-
DOXYCYCLINE - good for MRSA, bronchitis, URI
MINOCYCLINE - Derm likes, antiinflammatory
Not recommended in preg/lactation
Avoid in kids < 8
AE - Photosensitivitiy and rash, GI-N/V/D, abd pain, glossitis, dysphagia. FETAL hepatotoxicity.
SKELETON - weakening of bone/teeth, staining, pitting
DRUG-DRUG; PCN (dec. PCN)
decreased effectiveness of OCPs
DIGOXIN toxicity
dairy binds to it, unabsorbable
take on empty stomach, 1h before food or 2-3 h after meal or meds

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fluoroquinolones

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Broad spectrum of activity
good bioavailability
tissue penetration,
prolonged half-lives
RESISTENCE is a major issue
CIPROFLOXACIN (older) PO, IV, complicated UTI, second line or sulfa allergy, abd infection, below diaphragm
LEVOFLOXACIN - (newer) PO, IV, excellent for resp, $$
AE- GI, n/v/d/dyspepsia, CNS- HA, agitation, insomnia, dizzy, seizures (elderly), rare hallucinations
Hepatotoxicty - LFT elevation
Variable QTc complex

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Fluoroquinolones drug-drug interactions

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zinc, iron, ca, aluminum, mag,
antacids, sucralfate, ENTERAL FEEDINGS will impair oral absorption, CLINICAL failure, 2 to 4 h interval
Theophylline and cyclosporine, inhib metabolism, inc levels, inc toxicity
WARFARIN - idiosyncratic

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Macrolides

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Erythromycin, narrow spectrum, short 1/2 life, poor GI SE,

Clarithromycin and azithromycin - broader spectrum, longer half-life, availability, more toleratework d

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what good macrolides for? SE?

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anaerobes (upper airway)
atypical bacteria - legionella, Chlamydia, Mycoplasma, campylobacter, borrelia, bordetella, pasteurella
SE - GI, most common with erythro, QTc prolongation

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Clindamycin, uses, AE

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gram +, C. diff, GI SE
gram + aerobes, MSSA, Strep pneumoniae- resistence is starting
Group and viridans streptococci
most freq caused c diff colitis (treat with metrondazole), N/v/d/d
rare hepatotoxicity and allergy

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Metronidazole, uses, AE

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used for anaerobes
GI-n/v, stomatitis, metallic tast
CNS- MOST SERIOUS, peripheral neuro (if used long term), encephalopathy, seixures. caution with preexisting CNS d/o
Mutagenicity, carcinogenicity, avoid preg, commonly used with BF

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Metronidazole drug-drug interactions

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warfarin, inc aticoag effect
etoh - disulfiram rxn
Phenytoing - inc phenytoin conc
Lithium, inc lithium conc
Phenobarbital, dec. metro conc
Rifampin - dec, metro conc
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Sulfonamides, moities, ci

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Different moeities
Sulfazalazine, sulfamethoxazole, sulfadiazine, sulfixoxazole
prevents the synthesis of folic acid
CI, thiazide diuretic allergy
CI in pregnancy, lactation
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sulfonamide SE

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GI, n/v/d/abd pain, anorexia, stomatitis, hepatic injury d/t direct irritation of GIT
RENAL - crystalluria / proteinuria, hematuria –> can cause nephrotic syndrome (drink tons of water), dizzy, vertigo, ataxia, convulsions, depression (effects nerves)
HEMA-bone marrow depression
DERM - photosensitivity and rash and hypersensitivity
Take with food, no etoh

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specific anti-tubercular drugs

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isoniazid (liver tox, rx with B6, or else peripheral neuritis)
rifampicin (lots of drug-drug, stain contacts, hepatitis, red-orange discoloration of secretions)
pyrazinamide (uric acid goes up, gout/preg prec)
ethambutol (optic neuritis, eye exam, not kids < 6 yo)
worry about liver impairment with all of these, check LFT periodically
multiple drugs to prevent resistence

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Abx in pregnancy relatively safe

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PCN, cephalosporing, erythromycin base

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ABX in pregnancy, CI and caution

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CAUTION
Bactrim (dong give 1st and 3rd), Metronidazole,
Aminoglycosides (could probably give), chloramphenicol (no, no)
CI
tetracyclines, erythromycin estolate, fluoroquinolones

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Amantadine and Rimantadine

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antiviral - inhibs strains of Influenza A
also used for parkinsons
must adjust for renal
can cause confusion, not commonly used
high conc in renal secretions
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interferons

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host species specific
lmw proteins made my mammals in response to viral infections
produced by recombinant genetic techniques

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Interferon-alpha

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renders cells resistant to many viruses
used for Hep B and C
Hairy cell leukemia
Karpsoi's sarcoma
IV
AE; flu-like sx, depression, (responds to SSRI, should have MH care, caution if SI), hypotension
Hep C tx, combined with ribavirin, depends on virus genotype
long-acting; pegylated, once weekly
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Acyclovir, action, doses for diff. diseases

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HSV>VZV>CMV>EBV, herpes viruses differ in their degree of sensitivity to ACV
inhibits DNA polymerase and blocks replication
200-400 mg HSV (very sensitive, suppression tx if >6/year)
VZV needs high dose 800 mg 4x/day
encephalitis IV only 700-800 mg (low absorption, IV to get to CNS)
drug resistence in immunocompromised hosts
drug resistent strains less virulent
topical doesn’t work
toxicity - well-tolerated, safe in pregnancy,
hydration imp if taking high doses, LOTS of WATER, could crystalize in high doses

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Amphotericin B

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dont’ rx this, get ID consult,
nephrotoxicity - dec GFR, renal tubular acidosis, dec renal conc ability, hypoK, hypoMAG
infusion-related rxns - chills/rigors, fever, n/v, cardiorespiratory rxn, phlebitis
drug of choice for systemic fungal infection.

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Ketoconazole

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tons of drug-drug, P450 very active

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injuries that decrease fungal defenses

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cutaneous injury - catheters, burns, surgery
mucosal injury - mucositis, GI surgery, GI perf
FUNGAL factors - proteinases, phospholipases, lipases

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Fluconazole, use for what, clearance, AE,

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C. albicans, C. tropicalis, NO C. krusei/Aspergillus
Renal clearance (80%)
Clearance - renal (80%)
AE N&V, hepatic

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Voriconazole

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used to treat Aspergillus

AE: N/V, visual dist, hepatic, rash, QTC prolongation

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Echinocandin Antifungals

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very safe, lon inc of hepatotoxicity, only IV
small drug-drug
micafungin more commonly used
used mostly in transplant or renal patient
anidulafungin - lots of etoh in each dose