Antibiotics #2 Flashcards
Antibiotics within the same structural class will generally show _______ pattern of effectiveness, ______ and _____-potential side effects.
similar, toxicity, allergic
Name the drug classes that are inhibitors of cell wall biosynthesis.
Beta-lactam penicillins:
➢ Cephalosporins
➢ Carbapebems
➢ Monobactam
Name the drugs that are inhibitors of protein synthesis.
➢ Aminoglycosides
➢ Tetracyclines
➢ Phenicol Group
➢ Macrolides
➢ Lincosamides
Cephalosporins are employed for ?
antibiotic prophylaxis
First alternative to penicillins (penicillin-intolerant patients)
What is the MOA of Cephalosporins?
inhibition of cell wall synthesis: via binding PBPs and interfering
with peptidoglycan synthesis
What is the route of Cephalosporins?
most given parenterally
Why is there resistance to Cephalosporin?
Due to bacterial β-lactamase production
What are the adverse effects of Cephalosporin?
Rare. Cephalosporins are considered to be among the safest antimicrobials in use
MRSA infections are __________-resistant Staphylococcus _________ infection (superbug).
Potentially dangerous type, can cause ______ in human
methicillin, Aureus, sepsis
MRSA infections are not common in ____ and ____.
What are these species more likely to be infected with?
dogs, cats
Dogs are more likely to be affected by a different bacterial strain called methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus
Pseudintermedius or MRSP. These infections usually infect dogs through skin
wounds, surgical sites and ears
Why are we concerned about MRSA?
MRSA is emerging concern in Vet Med. The true scope of MRSA in animals and its
impact on human health are still only superficially understood, but it is clear that MRSA
is a potentially important veterinary and public health concern that requires a great
deal more study to enhance understanding and effective response
- What are the therapeutic uses of:
Cephalexin
Cephalothin - Used in what species?
Employed for antibiotic prophylaxis. Treat penicillin-intolerant patient
All species
- What are the therapeutic uses of:
Ceftiofur - Used in what species?
- respiratory disease
cattle mastitis
UTI and soft tissue infections - Cattle, horses, sheep, pigs, dogs, cats
What are the therapeutic uses of:
Cefoperazone
2. Used in what species?
- soft tissue infections
Gram (-) bacteremia - Dogs
What are the therapeutic uses of:
Cefotaxime
2. Used in what species?
- Gram (-) sepsis
soft tissue infections
meningitis, CNS infectio - Dogs, cats, horses
What are the therapeutic uses of:
Cefpodoxime
2. Used in what species?
- skin infections
- Dogs, cats
What are the therapeutic uses of:
Cefixime
2. Used in what species?
- UTI, respiratory infections
Bacterial endocarditi - Dogs, cats; bact = just dogs
What is the function of Carbapenems?
Bind to penicillin binding proteins (PBPs)
List the Carbapenems and their broad spectrum of action.
What are the therapeutic uses of Carbapenems?
Very serious infections such as
peritonitis
What is the route of administration of Carbapenems?
IV
Resistance to Carbapenems is due to?
β-lactamases (carbapenemases) can cleave all types of β-lactams
What are the adverse effects of Carbapenems?
▪ Anorexia, vomiting , diarrhea
▪ CNS toxicity (seizures, tremors)
▪ Pruritis, fever
▪ Anaphylaxis (rare)
List the Monobactams and their broad spectrum of action.
Bind to penicillin binding proteins (PBPs)
Aztreonem
What is the route of administration of Monbactams?
parenterally
Resistance to Monobactams?
it is stable to most β-lactamase
What are the adverse effects of Monobactams?
Hypersensitivity reactions
List the inhibitors of protein biosynthesis.
Aminoglycosides, tetracyclines, phenicol group, macrolides, lincosamides
What is the MOA of inhibitors of biosynthesis?
Targeting 2 different ribosomal subunits.
Prokaryotic = 16S?
Eukaryotic = 17S?
Bacterium = 70S (different calc here which is why it ids 80 total, but it is correct)
30S subunit —> Impairing proofreading ability, blocking association with rRNA
50S subunit —> blocking peptide bond formation bet. Amino acids