Antibiotics Flashcards
Penicillin forms
G = IV, IM V = oral
Mechanism of penicillin
bind penicillin-binding proteins (transpeptidases)
block transpeptidase cross-linking of peptidoglycan in cell wall
activates autolytic enzymes
Use of penicillin
Mostly used for gram positive organisms (S. aureus - MSSA; Group A strep, Group B strep, Actinomyces)
Some gram negative cocci - N. meningitidis)
Spirochetes (T. pallidum)
Bactericidal for gram-positive cocci, gram-positive rods, gram-negative cocci, and spirochetes that are penicillinase sensitive
Toxicity of penicillin
hypersensitivity reactions, hemolytic anemia
Resistance to penicillin
penicillinase in bacteria (a type of beta-lactamse) cleaves beta-lactam ring
Mechanism of amoxicillin/ampicillin
same as penicillin; wider spectrum; penicillinase sensitive
can combine with clavulanic acid to protect against destruction by beta-lactamase
amoxicillin (more oral bioavailability)
Mech: bind penicillin-binding proteins (transpeptidases)
block transpeptidase cross-linking of peptidoglycan in cell wall
activates autolytic enzymes
Use of amoxicillin/ampicillin
Extended-spectrum penicillin (gram-positive cocci, gram-negative cocci, gram-positive rods, spirochetes)
PLUS
H. influenzae, H. pylori, E. coli. Listeria, Proteus, Salmonella, Shigella, enterococci
HHELPSS kill enterococci
Toxicity of amoxicillin/ampicillin
Hypersensitivity reactions; rash; pseudomembranous colitis
Resistance to amoxicillin/ampicillin
penicillinase in bacteria (a type of beta-lactamase) cleaves beta-lactam ring
Name the penicillinase-resistant penicillins
dicloxacillin, nafcillin, oxacillin
Mechanism of dicloxacillin/nafcillin/oxacillin
same as penicillin: bind penicillin-binding proteins (transpeptidases); block transpeptidase cross-linking of peptidoglycan in cell wall; activates autolytic enzymes
narrow spectrum
penicillinase resistant because bulky R group blocks access of beta-lactamase to beta-lactam ring
Use of dicloxacillin/nafcillin/oxacillin
S. aureus (MSSA only)
MRSA is still resistant to these because of altered penicillin binding protein target site
Toxicity of dicloxacillin/nafcillin/oxacillin
Hypersensitivity rxn; interstitial nephritis
Name the antipseudomonal penicillins
Piperacillin and ticarcillin
Mechanism of piperacillin/ticarcillin
same as penicillin: bind penicillin-binding proteins (transpeptidases); block transpeptidase cross-linking of peptidoglycan in cell wall; activates autolytic enzymes
extended spectrum
Use of piperacillin/ticarcillin
pseudomonas spp. and gram-negative rods
susceptible to penicillinase; use with beta-lactamase inhibitors
Toxicity of piperacillin/ticarcillin
hypersensitivity rxn
Name the beta-lactamase inhibitors
Clavulanic acid, sulbactam, tazobactam
add to penicillin antibiotics to protect the antibiotic from destruction by beta-lactamase (penicillinase)
CAST
Amox/Clav
Amp/Sul
Pip/Tazo
Mechanism of the cephalosporins
beta-lactam drugs that inhibit cell wall synthesis but are less susceptible to penicillinases
bactericidal
Organisms that are NOT covered by cephalosporins
LAME: listeria, atypicals (chlamydia, mycoplasma), MRSA and enterococci
Exception: ceftaroline covers MRSA
Name the first generation cephalosporins
cefazolin, cephalexin
Use of the first generation cephalosporins
gram-positive cocci; Proteus, E. coli, Klebsiella (PEcK)
cefazolin used prior to surgery to prevent S. aureus wound infections
Name the second generation cephalosporins
cefoxitin, cefaclor, cefuroxime
Use of the second generation cephalosporins
gram-positive cocci; H. influenzae, Enterobacter, Neisseria species, Proteus, E. coli, Klebsiella, Serratia (HEN PEcKS)
Name the third generation cephalosporins
ceftriaxone, cefotaxime, ceftazidime
Use of the third generation cephalosporins
serious gram-negative infections resistant to other beta-lactamse
Use of ceftriaxone specifically
Neisseria meningitis, gonorrhea; alpha hemolytic streps, disseminated lymes disease
Use of ceftazidime specifically
pseudomonas
Name the fourth generation cephalosporins
cefepime
Use of fourth generation cephalosporins
gram-negative organisms, with increased activity against pseudomonas and gram-positive organisms
Name the fifth generation cephalosporins
ceftaroline
Use of the fifth generation cephalosporins
broad gram-positive and gram-negative organism coverage, including MRSA; does NOT cover pseudomonas
Toxicity of the cephalosporins
hypersensitivity reactions, autoimmune hemolytic anemia, disulfiram-like reaction, vitamin K deficiency
Exhibit cross-reactivity with penicillins
increased nephrotoxicity with aminoglycosides
Resistance to cephalosporins
structural changes in penicillin-binding proteins (transpeptidases)
Name the carbapenems
imipenem, meropenem, ertapenem, doripenem
Mechanism of imipenem
broad-spectrum, beta-lactamase-resistant carbapenem
What is imipenem administered with?
also with cilastatin (inhibitor of renal dehydropeptidase I) to decrease inactivation of drug in renal tubules
Which are the newer carbapenems?
Ertapenem (limited pseudomonas coverage)
Doripenem
Use of the carbapenems
gram-positive cocci, gram-negative rods, and anaerobes
wide spectrum, use in LIFE-THREATENING infections after other drugs have failed
Toxicity of the carbapenems
GI distress, skin rash, and CNS toxicity (seizures) at high plasma levels
Specific about meropenem
has a decreased risk of seizures and is stable to dehydropeptidase I
Name the monobactams
aztreonam