Antibiotics Flashcards
Source of infection in immunocompetent individuals
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Source of infection in immunocompromised individuals
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Minimum Inhibitory Concentration
MIC
lowest concentration of antibiotic that inhibits bacterial growth
remove antibiotic- bacteria grows
Minimum Bactericidal Concentration
MBC
lowest concentration of antibiotic that kills bacteria
remove antibiotic- no growth
Microbiostatic Agents
inhibit growth of organisms but does not kill them
allows immune system to destroy
Excretes antibiotics
kidney
must adjust doses in renal failure
Synergy
2 antibiotics work at 2 different sites in same or different metabolic pathways
B Lactams
inhibit cell wall synthesis by targeting transpeptidase
Examples of B Lactams
Penicillins
Cephalosporins
Monobactam
Carbapenems
Example of Natural Penicillins
Penicillin G
Example of Antistaphylococcal Penicillins
nafcillin
Example of Amino Penicillins
amoxicillin
Example of Antipseudomonal Penicillins
piperacillin
MoA of Penicillins
inactivate PBPs that help synthesize cell walls via transpeptidase
Gram -
thin peptidoglycan wall with an outer membrane
stains pink
Gram +
thick peptidoglycan wall
stains purple
How do drugs get to the PM of Gram - bacteria?
enter through porins
must be small enough to fit
What antibiotic is too large to fit through porins?
vancomycin
B Lactamase Inhibitors
irreversibly bind to B lactamase to prevent breakdown of B lactams
B Lactamase Inhibitors should be combined with…
clavulanic acid
B Lactams not cleaved by B Lactamase
Antistaphylococcal
Resistance to Penicillin
no cell wall
decreased penetration through porins
transfer B lactamase to bacteria
modify PBP so drug cant bind
Penicillin that is not only excreted by the kidneys
antistaph
liver- no adjustment needed
Adverse Effects of Penicillin
hypersensitivity- rash or anaphylaxis