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Antibiotics Flashcards

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Examples of penicillins

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amoxicillin, flucloxacillin, ampicillin

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Class of penicillins

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B-lactam antibiotics

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how do penicillins work?

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cell wall synthesis inhibitors. bacteriacidal. prevents cross linking between peptidoglycan chains

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What are penicillins used for?

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broad spectrum. UTI, otitis media, sinusitis, bronchitis. Gram negative bacteria (strep/staph). Gram negative bacteria (H.influenza). H.pylori

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Contra-indications for penicillin

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hypersensitivity (also sensitive to cephalosporins and other B-lactams)

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Penicillin side effects

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GI effects. Rash/anaphylaxis. Oral candidosis. Mac-pap rashes = ampicillin/amoxicillin

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penicillin interactions

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methotrexate (increases toxicity). warfarin (increase blood thinning). allopurinol (increases chance if rash)

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Cephalosporin examples

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cephradine, cephalexin, cefazolin

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cephalosporins drug class

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B lactam antibiotics

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How do cephalosporins work?

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disrupts synthesis of peptidoglycan layer so less susceptible to B-lactamases

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indications: cephalosporins

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very broad - septicaemia, pneumonia, meningitis, peritonitis, surgical prophylaxis

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Contra-indications: cephalosporins

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history of hypersenstivity to penicillin/carbapenams

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side effects: cephalosporins

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diarrhoea, vomiting, hypersensitivity

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Interactions: cephalosporins

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aminoglycosides (nephrotoxicity)

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Trimethoprim drug class

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antifolate

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Trimethoprim - how does it work?

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inhibit folate synthesis - folate essential for DNA synthesis.

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indications: trimethoprim

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UTI. Uncomplicated pyelonephritis and mild acute prostatitis

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Contra-indications: trimethoprim

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pregnancy, renal impairment, blood disorders

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Side effects: trimethoprim

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nausea, rash, GI effects, thrombocytopenia, toxic epidermal necrolysis

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Interactions: trimethoprim

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Ace inhibitors (hyperkalaemia), cyclosporins

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Nitrofurantoin - how does it work?

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damages bacterial DNA. Attacks ribosomes, DNA, respiration

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Nitrofurantoin - indications

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UTI 1st line

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Contra-indications: nitrofurantoin

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decreased renal function. Young babies/elderly. Late pregnancy.

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Side effects: nitrofurantoin

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nausea, headaches

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Interactions: nitrofurantoin

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Amiodarone (peripheral neuropathy). phenytoin. Metronidazole.

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Examples: aminoglycosides

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gentamicin

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How does it work? Aminoglycosides

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Bacteriacidal. Protein synthesis inhibitors

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Indications: aminoglycosides

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serious gram negative infection. septicaemia, neonatal sepsis, CNS infections, acute pyelonephritis, prostatitis,

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Contra-indications: aminoglycosides

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myasthenia gravis, mitochondrial disease, pregnancy

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Side effects: aminoglycosides

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hearing loss, vestibular damage, vision problems, kidney problems

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interactions: aminoglycosides

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vancomycin (nephrotoxicity/ototoxicity), loop diuretics (nephrotoxicity), cephalosporins (nephrotoxicity), bisphosphonates

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Examples: tetracyclines

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doxycycline, lymecycline

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Tetracyclines - how does it work?

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inhibits protein synthesis. Prevents new amino acids binding to peptide chain

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Indications: tetracyclines

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Lyme disease, chlamydia, acne, cholera, malaria, syphilis. Exacerbations of chronic bronchitis

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Contra-indications: tetracyclines

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children. Acute porphyria, breastfeeding (caution), myasthenia gravis, renal failure

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Side effects: tetracyclines

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GI effects, rash, loss of appetite

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Interactions: tetracyclines

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alcohol (hepatotoxicity), atorvastatin (hepatotoxicity), carbamazepine (hepatotoxicity), warfarin (increases risk of bleeding)

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Examples: macrolide

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erythromycin, clarithromycin, azithromycin

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Macrolides - how do they work?

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bacteriostatic activity or inhibits growth of bacteria

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Indications: macrolides

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skin infection. Upper respiratory tract infection. Alternative to penicillin. Chlamydia. mycoplasm pneumoniae.

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Contra-indications: macrolides

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liver disease, heart rhythm disorder, myasthenia gravis

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side effects: macrolides

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GI disturbances. prolonged QT interval, reversible deafness, psychotic reactions, nightmares, night sweats

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Interactions: macrolides

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antihistamines, amiodarone (QT interval), carbamazepine, cyclosporin, digoxin, theophylline, warfarin

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Examples: quinolones

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ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin

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Quinolones - how do they work?

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bacteriacidal. prevent bacterial DNA from unwinding and duplicating

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Indications: quinolones

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HAP, pyelonephritis, 2nd line for CAP

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contra-indications: quinolones

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epilepsy, QT prolongation, CNS lesions, UTIs, GI infection, bone/joint infection, gonorrhoea, septicaemia

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Side effects: quinolones

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risk of tendonitis and tendon rupture, insomnia, restlessness, GI effects

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Interactions: quinolones

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theophylline, warfarin cyclosporin, ibuprofen (seizures)

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examples: anaerobic antimicrobials

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metronidazole

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Metronidazole- how does it work?

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bacteriacidal. inhibits nuclei acid by disrupting function and synthesis of microbial cells

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Indications - metronidazole

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anaerobic protozoal infections, H.pyrlori eradication, rosacea, dental infections, bacterial infections of vagina/stomach

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Contra-indications: metronidazole

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liver disease, kidney disease, Crohn’s, anaemia, pregnancy, breastfeeding, hepatic impairment, low white blood cell count

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Side effects: metronidazole

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GI effects, rash/itching, mouth sores, swollen tongue

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Interactions: metronidazole

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alcohol, phenytoin, warfarin

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Examples: glycopeptides

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Vancomycin

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Vancomycin - how does it work?

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inhibits cell wall synthesis by inhibiting peptidoglycan synthesis

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Indications: vancomycin

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MRSA. C.diff. Allergy to B.lactam. Enterococcal infections. Complicated skin infections. Bloodstream infections. Endocarditis

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Contra-indications: vancomycin

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decreased neutrophils, hypersenstivity, kidney disease, systemic mastocytosis

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Side effects: vancomycin

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allergic reaction. hypotension. bone marrow suppression. thrombophlebitis. kidney/renal toxicity. “red man syndrome”

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