Antibiotics/Antivirals/Anti-fungals Condensed Version Flashcards
Sulfonamides MOA
inhibits synthesis of tetrahydrofolic acid
Sulfonamides bacteriostatic or bactericidal
bacteriostatic
Sulfonamide meds
Sulfamethoxazole, trimethoprim
Sulfonamide Use
UTIs - E. Coli
MRSA
Sulfonamide side effects
Photosensitivity, stevens-johnson syndrome, itching, rash, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, renal damage
Sulfonamide implications
Decrease sun, increase water, teratogenic (moms, <2 months), monitor BS in DM patients
Penicillin bactericidal or bacteriostatic
bactericidal
Penicillin MOA
weaken bacterial cell wall
Penicillin meds
- Narrow (s): penicillin G/V
- Narrow (r): nafcillin
- Broad: ampicillin, amoxicillin
- Extended: piperacillin
Penicillin uses
skin, ear, urinary, STIs, pneumonia, meningitis
Penicillin side effects
Allergic reaction: anaphylaxis, rash itching, hives
Broad: rash/diarrhea
Penicillin implications
PO: empty stomach
IM: prescribed in units, aspirate
Keep epi/resp support for 30mins
Cephalosporins bacteriostatic or bactericidal
bactericidal
Cephalosporin MOA
weaken bacterial wall
Cephalosporin med
increase activity against gram (-) bacteria, resistance to beta-lactamases, and ability to reach CSF/cross BBB with each new generation
Ceph generations
- cefazolin
- cefotetan
- ceftriaxone
- cefepime
- ceftaroline
Cephalosporin use
meningitis, MRSA
Cephalosporin side effects
CEF the GIANT
Cephalosporin implications
- use cautiously with renal insufficiency
- rotate IVs to avoid thrombophlebitis
Vancomycin bactericidal or bacteriostatic
bactericidal
Vancomycin MOA
weakens cell wall
Vancomycin use
CDI, MRSA, alt/PCN, reserve for severe infections
Vancomycin side effects
Ototoxic, nephrotoxic, red person syndrome (flushing, rash, itching, tachycardia, hypotension)
Vancomycin implications
- infuse slowly
- 10-20mcg/mL range
- Avoid alcohol
Tetracyclines bacteriostatic or bactericidal
bacteriostatic
Tetracycline MOA
inhibit protein synthesis
Tetracycline meds
doxycycline, minocycline
Tetracycline use
Chlamydia, acne
Tetracycline side effects
GI, teeth stain, suppress bone growth, CDI superinfection, hepatotoxic, nephrotoxic, photosensitivity
Tetracycline implications
- no antacids or milk
- teratogenic (moms, <8 y/o)
- don’t give if renal insufficient
- Empty stomach, w/food for GI distress
- sunscreen
Macrolides bacteriostatic or bactericidal
bacteriostatic
Macrolides MOA
inhibit protein synthesis
Macrolides meds
erythromycin, azithromycin, clarithromycin
Macrolides use
Respiratory: pneumonia, sinus
Skin: chlamydia, ear
Alt/PCN
Macrolides side effects
QT prolongation, hepatotoxic, GI
Macrolides implications
- avoid antacids and antidysrhythmic drugs
- w/food for GI distress
Oxizolidinones bacteriostatic or bactericidal
bacteriostatic
Oxizolidinones meds
linezolid
Linezolid MOA
inhibit protein synthesis
Oxizolidinones use
VRE, MRSA
Oxizolidinones side effects
myelosuppression - decreased bone marrow activity
Oxizolidinones implications
- monitor CBC for myelosuppression
- avoid MAO inhibitors, tyramine, SSRIs
Clindamycin MOA
inhibits protein synthesis
Clindamycin use
MRSA, alt/PCN
Clindamycin side effects
CDI