Antibiotics: Others Flashcards
Flouroquinolones MOA
inhibit DNA gyrase and topoisomeraze IV. DNA can’t be replicated. Bactericidal.
Flouroquinolone Spectrum
Aerobic gram negative rods and some gram positive coverage (MRSA). Wide tissue distribution and penetration.
Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
Flouroquinolone. Oral. antipsuedomonal.
Norfloxacin (noroxin)
Flouroquinolone. Oral. Prostatitis.
Ofloxacin (floxin)
Flouroquinolone. Oral. Prostatitis.
Levofloxacin (levaquin)
Flouroquinolone. Oral
Moxifloxacin (Avelox)
Flouroquinolone. Oral. anaerobes.
Gatifloxacin (tequin)
Flouroquinolone. Ocular application only.
Gemifloxacin (factive)
Flouroquinolone. Oral. Anaerobes.
Anthrax prophylaxis DOC
Cipro.
Pseudomonas aerginosa DOC
Cipro.
Flouroquinolone toxicity
Increase in QT interval, cartilage erosion, tendon rupture, GI disturbances, photosensitivity.
Flouroquinolone contraindications
pregnant and nursing women. children under 18 years of age.
Flouroquinolone resistance
changes in gyrase enzyme, decreased permeability, antibiotic modification
Metronidazole MOA
Prodrug. metabolites are taken into bacterial DNA where they form unstable molecules leading to fragmentation of the DNA. Need ferredoxin only found in anaerobes. bactericidal.
Metronidazole Spectrum
Anaerobic only. Gram positive and negative.
Pseudomembranous colitis (C-Diff) DOC
Metronidazole
Metronidazole route
oral, IV or topical.
Metronidazole toxicity
CNS with prolonged use, GI, Superinfections, metallic taste.
Exclusive UTI Drugs (2)
nitrofurantoin (Furadantin) and methenamine