Antibiotics Protein Synthesis Flashcards
1
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Tetracyclines
A
Bind to 30s unit of ribosome Acne,bacteriostatic, lower respiratory tract, chlamydia, malaria Lymecycline Doxycycline Take with food, not for under 5s/preg
2
Q
Gentamicin
A
Binds irreversibly to 30s unit IV/IM Severe sepsis, complicated uti, endocarditis Only aerobic Ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity Monitor bloods
3
Q
Chloramphenicol
A
50s site of ribosome
Eye drops
4
Q
Erythromycin
Macrolide
A
Inhibits enzymes in the liver cyp
Use when allergic to penicillin
Broad spectrum
H.pylori
5
Q
Clarithromycin
Macrolide
A
Synthetic erythromycin with reduced GI side effects
6
Q
Linezolid
Macrolide
A
50s ribosome site Developed from MOAI Last new abx Used as last resort gram positive Blood disorders must monitor blood
7
Q
Gonorrhoea
A
Inject ceftriaxone + oral azithromycin