Antimicrobial Agents Flashcards
Beta-Lactam Drugs
MOA • inhibition of enzymes (transpeptidase) needed for peptidoglycan formation • formation of covalent complexes with enzymes
Penicllins
MOA • binds to enzyme penicillin binding protein (transpeptidase) • to mediate transpeptidation reaction
Cephalosporins
•can withstand the action of beta-lactamases •more modifiable •structurally similar to penicillin
Glycopeptides
MOA • binds to terminal D-Ala-D-Ala of the pentapeptide-glycosyl peptidoglycan intermediates • binds to substrate (D-Ala, D-Ala)
Glycopeptides
• interferes with cross-linking in peptidoglycan
Cycloserine
MOA • inhibits synthesis of peptidoglycan precursors (D-Ala D-Ala) in the cytoplasm
Bacitracin
MOA • inhibits transport of lipid-bound precursors across the cytoplasmic membrane
Bacitracin
MOA • inhibits NAG and NAM synthesis
Polymyxins
MOA • acts like detergents which interact with phospholipids
Polymyxins
MOA • increases permeability and macromolecule leakage
Folate
important DNA synthesis precursor
Sulfonamides
MOA • competitive inhibition of folic acid synthesis • binds to dihydropteroate synthase
Trimethoprim
MOA • blocks steps of tetrahydrofolase formation by dihydrofolate reductase prevention
Trimethoprim
MOA • targets the folic acid pathway
Fluoroquinolones
MOA • binds and interferes with DNA gyrase (for Gr -) and topoisomerase IV (for Gr +)
Metronidazole
MOA • Nitro group is reduced by nitroreductase • responsible for DNA breakage due to chemical action