Antimicrobial Drugs Flashcards
What is an antimicrobial?
Chemical substance that has the capacity to kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms
What color does gram positive stain?
Purple
What color does gram negative stain?
Red
What are the 3 antimicrobial strengths?
Resistant, Intermediate, Sensitive
Name 5 ways antibiotics work
Inhibits cell wall synthesis, damages cell membrane, inhibits protein synthesis, interferes with cell metabolism, and impairs nucleic acid production
What is an antibiotic residue?
Presence of chemicals or its metabolites in animal tissue or food products
Penicillins target what part of bacteria?
Cell wall
Which group of antibiotics have a beta lactam ring?
Penicillins
Name 2 penicillin drugs
Amoxicillin, ampicillin
How is penicillin G given?
Parentally
How is penicillin V given?
Orally
What are adverse effects of penicillin in exotics?
Causes fatal diarrhea in Guinea pigs, rabbits and hamsters because it kills the beneficial Gram positive bacteria.
Which drug group has a beta lactam ring and is classified into 5 generations?
Cephalosporins
Name 3 cephalosporin drugs
Cefphalexin, cefazolin, cefadroxil
Which cephalosporin generation kills MRSA?
5th
Bacitracin and vancomycin target which part of the bacteria?
Cell wall
How is Bacitracin used?
Topically, and as a feed additive
What is vancomycin used for?
Resistant infections of gram positive bacteria
What are monobactams used for?
Treating gram negative bacteria and has good penetration into most tissues
How is Polymyxin B used?
As an ointment or wet dressing,narrow spectrum and kills gram positive bacteria
How do aminoglyocsides kill bacteria?
It inhibits protien synthesis
How are aminoglycosides used?
Against gram negative bacteria, broad spectrum
What are side effects of aminoglycosides?
Neurotoxic and ototoxic
Name 3 aminoglycoside drugs
Amikacin, Gentamicin, Neomycin
How do tetracyclines work?
Inhibits protein synthesis
What are adverse effects of tetracyclines?
Dental discoloration, binds to calcium and deposits itself into bone. Dont use in growing animals
What is doxycycline used for?
Treat lyme disease, reduces periodontal pocket depth, increases reattachment and reduces gingivitis
Name a phenicol drug
Choramphenical