Antimicrobial overview Flashcards
Define antibiotics.
Chemicals that inhibit or kill microorganisms, bacteria only.
Key points: selective toxicity is what?
Harm bacteria without harming our cells.
Ideal bacteria would be a bacteria that .. and example would be?
Kill bacteria with no side effects (penicillin G).
What are the types of antibiotics?
Bacteriostatic, bacteriocidal, sulfonamides.
What is bacteriostatic? what are some examples?
Inhibit bacterial cell replication. Ex. Tetracyclines, Erythromycin, Chloraphenicol.
StaTEC.
What is bacteriocidal? what are some examples?
Causes microbial death and lysis. ex.
Penicillins, Aminoglycosides (gentra/tobra), Cephalosporins.
PACS a punch
Sulfonamides are..
Either cidal or static according to the environment.
Surfs between cidal and static.
What does this graph show? which is which?
bacteriocidal vs bacteriostatic
What antibiotics are involved in cell wall synthesis? 5 types.
(PCCMV)
Penicillin (G, Ampicillin)
Cephalosporin (Ceftriaxone, Ceftaroline)
Carbapenems (Imipenam)
Monobactams (Aztreonam)
Vancomycin (Tricyclic Glycopeptide)
“I hit a wall, please come C my Vehicle”
Which antibiotics target DNA/RNA replication? 3 types.
(MR.Q)
Quinolones DNA gyrase, Replication (Ciprofloxacin, Levofloxacin)
Rifampin (Rna polymerase)
Metronidazole (Damage DNA)
Which antibiotics target protein synthesis? 4 types.
(MAT C)
Tetracyclines (Doxycycline)
Aminoglycosides (Gentamycin, Tobramycin)
Chloramphenicol
Macrolides: Azithromycin, Erythromycin
Which antibiotics target cell membrane? 2 types
Polymyxins
Daptomycin
Which Antibiotics target folic acid? 2 types.
Trimethoprim
Sulfonamides (Sulfamethoxazole)
Out of the protein synthesis antibiotics, which target 50s?
50s: Macrolides, Chloramphenicol, Lincosamides, Streptogramins,
Oxazolidines,
Out of the protein synthesis antibiotics which target 30s?
30s: Tetracycline, Glycylcyclines, Aminoglycosides
What is Gut flora? how does ABx affect this?
Microflora is natural in our GI system that balances overgrowth of pathogens. When you take an ABx you wipe the naturally occurring gut flora and lead to overgrowth of back bacteria.
What are some examples of resistant bacteria and what are some treatments that work against them?
Resistant: C. Diff, C. Albicin.. Vancomycin is treatment for C. diff.
What method is used to begin treatment immediately without knowing the bacteria?
Empiric therapy, which is an educated guess based on guidelines.
What are some first choice drugs for Empiric therapy? What are some of the things they treat?
Penicillin G– Treponema pallidum, syphilis.
Rifampin/isoniazid/pyrazinamide/ethambutol– treatment for Mycobacterium TB- RIPE.
Piperacillin/Tazobactam+ Tobramycin–
(Beta lactam/beta lactamase inhibitor with an aminoglycoside.) - provide synergy.
Pneumonia, pseudomonas aeruginosa.
What are some contraindications for neonates with ABX?
Chloramphenicol –> Gray Baby syndrome [Lower dose]
Sulfonamides Kernicterus or Toxic Encephalopathy [Contraindication]
What are some contraindications for children with ABX?
Tetracycline Bone growth/Teeth discoloration
What are some contraindications for CHF patients with ABX?
Ticarcillin disodium/Clavulanate potassium Edema/Arrythmia
What ABX should you avoid while pregnant?
Metronidazole
Sulfonamides
Antifolate drugs (Tri)
Fluoroquinolones
Tetracyclines