Antimicrobial Review (Schoney) Flashcards
What classes of antibiotics make up the Beta Lactams?
Penicillins
Extended spectrum penicillins
Cephalosporins
Carbapenems
What form of Penicillin is IV/IM? What form is PO?
Pencillin G is IV/IM
Penicillin VK is PO
What is the name for the long-acting IM version of penicillin?
Benzathine penicillin (Bicillin LA)
The natural penicillins are Penicillin G, Penicillin VK, and Benzathine Penicillin.
What are they commonly used to treat?
Strep pharyngitis/cellulitis.
Syphilis (Benzathine penicillin)
What are the aminopenicillins?
Ampicillin (IV) and Amoxicillin (PO)
What are the aminopenicillins commonly used to treat?
Pharyngitis, sinusitis, otitis media, endocarditis prophylaxis, lyme dz (age <8)
What are the anti-staphylococcal penicillins?
Nafcillin (IV) or dicloxacillin (PO)
What are the anti-staphylococcal penicillins commonly used for?
Skin and soft tissue infections with suspected staph, also works against strep.
What are the augmented penicillins?
Ampicillin/sulbactam (Unasyn) (IV), Amoxicillin/clavulanate (Augmentin) (PO), Piperacillin/tazobactam (Zosyn) (IV).
What are the augmented penicillins commonly used for?
Amp/sulbactam and Amox/clav: Bites, otitis media, sinusitis, AECB, dental infections, skin and soft tissue infections.
Pip/tazo - Broad spectrum with pseudomonas coverage, used for hospitalized patients.
What is the mechanism of action of penicillins?
Stops cell wall synthesis by binding pencillin binding protein.
What is the mechanism of resistance to penicillins?
B lactamases and PBP alterations
Are penicillins bacteriocidal or bacteristatic?
Bacteriocidal
Are penicillins excreted through the kidneys are metabolized by the liver?
Kidneys
What does the bacterial coverage for the cephalosporins look like?
1st generation has excellent gram + activity and poor gram - activity.
Gram + activity decreases as generations increase.
Gram - activity increases as generations increase.
Exception is next generation, which has broad coverage + MRSA coverage.
What is the mechanism of action of cephalosporins?
Stops cell wall synthesis by binding PBP
What is the mechanism of resistance for cephalosporins?
beta lactamases.
What adverse reaction is linked to ceftriaxone?
Biliary sludging and pseudocholelithiasis
What are the first generation cephalosporins?
Cefazolin (Ancef) (IV)
Cephalexin (Keflex) (PO)
Do first generation cephalosporins cover MRSA or Pseudomonas?
Neither
What are first generation cephalosporins commonly used for?
Skin and soft tissue infections, strep pharyngitis, pre op prophylaxis (cefazolin), and uncomplicated cystitis.
What is a second generation cephalosporin?
Cefuroxime (Ceftin) (PO)
What is cefuroxime commonly used for?
Otitis media, sinusitis, AECB, skin and soft tissue infections.
What are the 3rd generation cephalosporins?
Ceftriaxone (Rocephin) (IM/IV)
Cefdinir (Omnicef) (PO)
What attribute of ceftriaxone makes it a great drug for meningitis?
It can cross the blood brain barrier.
Do 3rd gen cephalosporins treat MRSA or pseudomonas?
Neither
What are 3rd gen cephalosporins commonly used to treat?
CAP
Meningitis
Gonorrhea (Plus azithromycin)
Pyelonephritis
What is a 4th generation cephalosporin?
Cefepime (IV)
Do 4th gen cephalosporins treat MRSA or pseudomonas?
Yes, pseudomonas
No for MRSA.
What is a next generation (5th generation) cephalosporin?
Ceftaroline (Teflaro) (IV)
Do next generation cephalosporins cover MRSA or pseudomonas?
Yes - MRSA
What are the antibiotics is the tetracyclines class?
Tetracycline, minocycline, doxycycline
What is the mechanism of action for tetracyclines?
Protein synthesis inhibition at 30 S bacterial ribosomes.
What is the mechanism of resistance to tetracyclines?
Efflux pump
Are tetracyclines excreted by the kidneys or liver?
Split
Are tetracyclines bacteriocidal or bacteriostatic?
Bacteriostatic
What populations are tetracyclines contraindicated in?
Pregnant patients
Kids <8 years of age
What is an adverse reaction to tetracyclines you should know about?
Photosensitivity
What are tetracyclines commonly used to treat?
Sinusitis AECB CAP Non-gonococcal urethritis/cervicitis TICK BORNE disease
What medication should you be sure to not combine with tetracyclines?
Isotretinoin
What can the combination of tetracyclines and isotretinoin cause?
Pseudotumor cerebri
What medication are the macrolides?
Azithromycin, clarithromycin, erythromycin
What is the mechanism of action for macrolides?
Protein synthesis inhibition at 50 S ribosome
What is the mechanism of resistance to macrolides?
Ribosomal changes and efflux pump
Are macrolides bacteriostatic or bacteriocidal?
Bacteriostatic
What are macrolides commonly used for?
Pharyngitis, otitis media, CAP/atypical PNA, whooping cough (pertussis), Urethritis and cervicitis, and H. plyori.
What macrolide is a potent CTPA4 inhibitor?
Caution with warfarin
Clarithromycin
What macrolide is a potent CTPA4 inhibitor?
Caution with warfarin
Clarithromycin
What macrolide has a black box warning for QTC prolongation?
Azithromycin