Antimicrobials Flashcards
Binds to 50S
Macrolides
Clinda
Chloraphenicol
Binds to 30S
Tetracyclines
Aminoglycosides
Hits DNA gyrase
Qunolones
Lack bulky side chains
Aminopenicillins
(Ex.) Ampicillin
Penicillin resistant penicillins
have bulky side chains that prevent inactivation by staph B-lactamases
Carboxypenicillins and Ureidopenicillins
Extended spectrum penicillins
Example of Extended spectrum penicillins
Piperacillins
Ticarcillins
“pipe and Tike” work against pseudomonas
Grape clusters in the PT office
Cefazolin
First gen
covers MSSA
Cefuroxime
2nd gen
Ceftriaxone and Ceftazidime
Crosses BBB
Cefepime
works on pseudomonas aeruginosa
Ceftaroline
hits MRSA
“Caroline is turing 5”
Carbepenams do not cover
MRSA
Used with IgE allergy
Monobactams
Daptomycin
bactericidal
- inhibited by surfactant