Antimicrobials Flashcards
Antibacterials, antivirals, antifungals, antiprotozoas & anthelmintics are all types of?
Antimicrobials
Gram postive
Thicker cell wall
Gram negative
additional outer membrane
Bactericidal
Kills bacteria
Bacteriostatic
Prevents growth
Narrow spectrum
active against few types
Broad spectrum
active against many types
Gentamicin, tobramycin & amikacin
Aminoglycosides (broad, IV only)
Aminoglycosides
Elderly- caution
Hepatic- safe
Children- safe but highly variable
Pregnancy- Specialist advise/reserve for life threatening
Breastfeeding- safe
Renal- reduce
Meropenem, ertapenem, imipenem-cilastatin
Carbapenems (broad, IV only)
Carbapenems
Elderly- caution
Hepatic- caution
Children- safe
Pregnancy- limited info
Breastfeeding- safe
Renal- reduce
Caution- penicillin allergy
Cefalexin, ceftriaxone, cefepime, cefazolin
Cephalosporins (moderate-broad)
Cephalosporins
Elderly- safe
Hepatic- safe
Children- avoid in neonates
Pregnancy- limited info
Breastfeeding- safe
Renal- reduce
Caution- penicillin allergy
Vancomycin and teicoplanin
Glycopeptides (narrow)
Glycopeptides
Elderly- toxicity
Hepatic- safe
Children- safe
Pregnancy- limited info
Breastfeeding- safe
Renal- reduce