Antimicrobials Flashcards
_______ have a bacteriostatic action, but are bactericidal in nature
Aminoglycosides
Antimicrobial: Favorable distribution into bone
Clindamycin
Antimicrobial: Favorable distribution into CSF
Ceftriaxone, Chloramphenicol, Metronidazole
Antimicrobial: Favorable distribution into gingival fluid
Tetracyclines
Antimicrobial: Favorable distribution into lungs
Macrolides
Antimicrobial: Favorable distribution into sebum
Tetracyclines
Antimicrobial: Favorable distribution into urine/kidneys
Aminoglycosides, Fluoroquinolones, Nitrofurantoin
Antimicrobial: Unfavorable distribution into a fetus
Aminoglycosides, Chloramphenicol, Tetracyclines, Fluoroquinolones, Metronidazole
Antimicrobial: Unfavorable distribution into bone
Tetracyclines
Antimicrobial: Unfavorable distribution into breast milk
Macrolides, Clindamycin
Antimicrobial: Unfavorable distribution into kidneys
Aminoglycosides
Antimicrobial: Unfavorable distribution into teeth
Tetracyclines
Bind and decrease absorption of cations, especially calcium
Fluoroquinolones, Tetracyclines
Examples of Fluoroquinolones (3)
Ciprofloxacin, Levofloxacin, Moxifloxacin
In bactericidal mechanisms MIC __ MBC
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In bacteriostatic mechanisms MIC __ MBC
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Indications for bactericidal therapy (3)
Meningitis, Endocarditis, Suppressed/Deficient Immune System
Inhibitors of P450
Fluoroquinolones, Erythromycin, Clarithromycin
IV only antimicrobials (5)
Piperacillin/Tazobactam, Vancomycin, Ceftriaxone, Carbapenems, Aminoglycosides
Lowest concentration of antibiotic that kills 99.9% of the original inoculum
Minimum Bactericidal Concentration (MBC)
Lowest concentration of antibiotic that prevents visible bacterial growth
Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC)
Mechanism of Action: Beta-lactamase inhibitor
Clavulanate, Tazobactam