Antimicrobials Flashcards
oseltamivir
PO
inhibition of release of influenza from infected cell
Tx: Influenza A and B
AE: skin rxn rare
Ci: dose adjust in renal impairment, neuropsychiatric
zanamivir
inhalation
inhibition of release of influenza from infected cell
Tx: Influenza A and B
AE: viral infection
CI: PULMONARY (bronchospasm: need bronchodilator)
amantadine
PO inhibition of viral entry or uncoating Tx: Influenza A, PARKINSONS AE: neuro, orthostatic hypotension CI: narrow angle glaucoma, breastfeeding Excretion: RENAL
rimantadine
PO
inhibition of viral entry or uncoating
Tx: Influenza A
ribavirin
inhalation, IV
inhibition of viral nucleic acid synthesis
Tx: RSV, human metapenumovirus, hantavirus
AE: fatigue, myalgia, BBB: HEMOLYTIC ANEMIA and TERATOGEN (all trimesters and M/F)
Need routine: CBC and Hct/Hgb
cidofovir
IV
inhibition of viral DNA synthesis (DNA polymerase inhibition)
Tx: Adenovirus
AE: neuro, hematologic, BBB: RENAL
acyclovir
IV
inhibition of viral DNA synthesis (DNA polymerase inhibition)
viral thimidylate kinaseactivate to triphosphate form
Tx: Varicella-zoster virus
AE: elevated hepatic enzymes, HYDRATE to prevent renal precipitation, neutropenia
valacyclovir
PO
prodrug for acyclovir
flucytosine
PO
converted to 5-FU
noncompetitive inhibitor thymidylate synthase
Tx: cryptococcus
AE: anemia, BLOOD DYSCRASIAS, agranulocytosis
amphotericin B
IV
bind sterols and increase membrane permeability
Tx: severe fungal infections
AE: metabolite nephrotoxic (pore in membrane); anemia (due to kidney damage)
lipid formula: less nephrotoxic
CI: hypokalemic drugs
lpid formula: less nephrotoxic
azoles
inhibition of lanosterol-14a-sterol demethylase: inhibition of ergosterol synthesis
CYP metabolism: 2C9, 2C19, 3A4
Res: Aspergillus: mutation in promoter region of CYP51A that encodes MOA enzyme
itraconazole
azole
low oral absorption
fluconazole
azole
crosses BBB
isoniazid
PO
inhibit mycolic acid synthesis
induces CYP, distributes to CSF, placenta, breastmilk
AE: peripheral neruopathy (use B6: PYRIDOXINE), hepatotoxicity, allergic rxn
CI: antacids, LEVODOPA, increases acetaminophen toxicity
Tx: TB
fast ACETYLATORS: less effective
rifampin
PO: impaired by food, para-aminosalicylic acid
inhibits beta subunit of DNA-dependent RNA pol
CSF distribution
CYP inducer (NOT 2D6)
Tx: TB, meningococcal infection, MRSA
AE: ORANGE secretions, HEPATOTOXIC, GI, nervous system, chills, aches, fever
CI: CYP drugs, oral anticoagulants, oral contraceptives, probenecid
pyrazinamide
PO
unknown MoA: pyrazinamidase converts to pyrazinoic acid (pH too low for growth)
CSF, breast milk distribution
Tx: TB
AE: HEPATOTOXICITY, ARTHRALGIA, HYPERURICEMIA
ethambutol
PO
inhibits arabinosyl transferase: increased all permeability
CSF, placenta, breastmilk distribution
Tx: TB adjunct
AE: OPTIC neuritis (acuity, color discrimination, reduced visual field), allergic rxn, HYPERURICEMIA
CI: antacids
macrolides
MYCIN
50s ribosomal inhibitor: blocks translation
Tx: CAP and/or bronchitis
AE: cholestatic jaundice, QT PROLONGATION
erythromycin
1st gen. macrolide
Tx: CAP
CYP3A4/Pgp inhibitior
AE: hepatotoxicity in pregnant women
azithromycin
3rd gen. macrolide
Tx: CAP, bronchitis
tetracycline
CYCLINE
30s ribosomal inhibitor: block translation
AE: TEETH DISCOLORATION, GI, PHOTOSENSITIVITY, CARDIOTOXIC, decrease bone growth
CI: pregnancy (bone, teeth), nursing (photosensitive infant)
doxycycline
tetracyline
Tx: CAP, bronchitis
fluoroquiniolones
FLOXACIN
DNA gyrase inhibitor preventing DNA replication
Tx: CAP
AE: tendon rupture, cartilage damage in children, QT PROLONGATION
CI: adjust for renal impairment, pregnancy
levofloxacin
fluoroquinolone
penicillins
CILLIN
block cell wall cross-linking by binding to PBP
AE: hypersensitivity