Antimicrobials Flashcards
Name classes of anti-bacterial that interfere with cell wall synthesis.
Beta-lactams
Glycopeptides
Name classes of antibiotics that interfere with nucleic acid synthesis.
Quinolones
Name classes of antibiotics that interfere with protein synthesis.
Tetracyclines
Aminoglycosides
Macrolides
Name a class of antibiotics that disrupts cell membrane functions.
Polymixins
Name some penicillins and what they are active against.
Penicillin - streptocci
Amoxicillin - strep + gram -ves
Flucloxacillin - staph + strep
Name 3 B-lactamase inhibitor combinations.
Co-amoxiclav
Piperacillin
Tazobactam
Name the four classes of beta lactams.
Penicillin
Cephalosporin
Carbapenem
Monopenem
Name a cephalosporin.
Ceftraixone
What drugs are used as first line in sepsis treatment.
Carbapenems
- Meropenem and imipenem
What class does vancomycin fall under?
What is its highest activity against?
Glycopeptides
Gram positives (stapes especially)
How are tetracyclines and doxycycline administered?
What condition in particular are they used for?
Who is it not given to?
Oral
Atypical pathogen attributed pneumonia
Children under the age of 12.
What class does gentamicin fall under and what is it typically given for?
Gram -ve sepsis
Name 2 macrolides and their general use?
Erythromycin and clarithromycin
Mild gram positive infections
Name a quinolone and a risk associated with it?
Ciprofloxacin
C diff
What antifungal is used to treat Candida?
Fluconazole
