Antimicrobials: Cell wall synthesis inhibitors Flashcards
Bactericidal drugs
All cell wall synthesis inhibitors, aminoglycosides, Ketolides, quinolones, nitrofurantoin, sulfonamides + DHF reductase inhibitors, Metrondiazole
Bacteriostatic drugs
all protein synthesis inhibitors
Sulfonamides alone
Beta lactams
Penicillins Cephalosporins Monobactams Carbapenems B lactamase inhibitors
Other cell wall synthesis inhibitors
Glycopeptides (Vanco), lipopeptides, bacitracin and cycloserine
MOA of penicillin
Bind to penicillin binding proteins, prevent transpeptidation, inhibits cross linking of bacterial cell wall
Excretion of penicillin
Excreted unmetabolized by kidney
Resistant mechanisms of bacteria to penicillin
Beta lactamases, mutation of penicilin binding protein to decrease binding, upregulation of efflux channels
Adverse effects of penicillin
Hypersensitivity, GI upset
DOC for C. Dif
Metronidazole
What can help prevent resistance to penicillin
Beta lactamase inhibitors: clavulanic acid, sulbactam, tazobactam
Probenecid
blocks secretion of penicillin into urine and increases half life
Main drug for syphilis
Penicilin G
Methicilin
Beta lactamase resistant penicillin
Not used clinically due to risk of interstitial nephritis
Aminopenicillins
Beta lactamase sensitive– pair with beta lactamases inhibitors
Broad spectrum
Ampicillin
Active against G+ and G-
Poor absorption orally so given IV
Used for suspected listeria meningitis and aspiration pneumonia
Amoxicillin
Good oral absorption
Used for otitis media, community acquired pneumonia, sinusitis, GI/GU infections, H Pylori