Antimicrobials: Pharmacokinetic properties Flashcards
1
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Hepatic Elimination/important metabolism
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- *C**lindamycin, chloramphenicol
- *R**ifampin
- *I**soniazid
- *M**etronidazole
- *E**rythromycins
- *S**ulfonamides, streptogramins
2
Q
Antibiotics with poor oral absorption
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- aminoglycosides
3
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Antibiotics w/good/widespread distribution
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- 3rd gen. cephalosporins: Ceftriaxone, Ceftazidime, Cefdinir
- 4th gen. cephalosporins: Cefepime
4
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Metronidazole: Pharmacokinetics
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- high and rapid absorption (oral, parenteral, topical)
- excellent distribution
- renally excreted, but metabolism can be affected by other drugs
- M in CRIMES