ATB Flashcards
Types of PCN
Natural PCN, Penicillinase-resistant PCN, aminoPCNs, extended spectrum PCN
Natural PCN
PCN G, PCN V
Penicillinase-resistant PCN
nafcillin
aminoPCN
amoxicillin, ampicillin
Extended spectrum PCN
piperacillin-tazobactam
MOA PCN
inhibit cell wall synthesis by inhibiting transpeptidase
What do PCN in general treat?
UTI, STI, peritonitis, PNA, sepsis, meningitis
Adverse Reactions PCN
urticaria, itching, angioedema
Adverse Reactions PCN
urticaria, itching, angioedema
What structure do PCN have?
beta lactam structure
What bacteria do PCN work against?
gram +
PCN medication interactions
NSAIDs, oral contraceptives, warfarin
What route are the natural PCNs given?
usually IV or IM (STIs)
Nafcillin indication and route
staph infections
Amoxicillin indications and route
-infections of ears, nose, throat, GU, GI, esp in peds
-given PO
Ampicillin route
IV
Piperacillin indication
antipseudomonal
Piperacillin SE
-PLT interaction
-caution in renal dysfunction
Cephalosporin MOA
inhibit cell wall synthesis by inhibiting transpeptidase
Cephalosporin MOA
inhibit cell wall synthesis by inhibiting transpeptidase
cephalosporin SE
-abd cramps
-mild diarrhea
-rash
-pruritis
-redness
-edema
-pregnancy cat 2
cephalosporin SE
-abd cramps
-mild diarrhea
-rash
-pruritis
-redness
-edema
-pregnancy cat 2
structure of cephalosporins
beta lactam structure
1st Generation Cephalosporins
cefazolin, cephalexin
Cephalexin Route
PO, IV
Cefazolin Route
IV only
1st Gen Cephalosporin Indications
broadspectrum (+/-)
staph
nonenterococcal strep
sx prophylaxis (cefazolin)
Do 1st gen cephalosporins work on the CNS?
NO
2nd Gen Cephalosporins
cefuroxime, cefotetan
2nd Gen Cephalosporin Indications
gram +, some gram -
abd infections (cefuroxime)
2nd Gen Cephalosporin Route
IV, PO
Do 2nd Gen Cephalosporins work on CNS, pseudomonas?
NO
3rd Gen Cephalosporins
ceftriaxone, ceftazidime, cefotaxine
3rd Gen Cephalosporin Indications
gram -, less gram +
pseumomonas (ceftazidime)
3rd Gen Cephalosporin Routes
IV, IM
3 impt things about ceftriaxone
-long acting
-crosses BBB
-cannot give to liver fx patients
4th gen cephalosporin
cefepime
Can cefepime cross the BBB?
YES
4th gen cephalosporin indications
very broad spectrum
skin infections
PNA
UTIs
pseudomonas
CNS
5th gen cephalosporin
ceftaroline
5th gen cephalosporin indications
MRSA
MSSA
some VRSA/VIS
AKA “nasty staph infections”
What does ceftaroline treat?
nasty staph infections
What route is ceftaroline given?
IV only