B lactams and monobactam Flashcards
What is the hallmark sign of infection?
fever, above 38C
What are noninfectious causes of fever?
malignancy, drug fever, blood transfusions
What is the level of leukocytosis?
4000-10,000 cells/mm
What does a low WBC in the setting of confirmed infection indicate?
poor prognosis
What are bacterial infections associated with?
elevated neutrophils and bands
What is associated with lymphocytosis?
viral infections, TB or fungal infection
What is empiric therapy?
directed against suspected organism before identification of the pathogen, outcomes will always be better if initial therapy was later found to provide adequate coverage
What is important in determining the right antimicrobial?
the PK, causative organism for site of infxn, host factors, drug factors, resistance
What is concentration dependent abx?
efficacy and extent of killing is directly related to the [drug] compared to the MIC, give higher doses less frequently
What is time dependent abx?
efficacy and extent of killing is directly to time the [drug] is greater than MIC, give lower doses more frequently
When using combo abx, what are the effects?
synergy, additive, antagonist
What does date support for treatment of pseudomonas?
double empiric coverage- always use different classes, 1 time dependent 1 concentration dependent
Natural PCNs options
penicillin G, penicillin benzathine, penicillin VK
Aminopenicillin options
ampicillin, amoxicillin (amoxil)
penicillinase resistant PCNs (anti-staphylococcal)
nafcillin, dicloxacillin, oxacillin
Carboxypenicillins
ticarcillin
Ureidopenicillins
piperacillin
B lactamase inhibtors
taxobactam, sulbactam, clavulanate