BASIC - INFECTIOUS DISEASES Flashcards
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Indications of phenomethylpenicillin?
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o Oral infections, tonsillitis, otitis media, cellulitis, erysipelas
o Prevention of pneumococcal in asplenia/sickle cell disease
o Prevention of recurrence of rheumatic fever
o Acute sinusitis
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Indications of benzylpenicillin?
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o Throat infections, otitis media, cellulitis, pneumonia, endocarditis, anthrax
o Intrapartum prophylaxis of Group-B strep
o Meningitis, meningococcal disease
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Mechanism of action of penicillin?
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- Inhibit enzyme responsible for cross-linking peptidoglycan in bacterial cell walls
- Weakens cell walls, preventing maintenance of osmotic gradient
- Cell swells, lysis and dies
- Penicillins contain B-lactam ring
- Bacteria resist actions of penicillins by making B-lactamase, limiting intracellular concentration of penicillin or change target enzyme to prevent binding
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Side effects of penicillins?
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- Diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting
- Allergy in 1-10% of people
o Skin rash 7-10 days after first exposure or 1-2 days after repeat exposure (IgG subacute)
o IgE anaphylactic reaction (0.05%) – hypotension, bronchial and laryngeal spasm, angioedema - CNS toxicity in high doses or renal impairment
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Contraindications in penicillins?
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- History of allergy
- Renal impairment
o Dose reduction in benzylpenicillin
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Interactions of penicillins?
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- Reduce renal excretion of methotrexate – risk of toxicity
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Routes of phenoxymethylpenicillin and benzylpenicillin?
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- Benzylpenicillin – only IV/IM as hydrolysis by gastric acid prevents absorption
o Severe infections at high dose only - Pen V – orally taken
- Short half-life so given every 4-6 hours
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Indications of amoxicillin & co-amoxiclav?
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- CAP, acute bronchiectasis, acute exacerbation of COPD, acute otitis media, sinusitis
- UTI (other alternatives)
- Combination for hospital-acquired infection or intra-abdominal sepsis
- H.pylori eradication
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Mechanism of amoxicillin & what addition does co-amoxiclav have?
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- Inhibit enzyme responsible for cross-linking peptidoglycan in bacterial cell walls
- Weakens cell walls, preventing maintenance of osmotic gradient
- Cell swells, lysis and dies
- Penicillins contain B-lactam ring
o Addition of amino group – increases activity against aerobic Gram-negative bacteria – broad spectrum
o Addition of B-lactamase inhibitor clavulanic acid increases spectrum of antimicrobial activity further (S.aureus and gram-negative anaerobes) - Bacteria resist actions of penicillins by making B-lactamase, limiting intracellular concentration of penicillin or change target enzyme to prevent binding
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Side effects of amoxicillin/co-amoxiclav?
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- Diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting
- Antibiotic-associated colitis
o Broad spectrum antibiotics kill normal gut flora and C.diff grows
o Debilitating and can cause colonic perforation - Cholestatic jaundice (co-amoxiclav)
- Allergy in 1-10% of people
o Skin rash 7-10 days after first exposure or 1-2 days after repeat exposure (IgG subacute)
o IgE anaphylactic reaction (0.05%) – hypotension, bronchial and laryngeal spasm, angioedema - CNS toxicity in high doses or renal impairment
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Dose changes in renal impairment in amoxcillin/co-amoxiclav?
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o Dose reduction (crystalluria)
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Interactions of amoxicillin/co-amoxiclav?
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- Reduce renal excretion of methotrexate – risk of toxicity
- Enhance anticoagulant effect of warfarin by killing gut flora that synthesise vitamin K
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Dose of amoxicillin?
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- IV should be switched to oral after 48h if indicated
- Oral amoxicillin usually 500mg 8-hourly for 7-14 days
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Indications of flucloxacillin?
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- Otitis externa, impetigo, cellulitis, endocarditis, osteomyelitis, surgical prophylaxis
- Prevention of S.aureus infection in cystic fibrosis
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Mechanism of flucloxacillin?
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- Inhibit enzyme responsible for cross-linking peptidoglycan in bacterial cell walls
- Weakens cell walls, preventing maintenance of osmotic gradient
- Cell swells, lysis and dies
- Penicillins contain B-lactam ring
o Acyl side chain protect B-lactam ring from B-lactamases
Effective against B-lactamase producing staphylococci
MRSA resists flucloxacillin action by reducing penicillin binding affinity - Bacteria resist actions of penicillins by making B-lactamase, limiting intracellular concentration of penicillin or change target enzyme to prevent binding
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Side effects of flucloxacillin?
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- Liver toxicity – cholestasis and hepatitis
- Allergy in 1-10% of people
o Skin rash 7-10 days after first exposure or 1-2 days after repeat exposure (IgG subacute)
o IgE anaphylactic reaction (0.05%) – hypotension, bronchial and laryngeal spasm, angioedema - CNS toxicity in high doses or renal impairment
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Contraindications of flucloxacillin?
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- History of allergy
- Prior flucloxacillin-related hepatotoxicity
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Dose changes in renal impairment of flucloxacillin?
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o Dose reduction if <10eGFR
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Interactions of flucloxacillin?
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- Reduce renal excretion of methotrexate – risk of toxicity
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Dose of flucloxacillin?
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- IV high dose 1-2g 4-6 hourly for severe infections
- Osteomyelitis and endocarditis require 6 weeks of high-dose IV
- Oral flucloxacillin 250-500mg 4 times a day
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Indications of Tazocin?
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- For severe infections
o HAP, sepsis, acute COPD/bronchiectasis
o Complicated UTI, skin, soft-tissue infections - Neutropenic sepsis
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Mechanism of Tazocin?
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- Inhibit enzyme responsible for cross-linking peptidoglycan in bacterial cell walls
- Weakens cell walls, preventing maintenance of osmotic gradient
- Cell swells, lysis and dies
- Penicillins contain B-lactam ring
o Side chain of broad-spectrum antibiotics converted to form urea
Increases affinity including pseudomonas aeruginosa
o B-lactamase inhibitor tazobactam confers activity against S.aureus and Gram-neg anaerobes - Bacteria resist actions of penicillins by making B-lactamase, limiting intracellular concentration of penicillin or change target enzyme to prevent binding
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Side effects of Tazocin?
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- Diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting
- Antibiotic-associated colitis
o Broad spectrum antibiotics kill normal gut flora and C.diff grows
o Debilitating and can cause colonic perforation - Allergy in 1-10% of people
o Skin rash 7-10 days after first exposure or 1-2 days after repeat exposure (IgG subacute)
o IgE anaphylactic reaction (0.05%) – hypotension, bronchial and laryngeal spasm, angioedema - CNS toxicity in high doses or renal impairment
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Dose changes in renal impairment of Tazocin?
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o Max 4.5g every 8 if eGFR 20-40
o Max 4.5g every 12 hours if eGFR <20
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Cautions of Tazocin?
o Risk of C.diff infection
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Interactions of Tazocin?
- Reduce renal excretion of methotrexate – risk of toxicity
| - Enhance anticoagulant effect of warfarin by killing gut flora that synthesise vitamin K
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Dose of Tazocin?
- IV infusion only
| - Usual dose of 4.5g, given every 6-8 hours
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Names of carbapenems?
Meropenem
| Ertapenem
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Indications of carbapenems?
- IV reserved for severe infections
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Mechanism of carbapenems?
- Naturally occurring antimicrobials produced by fungi and bacteria
- B-lactam ring
- Inhibit enymes responsible for cross-linking peptidoglycans in bacterial cell walls
- Weakens walls and causes bacterial cell swelling, lysis and death
- Broad spectrum
- Hydroxyethyl Ring – resistant to B-lactamases
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Side Effects of carbapenems?
- Diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting
- Antibiotic-associated colitis
o Broad spectrum antibiotics kill normal gut flora and C.diff grows
o Debilitating and can cause colonic perforation
- Allergy in 1-10% of people
o Skin rash 7-10 days after first exposure or 1-2 days after repeat exposure (IgG subacute)
o IgE anaphylactic reaction (0.05%) – hypotension, bronchial and laryngeal spasm, angioedema
- CNS toxicity in high doses or renal impairment
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Cautions of carbapenems?
o Risk of C.diff infection
| o Epilepsy
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Dose changes in renal impairment of carbapenems?
o Dose reduction
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Interactions of carbapenems?
- Enhance anticoagulant effect of warfarin by killing gut flora that synthesise vitamin K
- Reduce plasma concentrations and efficacy of valproate
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Dose of meropenems?
- IV only
| - Meropenem 1-2g IV 8-hourly
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Names of cephalosporins?
Cephalexin, cefuroxime, cefotaxime, ceftriaxone, ceftazidime and ceftaroline
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Indications of cephalosporins?
- 2nd and 3rd line treatment for urinary and respiratory tract infections
- IV reserved for severe infections
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Mechanism of cephalosporins?
- Naturally occurring antimicrobials produced by fungi and bacteria
- B-lactam ring
- Inhibit enymes responsible for cross-linking peptidoglycans in bacterial cell walls
- Weakens walls and causes bacterial cell swelling, lysis and death
- Broad spectrum
- Dihydrothiazine Ring – resistant to B-lactamases
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Side effects of cephalosporins?
- Diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting
- Antibiotic-associated colitis
o Broad spectrum antibiotics kill normal gut flora and C.diff grows
o Debilitating and can cause colonic perforation
- Allergy in 1-10% of people
o Skin rash 7-10 days after first exposure or 1-2 days after repeat exposure (IgG subacute)
o IgE anaphylactic reaction (0.05%) – hypotension, bronchial and laryngeal spasm, angioedema
- CNS toxicity in high doses or renal impairment
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Contraindications and cautions of cephalosporins?
Contraindication
- History of allergy to penicillins, cephalosporins or carbepenems
Caution
o Risk of C.diff infection
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Dose changes in renal impairment of cephalosporins?
o Half dose in eGFR <5
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Interactions of cephalosporins?
- Enhance anticoagulant effect of warfarin by killing gut flora that synthesise vitamin K
- Increase nephrotoxicity of aminoglycosides
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Dose of cefotaxime?
- Usually over 6-12 hourly
| - Cefotaxime 2g IV 6-hourly for bacterial meningitis
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Names of aminoglycosides?
Gentamicin, amikacin
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Indications of aminoglycosides?
- Severe infections, particularly Gram-negative aerobes
o Severe sepsis
o Pyelonephritis and complicated UTI
o Biliary and other intra-abdominal sepsis
o Endocarditis
o Bacterial eye infections
- Lack activity against streptococci and anaerobes
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Mechanism of aminoglycosides?
- Bind irreversibility to bacterial ribosomes (30S subunit) and inhibit protein synthesis
- Bactericidal
- Enters bacterial cells via oxygen-dependent transport system
- Spectrum – gram-negative aerobic bacteria, staphylococci and mycobacteria
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Side effects of aminoglycosides?
- Nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity
o Accumulate in renal tubular epithelial cells and cochlear hair cells triggering cell death
- Tinnitus
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Contraindications of aminoglycosides?
- Impair neuromuscular transmission so avoid in Myasthenia gravis
- Caution
o Elderly, neonates, renal impairment
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Interactions of aminoglycosides?
- Ototoxicity increases with loop diuretics or vancomycin
| - Nephrotoxicity increases with ciclosporin, platinum, cephalosporins or vancomycin
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Prescription of gentamicin?
- IV only given over an hour
- Dose calculated using patients’ weight and renal function (IBW = 7mg/kg)
o Use patient’s height to select IBW, if ABW less than IBW – use dose according to ABW
- Dose interval determined by drug level monitoring, usually 24 hours but longer in renal impairment
- Often single dose course
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Initial monitoring in gentamicin?
o One 10ml blood sample between 6-14 hours after start of first infusion
o Plain tube (clotted blood) – record exact time taken
o Plot of normogram
o Dose interval according to value given off graph – if 24,36 or 48h
o If level is over 48h dosing interval STOP treatment and take daily levels – gentamicin can be restarted once below 2mg/L
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Repeat monitoring in gentamicin?
o U&Es and creatinine daily
If creatinine rising >20% and still between 6-14 hours – measure gentamicin levels
If not between 6-14 hours – contact microbiology
o Repeat Gentamicin levels according to dosage interval:
Dosage level - 24 hours = 3 days
Dosage level - 36 hours = 3 days
Dosage level - 48 hours = 2 days
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Names of macrolides?
Clarithromycin, Erythromycin, Azithromycin
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Indications of macrolides?
- Treatment of respiratory and soft tissue infections as alternative to penicillin
- Severe pneumonia (added to cover atypicals like Legionella, Mycoplasma)
- Eradication of H.pylori
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Mechanism of macrolides?
- Inhibit bacterial protein synthesis – bind to 50S subunit and block translocation
- Bacteriostatic
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Side effects of macrolides?
- Irritant – causing nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhoea when taken orally, thrombophlebitis if IV
- Antibiotic-associated colitis (C.diff)
- Cholestatic jaundice
- Prolongation of QT interval
- Ototoxicity at high doses
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Contraindications of macrolideS?
- Hepatic elimination mostly – caution in severe hepatic impairment and dose reduction in severe renal impairment
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Interactions of macrolides?
- Erythromycin and Clarithromycin inhibit CYP450 enzymes
- Caution with drugs that prolong QT
o Amiodarone, antipsychotics, quinine, quinolone, antibiotics and SSRIs
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Common dose of macrolides?
- Oral dosage 250-500mg BDS for 7-14 days
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What class of drug is clindamycin?
Semisynthetic Lincosamide
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Indications of clindamycin?
- Treatment of staphylococcal bone and joint infections
- Peritonitis
- Intrabdominal sepsis
- Falciparum malaria
- Bacterial vaginosis
- Acne Vulgaris
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Mechanisms of clindamycin?
- Inhibit bacterial protein synthesis – bind to 50S subunit and block translocation
- Bacteriostatic
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Side effects of clindamycin?
- Skin reactions
- Abdominal pain
- Antibiotic-associated colitis
- Diarrhoea
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Contraindications of clindamycin?
- Diarrhoeal states
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Interactions of clindamycin?
- Increases effects of actracurium, mivacurium, pancuronium, rocuronium, suxamethonium so caution
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Dose of clindamycin?
- Oral dosage 150-300mg QDS up to 450mg
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Important patient information given in clindamycin?
o Damages latex condoms with vaginal use
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Names of glycopeptides?
Vancomycin, Teicoplanin
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Indications of glycopeptides?
- Treatment of Gram-positive infections – bone, joint, CAP, HAP, meningitis, endocarditis if penicillins can’t be used
- Antibiotic associated colitis (C.diff)
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Mechanism of glycopeptides?
- Inhibits growth and cross-linking of peptidoglycan chains, inhibiting synthesis of cell wall of Gram-positive bacteria
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Side effects of glycopeptides?
- Thrombophlebitis at infusion site
- Anaphylactoid reactions
o Red man syndrome – generalised erythema, hypotension and bronchospasm
o Not true allergy but due to non-specific degranulation of mast cells
- Allergy
- IV Vancomycin
o Nephrotoxic (renal failure and interstitial nephritis)
o Ototoxic (tinnitus and hearing loss)
o Neutropenia and thrombocytopenia
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Caution of glycopeptides?
- Monitoring of plasma concentrations and dose adjustment
- Caution
o Renal impairment (serial renal function monitoring)
o Elderly
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Interactions of glycopeptides?
- Ototoxicity/nephrotoxicity increases with aminoglycosides, loop diuretics or ciclosporin
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Dose of glycopeptides?
o Initial loading dose determined by actual body weight (in glucose 5% or NaCl 0.9%)
<60kg = 1g
60-90kg = 1.5g
>90kg = 2g
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Monitoring of vancomycin?
| How is maintenance level calculated?
o Maintenance dose & dosing interval calculated using patient’s creatinine clearance (keeps trough levels of 10-15mg/L)
o Monitor pre-dose trough levels at 36-48 hours (should be between 10-20mg/L)
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How to adjust maintenance dose of vancomycin?
If <5 – move up to two dosing levels from current dosing schedule
If 5-10 – move up 1 or 2 levels depending on target (10-15 or 15-20)
If 10-20 – continue at current dose
If 20-25 – Move down one dosing level
IF >25 – omit next dose & decrease by two dosing levels
If >30 – seek pharmacy advice
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Monitoring during vancomycin levels?
o Daily U&Es and creatinine
| o Regular FBC during prolonged therapy
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Common dose for vancomycin?
- IV only given
| - For C.diff – 125mg 6-hourly for 10-14 days
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Indications of metronidazole?
- Anaerobic infections in:
o Antibiotic-associated colitis (C.diff)
o Oral infections (dental abscess) or aspiration pneumonia
o Surgical and gynaecological infections
o Protozoal infections (BV, trichomonas, giardiasis)
o H.pylori eradication
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Mechanism of metronidazole?
- Enter bacterial cells via passive diffusion
- In anaerobic bacteria, reduction of metronidazole generates nitroso free radicals that bind to DNA and cause DNA degradation and cell death
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Side effects of metronidazole?
- Dry mouth, metallic taste
- Nausea and vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Immediate or delayed hypersensitivity reactions
- High doses/prolonged course
o Peripheral or optic neuropathy
o Seizures
o Encephalopathy
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Cautions of metronidazole?
o Renal impairment (serial renal function monitoring)
| o Elderly
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Interactions of metronidazole?
- Metabolised by CYP450 enzymes – dose reduction in severe liver impairment
- Some inhibitory effect on CYP450 enzymes
- Inhibits acetaldehyde dehydrogenase – responsible for clearing alcohol so no alcohol when on metronidazole
o Gives disulfiram reaction (flushing, nausea, headache, vomiting)
- Increased risk of lithium toxicity
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Typical dose of metronidazole?
- Oral typical and starting dose is 400mg 8-hourly
| - Can be prescribed IV, rectally, topical, vaginal
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Monitoring of metronidazole?
o If treatment >10 days measure:
| FBC and LFTs
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Important communication to patients of metronidazole?
o No alcohol during or 48 hours after metronidazole treatment
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Indications of nitrofurantoin?
- Uncomplicated UTI
| - Prophylaxis in recurrent, catheter-associated or surgical prophylaxis of UTI
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Mechanism of nitrofurantoin?
- Metabolised (reduced) in bacterial cells by nitrofuran reductase
- Active metabolite damages bacterial DNA and causes cell death
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Side effects of nitrofurantoin?
- N & V, diarrhoea
- Immediate or delayed hypersensitivity reactions
- Turn urine dark yellow/brown
- Pneumonitis, hepatitis, peripheral neuropathy
- Neonates – haemolytic anaemia
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Contraindications of nitrofurantoin?
o Porphyria, G6PD deficiency
o Infants <3m
o Pregnancy 3rd trimester
o Renal Impairment
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Dose change in renal impairment of nitrofurantoin?
o Avoid if <45 eGFR
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Typical dose in UTI of nitrofurantoin? And dose of prophylactic?
- Acute UTI – 50-100mg QDS either 3 day (uncomplicated women) or 7 days (men or more complicated women)
- Prevention of recurrent UTI – single nightly dose of 50-100mg
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Monitoring of nitrofurantoin?
o Long term therapy: LFT, pulmonary symptoms
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Names of quinolones?
Ciprofloxacin, Moxifloxacin, Levofloxacin
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Indications of quinolones?
- 2nd or 3rd generation due to resistance and C.diff
o UTI
o Severe GI infection – Shigella, campylobacter
o LRTI
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Mechanism of quinolones?
- Inhibit DNA synthesis
| - Rapid resistance can develop though
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Side effects of quinolones?
- N&V, diarrhoea
- Oesophageal irritation
- Lower seizure threshold
- Hallucinations
- Rupture of muscle tendons
- Prolong QT interval
- C.diff Colitis
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Contraindications of quinolones?
o Hx of tendon disorders
| o Pregnancy
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Cautions of quinolones?
o Risk of seizures
| o Risk factors for QT prolongation
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Dose changes in renal impairment of quinolones?
o Reduce dose if eGFR <60
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Interactions of quinolones?
- Drugs containing divalent cations reduce absorption of quinolones
- Inhibits CYP450 enzymes
- Avoid in drugs that prolong QT:
o Amiodarone, antipsychotics, quinine, macrolides, SSRIs
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Typical dose of ciprofloxacin?
- Ciprofloxacin typically 250-750mg orally 12-hourly or 400mg IV 12-hourly
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Names of tetracyclines?
Doxycycline, lymecycline, Tigecycline
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Indications of tetracyclines?
- Acne vulgaris and rosacea
- LRTIs including exacerbation of COPD, pneumonia and atypical pneumonia
- Chlamydia, Syphilis, and PID
- Typhoid anthrax, malaria and Lyme Disease
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Mechanism of tetracyclines?
- Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to ribosomal 30S subunit
- Prevents transfer of tRNA to mRNA – bacteriostatic
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Sides effects of tetracyclines?
- N, V and diarrhoea
- Oesophageal irritation
- Photosensitivity
- Discolouration and/or hypoplasia of tooth enamel in children
- Intracranial hypertension
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Contraindications of tetracyclines?
o Pregnancy
o Breastfeeding
o Children <12 years old
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Dose changes in renal impairment of tetracyclines?
o Avoid – raise plasma urea
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Interactions of tetracyclines?
- Bind to divalent cations
o Do not give within 2 hours of Ca, antacids, iron
- Enhance anticoagulant effect of warfarin
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Dose of doxycycline?
- Oral typically 100-200mg daily
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Indications of trimethoprim?
- Uncomplicated UTI
| - Co-trimoxazole (trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole) - PCP in HIV
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Mechanism of trimethoprim?
- Inhibits bacterial folate synthesis, bacteriostatic
| - However, widespread resistance in areas of UK
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Side effects of trimethoprim?
- Nausea and vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Hypersensitivity reactions – anaphylaxis, drug fever, erythema multiforme
- Megaloblastic anaemia, leukopenia and thrombocytopenia
- Hyperkalaemia and elevate creatinine concentrations
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Contraindications of trimethoprim?
o Blood dyscrasias
| o 1st trimester of pregnancy (folate antagonist associated with foetal abnormalities (CV defects, oral cleft))
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Dose change in renal impairment of trimethoprim?
o Dose reduction – half dose after 3 days if eGFR 15-30, half dose if <15 eGFR
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Interactions of trimethoprim?
- Elevates potassium in conjunction with:
o Aldosterone antagonists, ACE inhibitors, ARBs
- Risk of haematological effects increased with:
o Methotrexate, phenytoin
- Enhance anticoagulant effect of warfarin
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Usual dose of trimethoprim? And prophylactic dose?
- Acute UTI – 200mg BDS either 3 day (uncomplicated women) or 7 days (men or more complicated women)
- Prevention of recurrent UTI – single nightly dose of 100mg
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Monitoring of trimethoprim?
o Long term therapy: FBC
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Names of common antifungals?
Clotrimazole (Nystatin), Fluconazole
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Indications of azoles?
- Local fungal infections of oropharynx, vagina or skin (topical or oral)
- Systemic treatment of invasive fungal infections
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Mechanism of azoles?
- Antifungals bind to ergosterol in fungal cell membranes, creating polar pore which allows intracellular ions to leak out
- Imidazole (clotrimazole) and triazole (fluconazole) inhibit ergosterol synthesis, impairing cell membrane synthesis and replication
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Side effects of topical azoles and fluconazole?
- Topical – local irritation where applied
- Fluconazole
o GI upset (nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain)
o Headache
o Hepatitis
o Hypersensitivity causing skin rash
- Rarely:
o Severe hepatic toxicity
o Prolonged QT interval
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Contraindications of fluconazole?
o Pregnancy
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Cautions in fluconazole?
o Risk factors for QT prolongation
| o Hepatic Impairment
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Dose changes in renal impairment in fluconazole?
o Reduce dose if eGFR <50
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Interactions with fluconazole?
o Inhibits CYP450 enzymes
o Reduce antiplatelet actions of clopidogrel
o Risk of arrhythmias in drugs that prolong QT
Amiodarone, antipsychotics, quinine, quinolone, macrolides and SSRIs
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Prescriptions of nystatin, clotrimazole & fluconazole?
o Nystatin – topical or oral – thrush - 100,000 units QDS for 7 days or 48h after lesions resolve
o Clotrimazole – 1% cream applied BDS/TDS
o Fluconazole – Oral 150mg single dose
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Indications of aciclovir?
- Herpes Simplex Infection
- VZV
- Herpes Zoster Virus
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Mechanism of aciclovir?
- Converted by thymidine kinase to acyclovir monophosphate which inhibits HSV-specific DNA polymerases and prevents synthesis
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Side effects of aciclovir?
- Oral – abdominal pain, diarrhoea, headache, nausea and vomiting
o Rarely encephalopathy, neutropenia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia
- Topical – dry skin, stinging sensation
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Dose changes in renal impairment of aciclovir?
o Maintain adequate hydration
| o Dose reduction if eGFR <10
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Interactions of aciclovir?
- Increases exposure to aminophylline and theophylline so adjust dose
