Beta Lactam Flashcards
1st generation cephalosporins are effective against
Gram positive bacteria in respiratory and urinary tract
2nd generation cephalosporins are effective against
Gram negative + anaerobes
3rd generation cephalosporins are effective against
Gram negative
4th generation cephalosporins are effective against
Both gram negative and positive
Beta lactam drugs destroy cell wall synthesis by
Inhibiting transpeptidase
Transpeptidase does what to peptidoglycan ring
Cross links peptide chain and fly an chain
Example of beta lactam drugs
Monobactams
Penicillin
Carbapenem
Cephalosporin
Naturally occurring penicillin include
Penicillin G and V
Penicillin G is effective against gram ———- bacteria
Positive
Penicillin G is given
Parenterally
WhT naturally occurring penicillin is broad spectrum
Penicillin V
WhT naturally occurring penicillin is narrow spectrum
Penicillin G
WhT naturally occurring penicillin is given in the mouth
Penicillin V
WhT naturally occurring penicillin is effective against gram negative bacteria
Penicillin V
Cephalosporin has a ————— spectrum than penicillin
Broader