Blub Flashcards
2 categories of Tetracyclines
Short and long acting
Mechanism of action of Tetracyclines
30s ribosome subunit inhibition - protein synthesis inh.
Mode of action of tetracyclines
BActeriostatic
Resistance against tetracyclines
common esp. in Enterobacteriaceae
Special Bacteria Tetracyclines are active against
- Borrelia spp.
- Chamydophila spp.
- Rickettsia spp.
- Mycoplasma spp.
Protozoa Tetracyclines are active against
- Anaplasma
- Theileria
- Eperythrozoon
- Babesia
Distribution of Tetracyclines
Good to excellent
p.o. abs. of short acting tetracyclines
variable 30-60%
p.o. abs. of long acting tetracyclines
very good 90-100%
Are tetracyclines safe drugs
Techn. yes but not in horse and rodents
What do tetracycl. cause in Eq and Rodents
- DYSBACTERIOSIS
- superinf.
- nephrotoxoic, hepatotoxic
- yellow discolouration
Name the active substances of Tetracyclines
- chlortetracycline
- oxytetracycline
- doxycycline
- minocycline
Name the indications for the use of tetracyclines
- resp., u.t., g.i., - infections
- chlamydiosis
- lyme disease
- rickettsiosis
- ehrlichiosis
- metritis
What kind of appl. for tetracyclines
topical appl.
how can Macrolides and lincosamides both be categorized
- lipophilic
- alkalytic
- not to be used in eq
Mech. of action of macrolides
inhib. of prot. synth. - 50s rib. subunit - bacteriostatic
Name the BBspectrum of Macrolides
- mainly G+ and fastidious Bb
- mycoplasm.
- b.hyodysenteriae
Name the fastidious organisms
-pasteurella,mannheimia,actinobacillus,haemophillus
Which MAcrolide is acid sensitive
Erythromycin
What must be thought of when applying Macolides
that they are tissue irritants
What does B.hyodysenteriae cause
su dysentery
What Macrolide would be indicated in R.equi
Erythromycin, Azythromycin, Clarithromycin
What are the two versions of Tylosin and what’s the difference
- Tylosn.phosphate - p.o. abs. worse - Su dysentery
- Tylosin-tartarate - p.o. abs. better
Where might Tilmicosin act toxic
Cardiovascular system
Which is the best macrolide against B.Hyodysenteriae
Tylvalosin
Which Macrolide maintains a high cc in the lungs so 1 injection suffices?
Tulathromycin
Which tetracyclines are excreted via urine?
Short acting tetracyclines
Which are the short acting tetracyclines
- Tetracycline
- Oxytetracycline
- Chlortetracycline
What’s the best choice for anaerobic bb
Macrolides
Name the lincosamides
Lincomycine, Clindamycine