Cell wall inhibitors Flashcards
Penicillin V
Oral stable
Penicillin G
Natural penicillin. Potassium- IV, IM. Benzathine- IM depot. Procaine- IM.
Nafcillin
Penicillinase resistant, antistaph
Oxacillin
Penicillinase resistant, antistaph
Dicloxacillin
Penicillinase resistant, antistaph
Methicillin
Penicillinase resistant, antistaph. Reserved
Ampicillin
Extended spectrum penicillin
Amoxicillin
Extended spectrum penicillin
Piperacillin
Antipseudomonal penicillin
Ticarcillin
Antipseudomonal penicillin
Aztreonam
Monobactam - For G- rods (Pseudomonas, Serratia), No G+ or anaerobe effect.
Parenteral, no cross-sensitivity w/ penicillin derivatives
B-lactamase resistant
Imipenem
Carbapenem. IV. Broad spec: G+, G- rods, anaerobes
Given w/ Cilastatin-dehydropeptidase inhibitor (inactivation in tubules)
Risk of seizures
Pseudomonal resistance risk, give w/ aminoglycosides
Cilastatin
Dehydropeptidase inhibitor. Give w/ Imipenem
Meropenem
Carbapenem. IV. Broad spec: G+, G- rods, anaerobes
Pseudomonal resistance risk, give w/ aminoglycoside
Less seizure risk than Iminepem
Ertapenem
Carbapenem. IV, IM. Very B-lactamase stable
Broad spec: G+, G-, anaerobes (esp Enterobacteriae)