Cell Wall Synthesis (Beta Lactams)

Question 1

General Classification

Answer 1

Penicillins
Monobactams
Carbapenems
Cephalosporins

Beta-Lactamase Inhibitors

Question 2

Penicillin Classification and Drug names

Answer 2

Natural penicillins: Penicillin G and penicillin V
- Penicinillase sensible
Anti-staphylococcal: MOD N = Methicillin,oxacillin,Decloxacillin,nafcillin
- Penicinillase resistant + very narrow spectrum
Extended Spectrum(Amino penicillins): Ampicillin,Amoxicillin
- Penicinillase sensible
Anti-pseudomonal: Ticarcillin and Pipercillin

Question 3

Monobactam Drug name

Answer 3

Aztreonam

Question 4

Anti-Beta lactamase inhibitors

Answer 4

Clavulanic Acid

Sulbactam

Tazobactam

Question 5

Drug + Anti-Beta lactamase combinations

Answer 5

Clavulanic acid + Amoxicillin
Clavulanic acid + Ticarcillin

Tazobactam + Piperacillin
Sulbactam + Ampicillin

Question 6

Cephalosporins

Answer 6

1st Gen:
Cefadroxil
Cafazolin
Cephalexin

2nd Gen:

3rd Gen:
Ceftriaxon
Cefotaxime
Ceftazidime

4th Gen:
Cefepime

5th Gen:
Ceftaroline