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EXAM #4: ANTIBIOTICS III Flashcards

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What class of antibiotic is Clindamycin?

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Protein synthesis inhibitor

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What is the spectrum of specificity of Clindamycin?

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Narrow–commonly used to treat strep and staph soft tissue infections

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What is the MOA of Clindamycin?

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  • Blocks the 50S subunit
  • Step 1 (A site)
  • Also blocks translocation of the amino acid chain to the P site
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What are the key adverse effects associated with Clindamycin?

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GI disturbances esp. C. DIFF

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What class of antibiotic is Chloramphenicol?

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Protein synthesis inhibitor

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What is the MOA of Chloramphenicol?

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  • Binds the 50S subunit

- Prevents peptide bond formation

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What are the key adverse effects seen with Chloramphenicol?

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1) Suppression of RBC production

2) Gray Baby Syndrome

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What is Gray Baby Syndrome?

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  • Serious side effect of IV chloramphenicol administration in newborn
  • Infants have immature UGT
  • UGT is needed to metabolize the drug–concentrations become toxic
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What is Cloramphenicol typically used to treat?

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Serious infections such as Typhus and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever

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What are the three drugs used to treat “resistant” organisms?

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Vancomycin
Linezolid
Daptomycin

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What class of drug is Linezolid?

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Protein Synthesis Inhibitor

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What is the specificty of Linezolid?

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Gram positive organisms

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What is the MOA of Linezolid?

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  • Binds 50S subunit

- Binds the A-site

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What is the key adverse effect associated with Linezolid?

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Myelosuppression

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What is the general pattern of specificity regarding the protein synthesis inhibitors?

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Broad spectrum

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What protein synthesis inhibitor is NOT broad spectrum?

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Clindamycin

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What antibiotic class do the Sulfonamides fall into?

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DNA synthesis inhibitors

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List the Sulfonamides.

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Sulfadizine
Sulfamethoxazole
Sulfamethizole

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What do you need to remember about the Sulfonamides?

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Commonly used in conjunction with another class of antibiotics

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What is the MOA of the Sulfonamides?

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  • Structurally, these drugs are similar to PABA
  • Compete with endogenous PABA in DNA synthesis
  • Prevent DNA synthesis
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What are the key adverse effects seen with the Sulfonamides?

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1) Hypersensitivity
2) Photosensitivty
3) Steven-Johnson Syndrome

Think S-Skin

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What type of infections are the Sulfonamides commonly used to treat?

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UTIs

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What is the specificity of the Sulfonamides?

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Broad

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What general class of antibiotic are the Trimethoprims?

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DNA synthesis inhibitor

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What two drugs fall into the category of Trimethoprims?
Trimethoprim | Pyrimethamine
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What is the spectrum of activity for Trimethoprim?
Gram negative bacteria
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What is Trimethoprim commonly used to treat?
UTIs
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What is the MOA of Trimethoprim?
Inhibitor of bacterial dihydrofolate reductase i.e. DNA synthesis inhibitor
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What is the key adverse effect associated with Trimethoprim?
Bone marrow suppression | Megaloblastic anemia
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How are Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim commonly administered?
Together as TMP-SMX i.e. Bactrim
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What is TMP-SMX commonly given for?
UTI and Prostatitis
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What class of antibiotics do the Fluoroquinolones fall into?
DNA sythesis inhibitors
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What drugs are Fluoroquinolones?
``` Norfloxacin Ciprofloxacin Levofloxacin Ofloxacin Gatifloxacin Gemifloxacin Moxifloaxcin ```
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What is the specificity of the Fluoroquinolones?
Broad (gram positive and negative)
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What is the MOA of the Fluoroquinolones?
Inhibition of Topoisomerase to disrupt the unwinding of DNA
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What are the key adverse effects seen with the Fluoroquinolones?
1) GI disturbances 2) Bind divalent cations e.g. Ca++ and prevent absorptions 3) QT prolongation
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What is the Group 1 Fluoroquinolones?
Norfloaxacin
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What are the Group 2 Fluoroquinolones?
Ciprofloxacin Levofloxacin Ofloxacin
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What type of organisms are best targeted by the group 2 Fluoroquinolones?
Gram negative
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What are the Group 3 Fluoroquinolones?
Gatifloxacin Gemifloxacin Moxifloaxacin
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What bacteria are best targeted by the Group 3 Fluoroquinolones?
Gram positive
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What is the mechanism of action of Metronidazole?
Induction of DNA damage
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What types of organisms can be treated with Metronidazole?
BOTH bacteria AND protozoa
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What is unique about Metronidazole?
Pro-drug that must undergo reduction
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What bacteria is Metronidazole used to treat?
Anaerobic bacteria b/c they contain the enzyme necessary for reduction i.e. activation
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What is Metronidazole commonly used to treat?
C.diff --along with Vancomycin
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What are the key adverse effects of Metronidazole?
1) GI disturbances | 2) Disulfiram-effect; thus, patients should avoid alcohol on this drug
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What the the MOA of Daptomycin?
- Binds to the membrane of the bacteria - Forms a pore and causes membrane depolarization *This is a bactericidal
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What is the specificity of Daptomycin?
Similar to Vancomycin--useful against Gram positive organisms
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What key adverse effect is associated with Daptoymcin?
MSK disturbances i.e. 1) Rhabdomyolysis 2) Mypoathy
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What is the MOA of Polymyxin B?
Detergent that punches holes in the membrane structure
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What is Polymyxin B specific for?
LPS i.e. it is used to treat Gram negative bacteria
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How is Polymyxin B commonly used?
Topically, similar to Bacitracin
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What mechanisms of resistance are associated with PCNs and Cephalosporins?
1) Beta-Lactamase 2) Alteration of the PBP binding to drug 2) Alteration in porin function
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What mechanisms of resistance are associated with Aminoglycosides?
Expression of enzymes that alter the structure of the drug
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What mechanisms of resistance are associated with Macrolides?
1) Drug efflux pump | 2) Alteration in binding to the 50S subunit
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What mechanisms of resistance are associated with Tetracyclines?
Drug efflux pump
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What mechanisms of resistance are associated with Sulfonamides?
1) Less sensitive drug target (isozyme) 2) Increased synthesis of PABA 3) Use of alternate sources of folic acid
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What mechanisms of resistance are associated with Fluoroquinolones?
1) Less sensitive drug target | 2) Drug efflux pump
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What mechanisms of resistance are associated with Chloramphenicol?
Expression of inactivating enzymes

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