ID Flashcards
Beta-lactams
Inhibit cell wall synthesis by blocking peptidoglycan crosslinking
penicillins, carbapenems, aztreonam, and cephalosporins
Glycopeptide
vancomycin
- Inhibits cell wall synthesis
- only gram +
Adverse effects of Vancomycin
-which other antibiotic group has these side effects
Nephrotoxicity
Ototoxicity/vestibular toxicity
Aminoglycosides
Aminoglycosides-MOA
gentamicin
Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 30S subunit of the bacterial ribosome
Aminoglycosides-SE
Nephrotoxicity
Ototoxicity and vestibulotoxicity (impaired hearing and balance)
Neuromuscular blockade
Doxycycline is a
Tetracycline group of Abx
Doxycycline-MOA
Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis
Adverse effects of doxycycline
1) Hepatotoxicity
2) Deposition in bones and teeth → discolouration of teeth and inhibition of bone growth in children
3) Damage to mucous membranes (e.g., esophagitis)
4) Photosensitivity: UV light is absorbed by the drug, which releases energy to the surrounding area and damages exposed areas
erythromycin, azithromycin and clarithromycin-MOA
Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis
They are marcolides
Side effects of Macrolides
Increased intestinal motility → GI discomfort
QT-interval prolongation
Anaerobes above the diaphragm it is
Anaerobes below the diaphragm it is
Clindamycin is indicated for anaerobes above the diaphragm and metronidazole treats anaerobes below it!
Ciprofloxacin
- belongs to
- MoA
Fluoroquinolones
Inhibition of prokaryotic topoisomerase II (DNA gyrase) and topoisomerase IV
Ciprofloxacin- 2 most common side effects
Muscle ache, tendinitis, tendon rupture (especially the Achilles tendon)
QT prolongation
cotrimoxazole (TMP/SMX) = trimethoprim (TMP) + sulfamethoxazole (SMX)
MoA
Inhibition of bacterial folic acid synthesis
Infectious mononucleosis is caused by
EBV
Infectious mononucleosis-clinical features
Splenomegaly (50% of cases), fever, fatigue, malaise
Pharyngitis and/or tonsillitis (reddened, enlarged tonsils covered in pus); palatal petechiae
Bilateral cervical lymphadenopathy (especially posterior) that may become generalized and can, in severe cases, lead to airway obstruction
Abdominal pain
Possibly hepatomegaly and JAUNDICE
Maculopapular rash (similar to measles): caused by the infection itself in about 5% of cases, but is generally associated with the administration of aminopenicillin (e.g., ampicillin or amoxicillin)
Diagnostic test for Infectious mononucleosis
Monospot test: detects heterophile antibodies
Laboratory analysis: elevated LDH and liver transaminases
Peripheral smear: lymphocytosis with > 10% atypical lymphocytes
IM patient has a rash after treatment with ampicillin
Tonsillitis is an important differential diagnosis for infectious monoclueosis that is often treated with aminopenicillins (e.g., ampicillin). However, if given to a patient with IM, the patient often develops a macular erythematous rash after 5–9 days!