ID: Antibiotic Classes Flashcards

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B-Lactam MoA/Info

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  • MoA: Inhibit cell wall synthesis by binding to PBPs and inhibiting final step of peptidoglycan synthesis
  • TIME-dependent (extend inf. times, esp. ES-cillins)
  • Avoid if PCN/B-lactam allergy present
  • Caution if pt is a seizure risk
  • Probenecid increases B-lactam levels
  • *Includes PCN/Cephalosporins/Carbapenems**
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B-Lactam Med Notes

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  • NEVER give Bicillin IV => death
  • Nafcillin is a vesicant, give with central line
  • Ampicillin is diluted in NS ONLY
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Cephalosporin Drug Notes

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  • PO options only in Group 1 third generation and earlier (rest are IV)
  • Ceftin (cefuroxime) comes in IV, IM, and PO
  • CefOtetan and CefOxitin have anaerObic activity (B. fragilis)
  • Ceftriaxone is only med that DOESN’T need renal dose adjustment
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Carbapenem Information

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  • Used for ESBL-producing organisms and Pseudomonas
  • Avoid in B-lactam allergies
  • Caution in seizure risk pts (esp. renal failure)
  • ALL are IV
  • DON’T cover atypicals, MRSA, VRE
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Carbapenem Med Information

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  • ErtAPpenem doesn’t cover PEA: pseudomonas, enterococcus, actinobacter
  • Ertapenem is NS stable only
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Aztreonam

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  • IV only
  • Monobactam
  • Can be used in pts with B-lactam allergy
  • G”-“ coverage including pseudomonas
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Aminoglycoside MoA/Info

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  • MoA: bind to ribosome and interfere with bacterial protein synthesis (leads to defective cell membrane)
  • Cover G”-“ organisms including pseudomonas, synergy for G”+”
  • Traditional and Extended-interval dosing ([higher] given Q24H)
  • Renal and ototoxicity
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Traditional vs Extended-Interval

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  • Traditional: peaks and troughs (<2 mcg/mL), given q8H

- Extended-interval: random intervals/nomograms (On line? go up level), less accumulation/nephrotoxic risk/cost

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Quinolones MoA/Information

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  • MoA: inhibit DNA topoisomerase and DNA gyrase which prevents bacterial DNA coiling (breaks)
  • Boxed warning: tendon rupture!, peripheral neuropathy, use LAST LINE
  • Warning: QT prolongation (avoid mult. prolonging drugs), psychiatric disturbance, photosensitivity
  • DON’T use in kids (effects bones/teeth/etc)
  • Chelates with divalent cations (iron/calcium/etc)
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Quinolone Med Info

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  • Respiratory Quinolones: Moxifloxacin, gemifloxacin, levofloxacin (“my good lungs,” activity against S pneumonia)
  • Moxifloxacin ISN’T renally adjusted; therefore, don’t use for UTIs
  • Antipseudomonals: Levofloxacin, Ciprofloxacin
  • IV:PO 1:1 => moxi and levo
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Macrolide MoA/Info

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  • MoA: binds to 50s ribosome and inhibits RNA-dependent protein synthesis
  • GREAT atypical coverage
  • Important brand/generic drugs to know, all top sellers (Zithromax, Biaxin, E.E.S.)
  • Commonly used for CAP, strep throat, and some others (diff. slide)
  • QT prolongation!
  • Clarithromycin and erythromycin are STRONG CYP3A4i (CI with sim/lovastatin)
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Macrolide Med Info

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  • Azithromycin uses: STIs (chlamydia, gonorrhea), MAC prophylaxis
  • Clarithromycin uses: H. pylori
  • Erythromycin uses: increases gastric mobility
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Tetracyclines MoA/Info

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  • MoA: binds reversibly with 30s ribosome unit
  • Covers CA-MRSA, Rickettsiae disease, STIs, VRE, acne (common use)
  • Know brand names: Vibramycin, Minocin, Solodyn
  • Safety issues: avoid in kids <8 yo (bone/muscle development), photosensitivity, divalent interactions
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Tetracycline Med Info

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  • Doxycycline uses: tick-borne disease, CAP, chlamydia, gonorrhea
  • Doxycycline and minocycline are IV:PO 1:1
  • Minocycline is a DILE risk
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Sulfonamide MoA/Med/Info

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  • MoA: inhibits part of folic acid pathway to stop bacterial folic acid synthesis
  • Main drug: Bactrim (SMX/TMP) - dose based on TMP (5:1 SMX:TMP)
  • Do not use with sulfa allergy
  • Not safe in preggo/BF
  • SJS/TEN risk
  • Don’t use in G6PD deficiency (hemolytic anemia - “+” Coombs)
  • Elevates INR when used with warfarin (inhibitor)
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Oral Refrigerated Abx

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After reconstitution:

  • Penicillin VK
  • Ampicillin
  • Augmentin
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Abx to NOT Refrigerate

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  • Cefdinir (oral)
  • Metronidazole
  • Moxifloxacin
  • Bactrim
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Abx w/o Renal Adjustments

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  • Antistaph. penicillins**
  • Ceftriaxone**
  • Clindamycin**
  • Doxycycline
  • Macrolides (azith and erythromycin only)
  • Metronidazole
  • Moxifloxacin**
  • Linezolid**
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Empty Stomach Abx

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  • Ampicillin (oral soln/capsules)
  • Cefibuten susp
  • Levofloxacin oral soln
  • Penicillin VK
  • Rifampin
  • Isoniazid
  • Itraconazole soln
  • Voriconazole
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1:1 IV:PO Abx

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  • Levofloxacin (also moxi)
  • Doxy and minocycline
  • Linezolid
  • Metronidazole
  • Bactrim
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Light Protection during Admin Abx

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  • Doxycycline

- Micafungin

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Dextrose only Abx

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  • Synercid
  • Bactrim
  • Amphotericin B
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NS Only Abx

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  • Ampicillin
  • Ampicillin/Sulbactam
  • Ertapenem
  • Daptomycin (RF - water for reconstitution)
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NS/LR Only Abx

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  • Caspofungin

- Daptomycin

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Vancomycin MoA/Info
- MoA: inhibits cell wall synthesis by binding to d-alanine-d-alanine - PO: covers C.diff only, QID x 10d - 1st line choice for MRSA - IV dose: 15-20 mg/kg Q8-12H, TBW! - Causes nephro/ototoxicity (adjust for renal failure) - Red Man Syndrome: slow inf. rate - Don't use if MIC >= 2
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Lipoglycopeptides MoA/Info
- Similar MoA and coverage to vanco - Approved for skin infections - All meds end in "-vancin" - All cause red man syndrome
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Lipoglycopeptide Med Info
- Telavancin approved for HAP/VAP - Orita and dalbavancin are single-dose regimens - Telavancin warnings: fetal and kidney risk, avoid if CrCl =< 50 - Don't use telavancin with UFH or oritavancin w/in 5d of UFH use (related to effects on aPTT/PT/INR) - Tela: increases aPTT/PT/INR - Orita: increases PT/INR (acute) and aPTT (more chronically, 120 hours)9
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Daptomycin MoA/Info
- MoA: binds to cell membrane and causes rapid depolarization and inhibits intracellular replication process - Brand names: Cubicin +/- RF - Similar activity to Vanco: minus C.diff and PLUS VRE - Do NOT use for pneumonia (inactivated lung surfactant) - Warning: myopathy/rhabdo - Compatible with NS or LR (NO dextrose)
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Oxazolidinones MoA/Info
- MoA: Binds to 50s ribosome to inhibit translation/protein synthesis - Coverage similar to vanco + VRE - Linezolid (Zyvox) is approved for more indications and is 1:1 IV:PO - No MAOi use w/in 14 days (avoid methylene blue and other serotonergic drugs) - Myelosuppression and optic neuropathy risk - Avoid tyramine-containing foods
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Synercid MoA/Info
- Quinupristin/Dalfopristin - MoA: streptogramin that binds to 50s ribosome to inhibit protein synthesis - Poorly tolerated: arthralgias/myalgias, infusion rxns, hyperbilirubiemia - D5W compatible ONLY - Phlebitis risk => central line only
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Tigecycline MoA/Info
- MoA: glycylcycline binds to to 30s unit to inhibit protein synthesis (similar to tetracyclines) - Covers almost everything' - Don't use in bloodstream infections - No activity against "3 Ps:" Proteus, pseudomonas, providencia - Yellow-orange color
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Polymixin Info
- Main meds: polymixin B or colistin (colisimethate sodium) - Broad spectrum coverage - Complicated dosing - Toxicity: nephrotoxicity, neurotoxicity
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Chloramphenicol
- Broad spectrum coverage - Risk for gray syndrome - Many blood dyscrasias
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Cleocin
- Clindamycin - MoA: lincosamide that binds to 50s and inhibits protein synthesis - Covers anaerobes! and some staph/strep - No renal dose adjustment! - D-test (positive means don't take it)
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Flagyl
- Metronidazole - Anaerobic and protozoal infections coverage - IV:PO 1:1 - CI: disulfiram rxn with alcohol, avoid in preggo (esp. 1st trimester) - Increases INR (2C9 inhibitor)
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Dificid
- First-line treatment for C.diff now | - PO only
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Rifaximin
- Treats E.coli - Used for traveler's diarrhea and IBS with diarrhea - Less than 1% absorption
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Nitrofurantoin
- MacroBID: BID - Macrodantin: QID - Drug of choice for uncomplicated UTI - Avoid w/ G6PD deficiency (hemolytic anemia, Coombs +) - Take with food - Discolors urine as brown
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Fosfomycin
- Used for E.Coli, including ESBL and E.faecalis (including VRE) - Single-dose regimen
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Bactroban
- Mupirocin - Topical - Used to eliminate MRSA in nares - Single use tubes, 5d therapy