ID Part 3 Flashcards
Which of the following statements are true regarding Zyvox? (Select ALL that apply.)
A. Myelosuppression can occur with the use of Zyvox.
B. It is cleared primarily by the kidney requiring dose adjustments in the setting of renal impairment.
C. There is a risk for serotonin syndrome if used with SSRI antidepressants.
D. Nephrotoxicity is a common toxicity with prolonged use.
E. It has excellent bioavailability, thus can transition from intravenous to oral formulations in a 1:1 fashion.
Myelosuppression can occur with the use of Zyvox.
There is a risk for serotonin syndrome if used with SSRI antidepressants.
It has excellent bioavailability, thus can transition from intravenous to oral formulations in a 1:1 fashion.
Zyvox is primarily cleared by the liver, not the kidney. It is an MAO inhibitor.
It is contraindicated within 2 weeks of MAO inhibitors. It should be used with other serotonergic drugs only when clearly indicated. Ideally, an SSRI would be stopped before starting linezolid.
Myelosuppression (e.g., thrombocytopenia) is a duration-related toxicity.
Oxazolidinones Meds
Linezolid (Zyvox)
Tedizolid (Sivextro)
Oxazolidinones Coverage
Similar to Vancomycin + VRE
Vancomycin covs gram (+) bacteria (including MRSA)
Linezolid & Daptomycin DOC for VRE
Linezolid Indications
Skin/soft-tissue infections (SSTIs)
VRE infections
Pneumonia
Bloodstream infections
Tedizolid Indication
SSTI only
Oxazolidinones Bioavailability
IV:PO ratio = 1:1
Both comes in IV & PO
Don’t shake linezolid (Zyvox) sus
Linezolid CI
MAO inhibitor use w/in 14 days
Linezolid Warnings
Duration related myelosuppression (thrombocytopenia) - monitor CBC weekly
Optic neuropathy
Oxazolidinones & Serotonin Syndrome
Both are weak MAO inhibitors
Caution w/ serotonergic drugs (e.g., SSRIs, SNRIs, TCAs, meperidine, buspirone)
Avoid tyramine-containing foods
CPis a 22-year-old female who has been started on Macrobid for a five day treatment course for a urinary tract infection. Counseling on Macrobid should include the following points?
A. Do not take antacids or calcium supplements at the same time as your Macrobid dose.
B. This medication should be taken four times daily in evenly spaced intervals (every 6 hours).
C. This medication may cause the urine to turn dark yellow or brown in color.
D. This medication can make the skin more sensitive to the sun. Use sunscreen and protective clothing.
E. This drug should be taken on an empty stomach.
This medication may cause the urine to turn dark yellow or brown in color.
Nitrofurantoin (Macrobid) is dosed twice daily, hence the brand name MacroBID.
Nitrofurantoin does not have chelation interactions and does not cause photosensitivity.
It is associated with GI upset and should be taken with food.
The urine discoloration is harmless.
Nitrofurantoin
Common Dosing regimen
Macrobid 100 mg BID x 5 d
Macrodantin QID
Nitrofurantoin
Warnings
Avoid in G6PD deficiency
Can cause hemolytic anemia (+ Coombs test)
What is the DOC for uncomplicated UTI?
Nitrofurantoin
Nitrofurantoin
Do not use when?
CrCl < 60
Nitrofurantoin
Counseling
Take w/ food
Can discolor urine (brown)
Wt: 105 lbs
The physician asks the pharmacist on rounds to assist with transitioning the patient to oral Bactrim20 mg/kg/day in preparation for hospital discharge. What is the correct dose?
A. Bactrim SS 2 tabs BID
B. Bactrim SS 2 tabs TID
C. Bactrim DS 1 tab TID
D. Bactrim DS 2 tabs BID
E. Bactrim DS 2 tabs TID
Bactrim DS 2 tabs TID
105 pounds = 47.7 kg. 47.7 kg x 20 mg/kg = 954 mg Bactrim/day.
Bactrim is dosed from the TMP component and DS tabs have 160 mg TMP per tab.
KS would need 6 tabs per day (954 mg Bactrim / 160 mg TMP per tab) to treat her infection.
To avoid errors, mg/kg doses should reference the TMP component.
When using higher SMX/TMP doses like this, monitor the patient carefully for side effects.
KS is diagnosed with PCP and stabilized. She is ready for discharge. Her provider is concerned that the cellulitis has not healed as well as he had hoped. He asks the pharmacist about a single dose medication for bacterial skin and skin structure infections that he heard about. He thinks this patient would be a good candidate for this drug. Which drug is he referring to?
A. Vancomycin
B. Telavancin
C. Oritavancin
D. Tedizolid
E. Polymyxin
Oritavancin
Oritavancin (Orbactiv) and dalbavancin (Dalvance) are lipoglycopeptides with similar spectrum of activity to vancomycin: both have activity against Staphylococci (MSSA and MRSA) and Streptococci.
Oritavancin and dalbavancin are a one-time dose.
Lipoglycopeptides
Meds
Telavacin (Vibativ)
Oritavancin (Orbactiv, Kymyrsa)
Dalbavancin (Dalvance)
Lipoglycopeptides
Coverage
Similar to IV Vancomycin:
Gram (+) Cocci including MRSA
Does not cover VRE
Lipoglycopeptides
Approved for
Skin infections
Telvancin (Vibativ) approved for HAP/VAP
Lipoglycopeptides
Which one is approved for HAP/VAP?
Telvancin (Vibativ)
Lipoglycopeptides
Can cause what syndrome?
Red Man
Lipoglycopeptides
Which ones are single-dose regimens?
Oritavancin (Orbactiv, Kymyrsa)
Dalbavancin (Dalvance)
Lipoglycopeptides: Tealvancin (Vibativ)
Boxed Warnings
Fetal risk, Nephrotoxicity, ↑ mortality compared to vancomycin in Pneumonia trials (pts w/ CrCl ≤ 50)
Lipoglycopeptides: Telavancin (Vibativ)
CI
Concurrent use of IV UFH
Lipoglycopeptides: Telvancin (Vibativ)
Warnings
Falsely ↑ aPTT/PT/INR
Lipoglycopeptides: Oritavancin (Orbactiv, Kymyrsa)
CI
Use of IV UFH for 5d after
Lipoglycopeptides: Oritavancin (Orbactiv, Kymyrsa)
Warnings
↑ PT/INR (up to 12 hrs) &
↑ aPTT (up to 120 hrs)
Which two antibiotics should be separated from multivitamin supplements?
A. Flagyl andcefuroxime
B. Minocyclineand levofloxacin
C. Avelox and amoxicillin
D. Bactrim and Zithromax
E. Biaxin and Zyvox
Minocyclineand levofloxacin
Tetracyclines and quinolones should be separated from divalent cations (e.g., calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc) as they may inhibit absorption through chelation.
Which of the following statements is correct in regardto ceftriaxone?
A. It is considered a broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent with activity against Pseudomonas.
B. It is cleared unchanged by the kidney and requires dose adjustments in renal impairment.
C. It is adrug of choice for spontaneous bacterialperitonitis.
D. It should be avoided in patients who are pregnant.
E. It can be used with calcium containing IV products in neonates
It is adrug of choice for spontaneous bacterialperitonitis.
Which of the following medications is/are associated with seizures and/or decreasing the seizure threshold? (Select ALL that apply.)
A. Imipenem/Cilastatin
B. Ciprofloxacin
C. Cefuroxime
D. Penicillin G
E. Azithromycin
Imipenem/Cilastatin
Ciprofloxacin
Cefuroxime
Penicillin G
Ciprofloxacin and the other quinolones decrease the seizure threshold.
Beta-lactams have been associated with seizures, especially if the drug accumulates (e.g., longer courses, renal failure).
HW is a 71-year-old male who has been in the intensive care unit for several weeks and is now being treated for pneumonia, with a lower respiratory culture positive forPseudomonas aeruginosa. His weight is 225 pounds and height is 6’0”. His current serum creatinine is 2.4 mg/dL. Based on the culture sensitivities, the medical team decides to start tobramycin at 2.5 mg/kg. They ask the pharmacist to write the order and administer the first dose at 8:00 AM. Which doseof tobramycin should be administered at 8:00 AM?
A. 560 mg
B. 410 mg
C. 340mg
D. 220 mg
E. 100 mg
220 mg
Aminoglycosides are dosed using adjusted body weight for obese patients.
2.5 mg/kg x 87.47 kg = 218.68 mg; round to 220 mg.
Which quinolone antibiotic is preferred for treatment of MRSA skin and soft tissue infections?
A. Delafloxacin
B. Ciprofloxacin
C. Levofloxacin
D. Moxifloxacin
E. Gemifloxacin
Delafloxacin
Brand: Baxdela
Delafloxacin has activity against MRSA and is indicated for skin and soft tissue infections.
Other quinolones should be avoided due to higher rates of resistance.
MT should be counseled to take the Levaquin2 hours before or 2 hours after which medication?
A. Zinc
B. Simvastatin
C. Warfarin
D. Aspirin
E. Hydrochlorothiazide
Zinc
Quinolones should not be given with zinc or other divalent cations, due to decreased absorption with chelation.
Preferred Initial ART Regimens in Most Tx-Naive Adults
Biktarvy
Triumeq
Dovato
Tivicay + Truvada
Tivicay + Descovy
Do not use if CrCl < 30
All contain an integrase inhibitor w/ a high barrier to resistance
Dovato
Dolutegravir + lamivudine
Dovato
Criteria for use
VL < 500,000
No HBV
No resistance to either component
Dolutegravir + lamivudine
Emtriva
Generic
emtricitabine
Complete HIV Antiretroviral Regimens
Base (Choose 1)
NRTI (2 in most cases)
Complete HIV Antiretroviral Regimens
Base
INSTi (eg, raltegravir)
OR
Boosted PI (eg, darunavir/ritonavir)
OR
NNRTI (eg, doravirine)