IMMUNE Pharm Flashcards
1
Q
cell wall synthesis inhibitors & B-Lactam antibiotics (largest and most widely used class)
A
- penicillins
- cephalosporins
- glycopeptides
inhibits synthesis of peptidoglycan in cell wall cross linking
2
Q
Penicillin V
A
gram + organisms
SE: hypersensitivity &
3
Q
Amoxicillin
A
gram + and gram -
broad spectrum penicillin
pediatric ear infections: amoxicillin/ clovullanate
4
Q
Cephalosporins
A
cephalexin: cellulitis
cefdinir
cefuroxime
*5-10% cross-reactivity in penicillin-allergic patients to cephalosporins
5
Q
what do Penicillins and Cephalosporins deplete !
A
potassium gut flora B VITAMINS! Vitamin K Folic Acid Biotin
6
Q
Protein Synthesis Inhibitors
A
tetracyclines : doxycycline, minocycline
macrolides:
lincosamides
aminoglycosides
