infection drugs Flashcards
what are the types of antibacterials
- penicillins
- cephalosporins
- beta lactams
- others
penicillin uses
treats broad spectrum infections (ear and throat, urinary tract)
Amoxicillin: treats gonorrhea
prototype penicillins
- amoxicillin
- amoxicillin and clavulanic acid (augmentin)
- piperacillin (zosyn)
penicillin action
weaken and destroy cell wall by inhibiting enzyme necessary for cell wall formation (transpeptidase) and activates autolysin which opens cell wall during replication. Since human cells dont have cell walls it does not effect human cells therefore is very safe. Works mostly on gram positives
penicillin SEs
GI: D/N/V
- pseudomembranous colitis due to suprainfection (overgrowth of opertunistic infection)
- can also cause yeast infection
penicillin interventions
- monitor for GI symptoms
- monitor for pseudomembranous colitis
- bloody stools or watery diarrhea - watch for yeast infections (mouth/vagina)
penicillin admin
- give at the beginning of meals to decrease GI symptoms and increase absorption
- give with probenecid, if prescribed, to increase therapeutic activity of amoxicillin
penicillin teaching
- report bloody stools or water diarrhea
- take at the start of meals
- report mouth pain or vaginal burning
penicillin contraindications
- infectious mononucleosis
2. severe liver disease
penicillin interactions
- probenecid increases penicillin blood levels
2. tetracyclines may decrease therapeutic effects
Cephalosporin uses
beta lactam, very similar to penicillin. 1.more active against gram negative
- more resistant to beta-lactamase bacteria
- more able to penetrate CSF to treat infections such as meningitis
cephalosporin prototypes
1st generation: cephradine
2nd: cefaclor
3rd: ceftriaxone
4th: cefepime
cephalosporin action
weaken and destroy cell wall by inhibiting the enzyme needed for cell wall formation (transpeptidase) and activates autolysin. Since human cells dont have cell walls it is very safe.
cephalosporin SEs
- GI:D/N/V
- pseudomembranous colitis
- risk for hemorrhage (only cefotetan)
- risk for thrombophlebitis (IV cephalosporins only)
- can cause a disulfiram (antabuse) like reaction if taken with alcohol
cephalosporin interventions
- monitor for bloody stools or watery diarrhea
- treat with vancomycin or metronidazole (flagyl) - ask if theyre allergic to a penicillin
- monitor PT, PTT, INR for cefotetan, give vit K if bleeding occurs
- monitor renal function tests
cephalosporin teaching
- monitor for psuedomembranous colitis
- take right before a meal
- dont take alcohol
cephalosporin contraindications
1.carnitine deficiency or milk allergy
cephalosporin interaction
- probenecid increases blood levels
2. IV calcium and ceftriaxone causes a precipitate to form which can cause a PE
Monobactams uses
a beta lactam that is narrow spectrum. kills gram negative aerobic bacteria
- lower respiratory infections
- UTIs
- abdominal and gynecological infections
monobactam prototypes
1.aztreonam (azactam)
monobactam action
inhibit transpeptidase and activates autolysin. Only effective against aerobic gram negative
monobactam SEs
- thrombophlebitis at IV site
2. suprainfection
monobactam interventions
- monitor for thrombophlebitis
2. monitor for suprainfections
monobactams contraindications
1.lactation
monobactam interactions
- incompatible in IV solution with many drugs
2. probenecid increases blood levels
Carbapenems uses
treats serious infections
carbapenem prototype
- Imipenem with cilastatin (increases half life)
2. meropenem
carbapenem action
beta lactam antibiotics which inhibit transpeptidase and activates autolysin. Better then penicillin and cephalosporins
carbapenems SEs
- GI: N/V (usually occur with an IV infusion that is too rapid)
- thrombophelebitis
- suprainfections
carbapenems interventions
- check for cross alergies with other beta lactams
- monitor for GI side effects
- monitor for infiltration
Carbapenem teaching
- report nausea
- report pain, swelling at redness site
- report mouth pain, difficulty chewing or swallowing or vaginal pain
Carbapenem contraindications
allergy to penicillin. Be cautious if theyre allergic to cephalosporins
carbapenem interactions
the other beta lactam antibiotics decrease effect of imipenem
Vancomycin uses
does not have a beta lactam ring. Used for
- MRSA
- CDIF
- infection with penicillin allergy
vancomycin action
inhibits transpeptidase and activates autolysin
vancomycin SEs
- hypotension and flushing of the face and trunk (red-person syndrome)
- caused by rapid IV infusion due to release of histamine - Ototoxicity
- tinnitis - nephrotoxicity
- thrombophlebitis
vancomycin interventions
- watch for red man syndrome
- monitor hearing
- monitor kidney
- monitor for phlebitis
Vancomycin admin
give orally only for colitis
1.vanco is extremely incompatible with many other drugs
vancomycin teaching
1.report flushing, feeling of faintness, hearing loss, or pain/swelling at the IV site
vancomycin contraindications
1.allergy to corn products
vancomycin interactions
1.metformin may increase risk for lactic acidosis
what are the 3 types of antibiotics that inhibit protein synthesis
- tetracyclines
- macrolides
- aminoglycosides
tetracycline uses
first choice for 1.chlamydia 2.myoplasmal infections 3.rickettsial (typhus and rocky mountain fever) 4.syphilis 5.tetanus also treats 1.cholera 2.anthrax 3.acne vulgaris (topical form) 4.prevents malaria in quinine resistant parasites 5.promotes growth in cattle
tetracycline prototype
- tetracycline
- doxycycline
- minocycline
tetracycline action
- inhibit protein synthesis by inhibits tRNA from binding with mRNA at the ribosomal acceptor site
- bacteriostatic (prevents bacteria from growing)
tetracyclines SEs
GI: N/V/D and abdominal pain
- Liver toxicity (especially if patient is pregnant)
- suprainfections
- photosensitivity
- can discolor the developing teeth of a fetus, infants over 4 months and children under 8 years. (yellow brown stain, sometimes in a stripe pattern, that are not effected by whiteners)
tetracyclines interventions
- give nondairy foods if GI symptoms occur and decrease dose
- ask if patient is pregnant
- watch for sun burns
- liver tests
- suprainfection
tetracyclines admin
- work best on empty stomach. 1 hr before or 2 hours after meal
- do not give right before bed
- give with nondiary food if you cannot give on empty stomach
- doxycycline can be given with dairy
tetracycline teaching
- avoid calcium containing foods to avoid GI upset and ideally take it on empty stomach
- avoid giving to children under 8
- protective clothing
- keep drug away from light
- suprainfections
- liver damage
tetracycline contraindications
- pregnant
- children under 8
- serious renal or liver failure
tetracyclines interactions
- decrease effectiveness of oral contraceptives
- antacids containing calcium, magnesium, aluminum deactivate the drug
- antidiarrheals containing kaolin, dairy products, iron, zinc decrease absorption
macrolides uses
first line for
- legionnaires
- whooping cough
- acute diphtheria
- some chlamydia infections
- certain pneumonias
- ophthalmic ointment used to prevent eye infections in neonates
macrolides prototypes
- erythromycin
2. azithromycin
macrolides action
- inhibits rTRNA from binding with mRNA
2. bacteriostatic