Infectious Disease 1: Background & Antibacterials by Drug Class Flashcards
Folic acid synthesis inhibitors
sulfonamides
trimethoprim
dapsone
Cell wall inhibitors
penicillins, cephalosporins, carbapenems
monobactams
vancomycin, dalbavancin, telavancin, oritavancin
Protein synthesis inhibitors
aminoglycosides macrolides tetracyclines clindamycin linezolid, tedizolid quinupristin/dalfopristin
DNA/RNA inhibitors
quinolones (DNA gyrase, topoisomerase IV)
metronidazole, tinidazole
rifampin
Cell membrane inhibitors
polymyxins
daptomycin
telavancin
oritavancin
hydrophilic agents
beta-lactams aminoglycosides glycopeptides daptomycin polymyxins
hydrophilic PK parameters
small volume of distribution renal elimination low intracellular concentrations increased clearance and/or distribution in sepsis poor-moderate bioavailility
lipophilic agents
quinolones macrolides rifampin linezolid tetracyclines
lipophilic PK parameters
large volume of distribution hepatic metabolism achieve intracellular concentration clearance/distribution is changed minimally in sepsis Excellent bioavailability
Concentration-dependent agents
aminoglycosides
quinolones
daptomycin
AUC:MIC agents
vancomycin
macrolides
tetracyclines
polymyxins
time-dependent agents
penicillins, cephalosporins, carbapenems
beta-lactam mechanism of action
inhibit bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding protein (PBPs) preventing the final step of peptidoglycan synthesis in bacterial cell walls.
Which organisms are not covered by penicillins?
MRSA
atypical organism
Side effects of the penicillin class
seizures GI upset diarrhea rash hemolytic anemia
Boxed warning for penicillin G benzathine
do NOT use IV
can cause cardio-respiratory arrest and death
Dosing for penicillin G benzathine
1.2-2.4 million units x 1
IV ampicillin and ampicillin/sulbactam must be diuted in __ only
normal saline
Preferred penicillin for MSSA soft tissue, bone and joint, endocarditis and bloodstream infections
antistaphylococcal penicillins
- dicloxacillin
- nafcillin
- oxacillin
Extended infusion dosing and timing for Zosyn
3.375 - 4.5 grams IV Q8H infused over 4 hours
Which penicillin is a vesicant and how is extravasation treated?
nafcillin
use cold packs and hyaluronidase
When should penicillin be used even if the patient has an allergy?
for the treatment of syphilis during pregnancy
First-line treatment for strep throat and mild nonpurulent skin infections
penicillin VK
Dosing for amoxicillin/clavulanate and amoxicillin
90 mg/kg/day
80-90 mg/kg/day
Which penicillin covers Pseudomonas?
piperacillin/tazobactam
Which cephalosporins cover Pseudomonas?
ceftazidime
ceftazidime/avibactam
cefepime
Which cephalosporins cover MRSA?
ceftaroline
cefiderocol (Fetroja) mechanism of action, indication, and coverage
- Uses iron transport system to enter the Gram-negative cell wall
- Approved for complicated UTI/pyelonephritis
- Covers E. coli, Klebsiella, Proteus and Pseudomonas
First-generation cephalosporins
cefazolin (Ancef) - IV/IM
cephalexin (Keflex) - PO
Dosing for cephalexin
250-500 mg PO Q6-12 hours
Second-generation cephalosporins
cefuroxime (Ceftin) - IV/IM/PO
cefotetan (Cefotan) - IV/IM
third-generation cephalosporins
cefdinir (Omnicef) - PO
ceftriaxone (Recephin) - IV/IM
cefotaxime - IV/IM
ceftrazidime (Fortaz) - IV/IM
ceftazidime/avibactam (Avycaz) - IV
ceftolozane/tazobactam (Zerbraxa) - IV
Fourth-generation cephalosporin
cefepime (Maxipime)
Fifth-generation cephalosporin
ceftaroline (Teflaro)
Which cephalosporin is contraindicated in neonates?
ceftriaxone
causes biliary sludging; kernicterus
Which cephalosporin can cause a disulfiram-like reaction?
cefotetan
What are carbapenems reserved for?
MDR gram-negative infections
Which organisms are not covered by carbapenems?
atypical pathogens MRSA VRE C. difficile Stenotrophomonas
ertapenem (Invanz) is only stable in __.
Normal saline
Which carbapenem has the highest seizure risk?
imipenem/cilastatin
aztreonam (Azactam) coverage
only gram-negative; including pseudomonas
Boxed warning for aminoglycosides
nephrotoxicity
ototoxicity
Traditional IV dosing for gentamicin and tobramycin
1 - 2.5 mg/kg/dose
Renal dose adjustment for aminoglycosides
CrCl >/= 60 mL/min : Q8 hours
Extended interval IV dosing for gentamicin and tobramycin
4-7 mg/kg/dose
Target peak and trough for gentamicin and tobramycin
5-10 mcg/mL
<2 mcg/mL
respiratory quinolones
gemifloxacin
levofloxacin
moxifloxacin
Which quinolones cover Pseudomonas?
ciprofloxacin
levofloxacin