Infectious Diseases: Antimicrobials Flashcards
What is the MOA of sulfonamides?
Synergistic inhibition of folate metabolism, resulting in inhibition of purine (DNA/RNA) synthesis
What does Trimethoprim inhibit?
Dihydrofolate reductase
What are sulfonamides a competitive inhibitor of?
Pteridin synthase
What is the spectrum of sulfonamides?
Broad spectrum (Gram + and - especially Nocardia)
In which tissue do sulfonamides have great penetration?
Prostate
What are the adverse effects of sulfonamides? (5)
- Immune-mediated thrombocytopenia
- Hepatotoxicity
- Bone marrow suppression
- KCS
- Polyarthritis
What is TMS?
Trimethroprim-sulfonamide
Is TMS bacteriostatic or bactericidal?
Bactericidal
What 3 tests would you use to monitor adverse effects associated with sulfonamides?
- Shirmer tear test
- Liver panel
- CBC
Name 4 aminoglycosides…
- Neomycin
- Tobramycin
- Amikacin
- Gentamicin
What is the MOA of aminoglycosides?
Inhibit protein synthesis by binding to 30S ribosomal subunit
Against which class of bacteria do aminoglycosides have excellent activity?
Gram -
Which class of bacteria have intrinsic resistance to aminoglycosides?
Anaerobes
Because aminoglycosides have poor oral absorption, how can you administer them?
SQ, IM, IV
What are the adverse effects of aminoglycosides?
- Ototoxicity
2. Nephrotoxicity
What is the MOA of chloramphenicol?
Inhibition of protein synthesis by binding 50S ribosomal subunit
What is the spectrum of chloramphenicol?
Broad (+/-) and anaerobes
What are the 3 adverse effects associated with chloramphenicol?
- Irreversible aplastic anemia
- Reversible bone marrow suppression
- GI effects
Name 3 tetracyclines….
- Doxycycline
- Tetracycline
- Minocycline