Influenza A & B Management Flashcards
What is the spectrum and MOA for Bacitracin?
Spectrum: MSSA, Streptococcus pyogenes. MOA: Non-beta-lactam, interferes with cell wall synthesis.
What is Bacitracin used for?
Topical administration for skin conditions like impetigo and eye infections.
What are the common uses for Polymyxin B?
Topical administration for skin and eye conditions; often part of triple antibiotic ointments.
Which bacteria does Polymyxin B target?
MSSA, Streptococcus pyogenes, Gram-negative bacilli including E.coli, Enterobacter, Klebsiella, Pseudomonas, Shigella
What is Mupirocin’s spectrum of activity and MOA?
Spectrum: Gram-positive cocci. MOA: Protein synthesis inhibitor.
How is Mupirocin administered and what does it treat?
Topically for skin conditions such as impetigo.
What kind of adverse reactions can all these topical drug classes cause?
Localized topical reactions.