Lecture 12: Aminoglycosides, Fluoroquinolones, Macrolides Flashcards
Erdman's Section
What is the Mechanism of Action for the Aminoglycosides?
- Irreversibly bind to 30s [maybe 50s] and decrease protein synthesis & mesread RNA
What are some of the Mechanisms of Resistance for the Aminoglycosides?
- Alteration in AG uptake
- Synthesis of AG modifying enzymes
- Alteration in binding [Rare]
What are the Aminoglycosides that are used?
- Gentamicin, Tobramycin, Amikacin, Streptomycin, Plazomicin
What is the Spectrum of Activity for Gram (+) for the Aminoglycosides?
- NEVER USED ALONE; always low dose with cell wall agents
- Virdian, Entercoccis [G or S], S. Aureus
MAINLY GENTAMICIN USED
Cell Wall Agents = Beta & Vanco
What is the Spectrum of Activity for the Gram (-) for the Aminoglycosides?
- A,P>T>G; NOT S
- PPPEEACKSSS
- Pseudomonas Aeruginosa [Target]
HIGH DOSES with cell wall agents
Cell Wall Agents = Beta & Vanco
What is important to know about Mycobacteria in Aminoglycosides?
- STREPTOMYCIN active aganist it
- Maybe Amikacin too
What is important to know about the Pharmacology of the Aminoglycosides?
- Highly Polar Cations = decreased oral administration
- Vd and ClCr are the main parameters
What in important about Absorption in Aminoglycosides?
- Bad oral = Good Parenteral
- DONT USE IM in critically ill
- IV is Preferred
What is important to know about Distribution in Aminoglycosides?
- In Extracellular Fluids [Ascites, Pericardial, Peritoneal, Pleural…]
- NOT CSF[even with inflammed meninges], sputum, adipose tissue
When discussing Distribution characteristics alter the Vd and Cl?
- IBW should be used when >130% IBW
- Vd is important when calulating a AG dose
- Vdnormal = 0.25; Vddehydration = 0.15-0.20; Vdedema = 0.30-0.35
Vd is HIGHER in neonates and infants
What is important to know about Elimination in Amioglycosides?
- Kidneys; so HIGH urinary conc.
- Half Life = 2.5 - 4h [increase with renal issues]
- Hemodialysis removes 30-50%
What is important to know about the dosing [Traditional & Extended] in Aminoglycosides?
- Trad: 1-2.5 mg/kg/dose [Gram (+)]
- Ext: G/T = 5-7 mg/kg daily & A = 15-25 mg/kg daily [Gram (-)]
What are the Major Clinical used for the Aminoglycosides?
- A, G, T: Good for Gram (-); Pseudomonas Aeruginosa
- G, S: Gram (+); Enterococci, Viridan, Staph
What are some of the Adverse Effects for Aminoglycosides?
- Nephrotoxicity
- Ototoxicity: 8th Cranial damage
prolonged high tough conc., 2w of treatment, renal issue for both
What are the Fluoroquinolones?
- Ciprofloxacin, Ofloxacin, Levofloxacin, Gatifloxacin, Moxifloxacin, Gemifloxacin
What is the mechanism of action for the Fluoroquinolones?
- Inhibition of DNA synthesis by binding to and inhibiting Topoisomerase [Gyrase & IV]
Conc. Dependent Bactericidal Activity
What is the difference between Gyrase and Topo IV?
- Gyrase: blocks replication fork; Gram (-)
- Topo IV: Stops DNA replication Gram (+)