Lincosamides Flashcards
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How are lincosamides absorbed?
A
Parenteral and oral
1
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What is the mechanism of action for lincosamide?
A
Inhibit bacterial protien synthesis by binding to the ribosomes
2
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How well are lincosamides distributed?
A
All tissues except the CNS
3
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How are lincosamides eliminated?
A
Metabolized by the liver and excreted by bial or liver
4
Q
What is the spectrum of activity for lincosamides?
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G+ and Amerindians bacteria
5
Q
What are two precautions of lincosamides?
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Can cause vomiting and diarrhea and don’t use with kaolin (anti diarrheal)
6
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What types of animals are lincosamides used in?
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Small animals
7
Q
What are lincosamides good for?
A
Bone infections
8
Q
Is lincosamides bacteriocidal or static?
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Both
9
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What animals should lincosamides not be used in?
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Pigs, guineapigs, and hamsters
