Micro Drugs, Exam 1 Flashcards

1
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Vancomycin

A

“MRSA coverage
Blocks cross linking of newly synthesized cell wall to existing cell wall, Binds D-Ala dipeptide
Requires 12 hrs to work “

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Clindamycin

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“Shuts down exotoxin production (Protein synth. Inhibitor)

May allow growth of clostridium dificile, causing pseudomembranous enterocolitis “

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Rifampin / rifamycin

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“Great mucosal penetration
Prophylactic for meningitis (neisseiria won’t develop resistance), treats Tuberculosis
Turns urine and contact lenses red
Inhibits initiation of transcription”

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4
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IV Immunoglobulin

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Neutralizes superantigen

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5
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Drotecogin alpha, activated protein C

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“Anti-thrombotic, anti-inflammatory and fibrinolytic

Slows clotting in purpura fulminans “

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6
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Corticosteroids

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Prevent Inflammation if damaging (e.g. meningitis)

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7
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Phosphonomycin

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“Class???
Acts in Cytoplasm
PEP analogue, block UDP-NAG to UDP-NAM”

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8
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D-Cycloserine

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“Acts in Cytoplasm
Blocks addition of terminal D-ala dipeptide to UDP-NAM
Good for TB (second line)”

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9
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Bacitracin

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Acts in membrane
Blocks regeneration of bactoprenol pyrophosphate, required cell wall precursor carrier (Blocks pyrophosphatase
Group A strep VERY sensitive”

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10
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Penicillins

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“Beta-lactams
Block the transpeptidation reaction, displaces terminal D-Ala
Acts on the cell surface
Binds Penicillin binding proteins (PBP)”

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Cephalosporins

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“Beta-lactams
Block the transpeptidation reaction, displaces terminal D-Ala
Acts on the cell surface
Binds Penicillin binding proteins (PBP)”

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12
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Monobactam

A

“Beta-lactams
Block the transpeptidation reaction, displaces terminal D-Ala
Acts on the cell surface
Binds Penicillin binding proteins (PBP)”

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13
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Carbapenems

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“Beta-lactams
Block the transpeptidation reaction, displaces terminal D-Ala
Acts on the cell surface
Binds Penicillin binding proteins (PBP)”

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14
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What are 4 beta lactams?

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“Penicillin
Cephalosporin
Monobactam
Carbepenem”

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15
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Clavulanic Acid

A

“Inactivates Beta-lactamases

Used with Amoxicillin as Augmentn “

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16
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What beta lactams have S group, leading to sensitivity?

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“Penicillin
Cephalosporin
Carbepenem”

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17
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What PBP confers resistance to beta lactams? Most common in _

A

PBP2a, Staph Aureus

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18
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Benxyl Penicillin (Pen G)

A

“Penicillin

Beta lactamase sensitive, good Gram + activity”

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Phenoxymethyl Penicillin (Pen V)

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“Penicillin

Beta lactamase sensitive, good Gram + activity”

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20
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Procaine Penicillin

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“Penicillin

Beta lactamase sensitive, good Gram + activity”

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21
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Methicillin

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“Penicillin

Penicillinase Resistant, Good gram + activity “

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22
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Oxacillin

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“Penicillin

Penicillinase Resistant, Good gram + activity “

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23
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Nafcillin

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“Penicillin

Penicillinase Resistant, Good gram + activity “

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24
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Cloxacillin

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“Penicillin

Penicillinase Resistant, Good gram + activity “

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Dicloxacillin

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“Penicillin

Penicillinase Resistant, Good gram + activity “

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26
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Flucoxacillin

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“Penicillin

Penicillinase Resistant, Good gram + activity “

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27
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Amoxicillin

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“Penicillin

Moderate Spectrum “

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28
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Ampicillin

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“Penicillin

Moderate Spectrum “

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29
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Piperacillin

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“Penicillin

Moderate Spectrum “

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30
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Augmentin

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“Penicillin
Amox + Clavulanic acid
Extended Spectrum “

31
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Carbenicillin

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"Penicillin 
Extended Spectrum (Also treats Pseudomonas "
32
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Ticarcillin

A
"Penicillin 
Extended Spectrum (Also treats Pseudomonas "
33
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Cefalexin

A
"First Gen Cephalosporin
Moderate Spectrum (Mainly gram +)"
34
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Cephalothin

A
"First Gen Cephalosporin
Moderate Spectrum (Mainly gram +)"
35
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Cephazolin

A
"First Gen Cephalosporin
Moderate Spectrum (Mainly gram +)"
36
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Cefaclor

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"Second Gen Cephalosporin
Moderate Spectrum (Mainly gram +, with anti haemophillus)"
37
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Cefuroxime

A
"Second Gen Cephalosporin
Moderate Spectrum (Mainly gram +, with anti haemophillus)"
38
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Cefamandole

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"Second Gen Cephalosporin
Moderate Spectrum (Mainly gram +, with anti haemophillus)"
39
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Cefotan

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"Second Gen Cephalosporin
Moderate Spectrum (Mainly gram +, with anti anaerobic activity)"
40
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Cefoxitin

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"Second Gen Cephalosporin
Moderate Spectrum (Mainly gram +, with anti anaerobic activity)"
41
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Ceftriaxone

A
"Cephalosporin (3rd generation)
Broad spectrum  (Gram + and -)"
42
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Cefotaxime

A
"Cephalosporin (3rd generation)
Broad spectrum  (Gram + and -)"
43
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Ceftazidime

A

“Cephalosporin

Broad spectrum with antipseudomonas activity”

44
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Cefepime

A

“Cephalosporin 4th generation

Broad spectrum, enhance gram + activity and beta lactamase stability”

45
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Cefpirome

A

“Cephalosporin 4th generation

Broad spectrum, enhance gram + activity and beta lactamase stability”

46
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Imipenen

A

“Carbepenen

Broadest spectrum of Beta lactams “

47
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Aztreonam

A

“Monobactam

Single ring, lowest chance of cross reactivity “

48
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Tazobactam

A

Beta lactamase inhibitor

49
Q

Sulbactam

A

Beta lactamase inhibitor

50
Q

Naladixic Acid

A

“Quinolone
Target DNA gyrase (DNA replication)
Prevents formation of phosphodiester bonds”

51
Q

Ciprofloxacin

A

“Fluoroquinolone
Target DNA gyrase (DNA replication)
Prevents formation of phosphodiester bonds, treats Tuberculosis
Risk of enterocolitis, tendons bursting”

52
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Norfloxacin

A

“Fluoroquinolone
Target DNA gyrase (DNA replication)
Prevents formation of phosphodiester bonds
Risk of enterocolitis, tendons bursting. Treats UTI”

53
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Ofloxacin

A

“Fluoroquinolone
Target DNA gyrase (DNA replication)
Prevents formation of phosphodiester bonds
Risk of enterocolitis, tendons bursting”

54
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Metronidazole

A

“Nitroimidazole
Used for UTI - Trichomonas vaginalis
Anaerobic bacteria and microaerophillic bacteria
Intercalates In DNA, blocks replication”

55
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Chloramphenicol

A

“Good CNS penetration
Good against gram -
Rare use today, aplastic anemia “

56
Q

Erythromycin

A

“Macrolide antibiotics
Used when penicillin allergy
Protein Synthesis Inhibitor “

57
Q

Azithromycin

A

“Macrolide antibiotics
Used when penicillin allergy
Protein Synthesis Inhibitor “

58
Q

Clarithromycin

A

“Macrolide antibiotics
Used when penicillin allergy
Protein Synthesis Inhibitor “

59
Q

Gentamycin

A

“Aminoglycosides
Good for hard to kill gram -, cause amino acid misreading
Treats pseudomonas in CF patients
Ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity “

60
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Amikacin

A

“Aminoglycosides
Good for hard to kill gram -, cause amino acid misreading
Treats pseudomonas in CF patients
Ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity “

61
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Kanamycin

A

“Aminoglycosides
Good for hard to kill gram -, cause amino acid misreading
Treats pseudomonas in CF patients
Ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity “

62
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Tobramycin

A

“Aminoglycosides
Good for hard to kill gram -, cause amino acid misreading
Treats pseudomonas in CF patients
Ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity “

63
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Tetracycline

A

“Tetracycline
Protein synthesis inhibitor, broad spectrum, bacteriostatic
Binds Calcium, stains teeth “

64
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Doxacycline

A

“Tetracycline
Protein synthesis inhibitor, broad spectrum, bacteriostatic
Binds Calcium, stains teeth “

65
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Mupirocin

A

“Protein synthesis inhibitor

Treats strep and staph impetigo, decolonize nose of staph aureus before surgery (+ chlorhexidine)”

66
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Linezolid

A

“Oxazolidinones

Treats MRSA, resistance developed quickly “

67
Q

Polymyxin B

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“Membrane active (causes toxicity in all organisms)

Used to remove LPS from columns”

68
Q

Daptomycin

A

“Causes membrane disruption

Used for MRSA (not as good as vanco)”

69
Q

Sulfonamide and Trimethoprim

A

“Synergistic combo
Broad spectrum, aerobic and facultative bacteria (blocks folic acid metabolism)
Pneumocystis carinii - Fungus
Anaerobes are resistant “

70
Q

Isoniazid

A

“Blocks cell wall synthesis

Good for mycobacterium (TB), used in combination “

71
Q

Pyrazinamide

A

Good for mycobacterium (TB), used in combination

72
Q

Ethambutol

A

Good for mycobacterium (TB), used in combination

73
Q

Capreomycin

A

“Amino glycoside

Good for mycobacterium (TB), used in combination “

74
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Clofazimine

A

“Good for mycobacterium (TB), used in combination

Also Leprosy”