Micro ID Flashcards
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Penicillin G
1) Gram-positive organisms (S. pneumoniae, S. pyogenes, Actinomyces) & syphillis; Bactericidal for gram-positive cocci, gram-positive rods, gram-negative cocci, & spirochetes; Not penicillinase resistant
2) IV Penicillin (Prototype Beta-lactam abx;Non-penicillinase resistant); Bind PNC-binding proteins; Block transpeptidase cross-linking of peptidoglycan; Activates autolytic enzymes
3) Hypersensitivity rxns; Hemolytic anemia
4) Resistance: Beta-lactamases cleave Beta-lactam ring
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Penicillin V
1) Gram-positive organisms (S. pneumoniae, S. pyogenes, Actinomyces)
& syphillis; Bactericidal for gram-positive cocci, gram-positive
rods, gram-negative cocci, & spirochetes; Not penicillinase resistant
2) PO Penicillin (Prototype Beta-lactam abx;Non-penicillinase resistant); Bind PNC-binding proteins; Block
transpeptidase cross-linking of peptidoglycan; Activates autolytic enzymes
3) Hypersensitivity rxns; Hemolytic anemia
4) Resistance: Beta-lactamases cleave Beta-lactam ring
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Methicillin
1) S. aureua (except MRSA; resistant d/t altered PNC-binding protein target site)
2) PNC-Resistant PNCs; Bind PNC-binding proteins; Block
transpeptidase cross-linking of peptidoglycan; Activates autolytic enzymes (=Same MOA as PNC). Narrow spectrum; Penicillinase resistant b/c of bulkier R-group
3) Hypersensitivity rxns; Interstitial nephritis (Methicillin specific)
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Nafcillin
1) S. aureua (except MRSA; resistant d/t altered PNC-binding protein target site)
2) PNC-Resistant PNCs; Bind PNC-binding proteins; Block
transpeptidase cross-linking of peptidoglycan; Activates autolytic enzymes (=Same MOA as PNC). Narrow spectrum; Penicillinase resistant b/c of bulkier R-group
3) Hypersensitivity rxns
4) Use naf for staph!
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Dicloxacillin
1) S. aureua (except MRSA; resistant d/t altered PNC-binding protein target site)
2) PNC-Resistant; Bind PNC-binding proteins; Block
transpeptidase cross-linking of peptidoglycan; Activates autolytic
enzymes (=Same MOA as PNC). Narrow spectrum; Penicillinase resistant b/c of bulkier R-group
3) Hypersensitivity rxns
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Ampicillin
1) Extended-spectrum PNC–Haemophilus influenza, E. Coli, Listeria monocytogenes, Proteus mirabilis, Salmonella, Shigella, enterococci (HELPSS kill enterococci)
2) AminoPNCs; Bind PNC-binding proteins; Block
transpeptidase cross-linking of peptidoglycan; Activates autolytic
enzymes (=Same MOA as PNC). Wider spectrum; Penicillinase sensitive. Also combine w/ clavulonic acid to protect against Beta-lactamase.
3) Hypersensitivity rxs; Ampicillin rash; Pseudomemranous colitis
4) Resistance: Beta-lactamases cleave Beta-lactam ring
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Amoxicillin
1) Extended-spectrum PNC–Haemophilus influenza, E. Coli, Listeria
monocytogenes, Proteus mirabilis, Salmonella, Shigella, enterococci (HELPSS kill enterococci)
2) AminoPNCs; Bind PNC-binding proteins; Block
transpeptidase cross-linking of peptidoglycan; Activates autolytic enzymes (=Same MOA as PNC). Wider spectrum; Penicillinase sensitive. Also combine w/ clavulonic acid to protect against Beta-lactamase.
3) Hypersensitivity rxs; Ampicillin rash; Pseudomemranous colitis
4) Resistance: Beta-lactamases cleave Beta-lactam ring; AmOxicillin has greater Oral bioavailability vs Ampicillin
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Ticarcillin
1) Pseudomonas spp. & gram-negative rods; Susceptible to penicillinase; Use w/ Clavulonic acid (to protect against Beta-lactamase)
2) Antipseudomonals; Bind PNC-binding proteins; Block
transpeptidase cross-linking of peptidoglycan; Activates autolytic
enzymes (=Same MOA as PNC). Extended spectrum
3) Hypersensitivity rxns
4) TCP (Ticarcillin, Carbenicillin, & Piperacillin)–Takes Care of Pseudomonas
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Carbenicillin
1) Pseudomonas spp. & gram-negative rods; Susceptible to
penicillinase; Use w/ Clavulonic acid (to protect against Beta-lactamase)
2) Antipseudomonals; Bind PNC-binding proteins; Block
transpeptidase cross-linking of peptidoglycan; Activates autolytic
enzymes (=Same MOA as PNC). Extended spectrum
3) Hypersensitivity rxns
4) TCP (Ticarcillin, Carbenicillin, & Piperacillin)–Takes Care of Pseudomonas
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Piperacillin
1) Pseudomonas spp. & gram-negative rods; Susceptible to
penicillinase; Use w/ Clavulonic acid (to protect against Beta-lactamase)
2) Antipseudomonals; Bind PNC-binding proteins; Block
transpeptidase cross-linking of peptidoglycan; Activates autolytic
enzymes (=Same MOA as PNC). Extended spectrum
3) Hypersensitivity rxns
4) TCP (Ticarcillin, Carbenicillin, & Piperacillin)–Takes Care of Pseudomonas
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Clavulonic Acid
1) Often added to PNC abxs to protect the abx from destruction by Beta-lactamase (penicillinase)
2) Beta-lactamase inhibitor
3) –
4) CAST (Clavulonic Acid, Sulbactam, & Tazobactam)
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Sulbactam
1) Often added to PNC abxs to protect the abx from destruction by Beta-lactamase (penicillinase)
2) Beta-lactamase inhibitor
3) –
4) CAST (Clavulonic Acid, Sulbactam, & Tazobactam)
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Tazobactam
1) Often added to PNC abxs to protect the abx from destruction by Beta-lactamase (penicillinase)
2) Beta-lactamase inhibitor
3) –
4) CAST (Clavulonic Acid, Sulbactam, & Tazobactam)
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Cefazolin
1) Gram-positive cocci, Proteus mirabilis, E. Coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae. **Cefazolin–used prior to surgery to prevent S. aureus wound infections.
2) Beta-lactam, 1st Generation Cephalosporins; Beta-lactam rx that inhibits cell wall synthesis but are less susceptible to penicillinases. Bactericidal
3) Hypersensitivity rxns, Vit K deficiency. Low cross-reactivity w/ Penicillins. Increased nephrotoxicity of Aminoglycosides.
4) Orgs covered by 1st Generation=PEcK–Proteus mirabilis, E. Coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae; Orgs typically not covered by Cephalosporins are LAME: Listeria, Atypicals (Chlamydia, Mycoplasma), MRSA & Enterococci. (Exception= Ceftaroline-covers MRSA)
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Cephalexin
1) Gram-positive cocci, Proteus mirabilis, E. Coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae
2) Beta-lactam, 1st Generation Cephalosporins; Beta-lactam rx that inhibits cell wall
synthesis but are less susceptible to penicillinases. Bactericidal
3) Hypersensitivity rxns, Vit K deficiency. Low cross-reactivity w/ Penicillins. Increased nephrotoxicity of Aminoglycosides.
4) Orgs covered by 1st Generation=PEcK–Proteus mirabilis, E. Coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae; Organisms typically not covered by Cephalosporins are LAME: Listeria, Atypicals (Chlamydia, Mycoplasma), MRSA & Enterococci. (Exception= Ceftaroline-covers MRSA)
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Cefoxitin
1) Gram-positive cocci, Haemophilus influenzae, Enterobacter aerogenes, Neisseria spp., Proteus mirabilis, E. Coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Serratia marcescens
2) Beta-lactam, 2nd Generation Cephalosporins; Beta-lactam rx that inhibits cell wall synthesis but are less susceptibl to penicillinases. Bactericidal
3) Hypersensitivity rxns, Vit K deficiency. Low cross-reactivity w/ Penicillins. Increased nephrotoxicity of Aminoglycosides.
4) Orgs covered by 2nd Generation=HEN PEcKS–Haemophilus influenzae, Enterobacter aerogenes, Neisseria spp., Proteus
mirabilis, E. Coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Serratia marcescens; Organisms typically not covered by Cephalosporins are LAME: Listeria,
Atypicals (Chlamydia, Mycoplasma), MRSA & Enterococci. (Exception= Ceftaroline-covers MRSA)
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Cefaclor
1) Gram-positive cocci, Haemophilus influenzae, Enterobacter aerogenes,
Neisseria spp., Proteus mirabilis, E. Coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae,
Serratia marcescens
2) Beta-lactam, 2nd Generation Cephalosporins; Beta-lactam rx that inhibits cell wall
synthesis but are less susceptibl to penicillinases. Bactericidal
3) Hypersensitivity rxns, Vit K deficiency. Low cross-reactivity w/ Penicillins. Increased nephrotoxicity of Aminoglycosides.
4) Orgs covered by 2nd Generation=HEN PEcKS–Haemophilus influenzae, Enterobacter aerogenes, Neisseria spp., Proteus
mirabilis, E. Coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Serratia marcescens; Organisms typically not covered by Cephalosporins are LAME: Listeria,
Atypicals (Chlamydia, Mycoplasma), MRSA & Enterococci. (Exception= Ceftaroline-covers MRSA)
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Cefuroxime
1) Gram-positive cocci, Haemophilus influenzae, Enterobacter aerogenes,
Neisseria spp., Proteus mirabilis, E. Coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae,
Serratia marcescens
2) Beta-lactam, 2nd Generation Cephalosporins; Beta-lactam rx that inhibits cell wall
synthesis but are less susceptibl to penicillinases. Bactericidal
3) Hypersensitivity rxns, Vit K deficiency. Low cross-reactivity w/ Penicillins. Increased nephrotoxicity of Aminoglycosides.
4) Orgs covered by 2nd Generation=HEN PEcKS–Haemophilus influenzae, Enterobacter aerogenes, Neisseria spp., Proteus
mirabilis, E. Coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Serratia marcescens; Organisms typically not covered by Cephalosporins are LAME: Listeria,
Atypicals (Chlamydia, Mycoplasma), MRSA & Enterococci. (Exception=
Ceftaroline-covers MRSA)
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Ceftriaxone
1) Serious gram-negative infections resistant to other Beta-lactams; **Ceftriaxone–meningitis & gonorrhea
2) Beta-lactam, 3rd Generation Cephalosporins; Beta-lactam rx that inhibits cell wall
synthesis but are less susceptibl to penicillinases. Bactericidal
3) Hypersensitivity rxns, Vit K deficiency. Low cross-reactivity w/ Penicillins. Increased nephrotoxicity of Aminoglycosides.
4) Organisms typically not covered by Cephalosporins are LAME: Listeria,
Atypicals (Chlamydia, Mycoplasma), MRSA & Enterococci. (Exception=
Ceftaroline-covers MRSA)
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Cefotaxime
1) Serious gram-negative infections resistant to other Beta-lactams
2) Beta-lactam, 3rd Generation Cephalosporins; Beta-lactam rx that inhibits cell wall
synthesis but are less susceptibl to penicillinases. Bactericidal
3) Hypersensitivity rxns, Vit K deficiency. Low cross-reactivity w/ Penicillins. Increased nephrotoxicity of Aminoglycosides.
4) Organisms typically not covered by Cephalosporins are LAME: Listeria,
Atypicals (Chlamydia, Mycoplasma), MRSA & Enterococci. (Exception=
Ceftaroline-covers MRSA)
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Ceftazidime
1) Serious gram-negative infections resistant to other Beta-lactams; **Ceftazidime–Pseudomonas.
2) Beta-lactam, 3rd Generation Cephalosporins; Beta-lactam rx that inhibits cell wall
synthesis but are less susceptibl to penicillinases. Bactericidal
3) Hypersensitivity rxns, Vit K deficiency. Low cross-reactivity w/ Penicillins. Increased nephrotoxicity of Aminoglycosides.
4) Organisms typically not covered by Cephalosporins are LAME: Listeria,
Atypicals (Chlamydia, Mycoplasma), MRSA & Enterococci. (Exception=
Ceftaroline-covers MRSA)
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Cefepime
1) Increase activity against Pseudomonas & gram-positive orgs
2) Beta-lactam, 4th Generation Cephalosporins; Beta-lactam rx that inhibits cell wall
synthesis but are less susceptibl to penicillinases. Bactericidal
3) Hypersensitivity rxns, Vit K deficiency. Low cross-reactivity w/ Penicillins. Increased nephrotoxicity of Aminoglycosides.
4) Organisms typically not covered by Cephalosporins are LAME: Listeria,
Atypicals (Chlamydia, Mycoplasma), MRSA & Enterococci. (Exception= Ceftaroline-covers MRSA)
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Ceftaroline
1) **Only Cephalosporin that covers MRSA
2) Beta-lactam, **Newest Generation Cephalosporin; Beta-lactam rx that inhibits cell wall
synthesis but are less susceptibl to penicillinases. Bactericidal
3) Hypersensitivity rxns, Vit K deficiency. Low cross-reactivity w/ Penicillins. Increased nephrotoxicity of Aminoglycosides.
4) Organisms typically not covered by Cephalosporins are LAME: Listeria,
Atypicals (Chlamydia, Mycoplasma), MRSA & Enterococci. (Exception= Ceftaroline-covers MRSA)
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Ertapenem
1) Gram-positive cocci, gram-negative rods, & anaerobes. Wide spectrum, but the significant side effects limit use to life-threatening
infections, or after other drugs have failed.
2) Beta-lactam, Newer Carbapenem; Bind PNC-binding proteins; Block transpeptidase cross-linking of peptidoglycan; Activates autolytic enzymes (=Same MOA as PNC)
3) GI distress, Skin rash, & CNS toxicity (seizures) at high plasma levels
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Doripenem
1) Gram-positive cocci, gram-negative rods, & anaerobes. Wide
spectrum, but the significant side effects limit use to life-threatening
infections, or after other drugs have failed.
2) Beta-lactam, Newer Carbapenem; Bind PNC-binding proteins; Block
transpeptidase cross-linking of peptidoglycan; Activates autolytic
enzymes (=Same MOA as PNC)
3) GI distress, Skin rash, & CNS toxicity (seizures) at high plasma levels
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Aztreonam
1) Gram-negative rods only–No activity against gram-positives or anaerobes. For penicllin-allergic pts & those w/ renal insufficiency who cannot tolerate aminoglycosides
2) Beta-lactam, Monobactam; Resistant to Beta-lactamases. Prevents peptidoglycan cross-linking by binding to PBP3. Synergistic w/ Aminoglycosides. No cross-allergenicity w/ Penicillins.
3) Usually nontoxic; Occasional GI upset
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Meropenem
1) Gram-positive cocci, gram-negative rods, & anaerobes. Wide spectrum, but the significant side effects limit use to life-threatening infections, or after other drugs have failed. **Meropenem, however, has a reduced risk of seizures & is stable to dehydropeptidase I.
2) Beta-lactam, Carbapenem; Bind PNC-binding proteins; Block transpeptidase cross-linking of peptidoglycan; Activates autolytic enzymes (=Same MOA as PNC)
3) GI distress, Skin rash, & CNS toxicity (seizures) at high plasma levels
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Imipenem (w/ Cilastatin)
1) Gram-positive cocci, gram-negative rods, & anaerobes. Wide spectrum, but the significant side effects limit use to life-threatening
infections, or after other drugs have failed. *Meropenem, however, has a reduced risk of seizures & is stable to dehydropeptidase I.
2) Beta-lactam, Carbapenem; *Imipenem–broad-spectrum, Beta-lactamase-resistant carbapenem. Bind PNC-binding proteins; Block
transpeptidase cross-linking of peptidoglycan; Activates autolytic enzymes (=Same MOA as PNC). **Always administered w/ Cilastatin (inhib of renal dehydropeptidase I) to decrease inactivation of drug in renal tubules.
3) GI distress, Skin rash, & CNS toxicity (seizures) at high plasma level
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Vancomycin
1) Gram-positive only–serious, amultidrug-resistant orgs, including MRSA, enterococci, & C. difficile (oral dose for pseudomembranous colitis)
2) Antimicrobial; Inhib cell wall peptidoglycan formation by binding D-ala D-ala portion of cell wall precursors. Bactericidal.
3) Nephrotoxicity, Ototoxicity, Thrombophlebitis, diffuse flushing–red man syndrome (can largely prevent by pretreatment w/ antihistamines & slow infusion rate). Well tolerated in general (–does NOT have many problems)
4) Resistance: Occurs w/ amino acid change of D-ala D-ala to D-ala D-lac. [“Pay back 2 D-alas (dollars) for VANdalizing (VANcomycin)]
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Streptomycin
1) Severe gram-negative rod infections. Synergistic w/ Beta-lactam Abs.
2) Aminoglycoside; Bactericidal. Inhibits formation of initiation complex & cause misreading of mRNA. Also block translocation. Req O2 for uptake; therefore, ineffective against anaerobes. (A “initiates” the Alphabet)
3) Nephrotoxicity (esp when used w/ Cephalosporins), Neuromuscular blockade, Ototoxicity (esp when used w/ Loop diuretics). Teratogen.
4) Resistance: Transferase enzymes that inactivate the drug by acetylation, phosphorylation, or adenylation.
4) Aminoglycoside Rxs & ADES: “MEAN”=(aMINoglycosides) GNATS caNNOT kill anaerobes–Gentamicin, Neomycin, Amikacin, Tobramycin, Streptomycin, Nephrotox, Neuromuscular blockade, Ototoxicity, Teratogen
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Tobramycin
1) Severe gram-negative rod infections. Synergistic w/ Beta-lactam Abs.
2) Aminoglycoside; Bactericidal. Inhibits formation of initiation complex
& cause misreading of mRNA. Also block translocation. Req O2 for
uptake; therefore, ineffective against anaerobes. (A “initiates” the Alphabet)
3) Nephrotoxicity (esp when used w/ Cephalosporins),
Neuromuscular blockade, Ototoxicity (esp when used w/ Loop diuretics). Teratogen.
4) Resistance: Transferase enzymes that inactivate the drug by acetylation, phosphorylation, or adenylation.
4) Aminoglycoside Rxs & ADES: “MEAN”=(aMINoglycosides) GNATS caNNOT kill anaerobes–Gentamicin, Neomycin, Amikacin, Tobramycin, Streptomycin, Nephrotox, Neuromuscular blockade, Ototoxicity, Teratogen
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Amikacin
1) Severe gram-negative rod infections. Synergistic w/ Beta-lactam Abs.
2) Aminoglycoside; Bactericidal. Inhibits formation of initiation complex
& cause misreading of mRNA. Also block translocation. Req O2 for
uptake; therefore, ineffective against anaerobes. (A “initiates” the Alphabet)
3) Nephrotoxicity (esp when used w/ Cephalosporins), Neuromuscular blockade, Ototoxicity (esp when used w/ Loop diuretics). Teratogen.
4) Resistance: Transferase enzymes that inactivate the drug by acetylation, phosphorylation, or adenylation.
4) Aminoglycoside Rxs & ADES: “MEAN”=(aMINoglycosides) GNATS caNNOT kill anaerobes–Gentamicin, Neomycin, Amikacin, Tobramycin, Streptomycin, Nephrotox, Neuromuscular blockade, Ototoxicity, Teratogen
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Neomycin
1) Severe gram-negative rod infections. Synergistic w/ Beta-lactam Abs.; *Neomycin–for bowel surgery
2) Aminoglycoside; Bactericidal. Inhibits formation of initiation complex
& cause misreading of mRNA. Also block translocation. Req O2 for
uptake; therefore, ineffective against anaerobes. (A “initiates” the Alphabet)
3) Nephrotoxicity (esp when used w/ Cephalosporins), Neuromuscular blockade, Ototoxicity (esp when used w/ Loop diuretics). Teratogen.
4) Resistance: Transferase enzymes that inactivate the drug by acetylation, phosphorylation, or adenylation.
4) Aminoglycoside Rxs & ADES: “MEAN”=(aMINoglycosides) GNATS caNNOT
kill anaerobes–Gentamicin, Neomycin, Amikacin, Tobramycin, Streptomycin, Nephrotox, Neuromuscular blockade, Ototoxicity, Teratogen
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Gentamicin
1) Severe gram-negative rod infections. Synergistic w/ Beta-lactam Abs.
2) Aminoglycoside; Bactericidal. Inhibits formation of initiation complex
& cause misreading of mRNA. Also block translocation. Req O2 for
uptake; therefore, ineffective against anaerobes. (A “initiates” the Alphabet)
3) Nephrotoxicity (esp when used w/ Cephalosporins), Neuromuscular blockade, Ototoxicity (esp when used w/ Loop diuretics). Teratogen.
4) Resistance: Transferase enzymes that inactivate the drug by acetylation, phosphorylation, or adenylation.
4) Aminoglycoside Rxs & ADES: “MEAN”=(aMINoglycosides) GNATS caNNOT kill anaerobes–Gentamicin, Neomycin, Amikacin, Tobramycin, Streptomycin, Nephrotox, Neuromuscular blockade, Ototoxicity, Teratogen
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Minocycline
1) Borrelia burgdorferi, M. pneumoniae. Drug’s ability to accumulate intracellularly makes it very effective against Rickettsia & Chlamydia.
2) Tetracycline; Bacteriostatic. Bind to 30S & present attachment of aminoacyl-tRNA; Limited CNS penetration. Do not take w/ milk, antacids, or iron-containing preparations b/c divalent cations inhib its absorption in the gut
3) GI distress, Discoloration of teeth & inhib of bone growth in children, Photosensitivity. Contraindicated in pregnancy.
4) Resistance: Decreased uptake into cells or Increased efflus of cell by plasmid-encoded transport pumps.
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Demeclocycline
1) Acts as diuretic in SIADH; *Rarely used as antibiotic (Role of abx= Borrelia burgdorferi, M. pneumoniae. Drug’s ability to accumulate intracellularly makes it very effective against Rickettsia & Chlamydia.)
2) Tetracycline; MOA in SIADH tx=ADH antagonist; MOA as abx=Bacteriostatic. Bind to 30S & present attachment of aminoacyl-tRNA; Limited CNS penetration. Do not take w/ milk, antacids, or iron-containing preparations b/c divalent cations inhib its absorption in the gut
3) GI distress, Discoloration of teeth & inhib of bone growth in children, Photosensitivity. Contraindicated in pregnancy.
4) Resistance: Decreased uptake into cells or Increased efflus of cell by plasmid-encoded transport pumps.
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Doxycycline
1) Borrelia burgdorferi, M. pneumoniae. Drug’s ability to accumulate
intracellularly makes it very effective against Rickettsia & Chlamydia.
2) Tetracycline; Bacteriostatic. Bind to 30S & present attachment of aminoacyl-tRNA; Limited CNS penetration. *Doxycycline is fecally eliminated & can be used in pts w/ renal failure. Do not take w/ milk, antacids, or iron-containing preparations b/c divalent cations inhib its absorption in the gut
3) GI distress, Discoloration of teeth & inhib of bone growth in children, Photosensitivity. Contraindicated in pregnancy.
4) Resistance: Decreased uptake into cells or Increased efflus of cell by plasmid-encoded transport pumps.
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Tetracycline
1) Borrelia burgdorferi, M. pneumoniae. Drug’s ability to accumulate
intracellularly makes it very effective against Rickettsia &
Chlamydia.
2) Tetracycline; Bacteriostatic. Bind to 30S & present attachment of aminoacyl-tRNA; Limited CNS penetration. Do not take w/ milk, antacids, or iron-containing preparations b/c divalent cations inhib its absorption in the gut
3) GI distress, Discoloration of teeth & inhib of bone growth in children, Photosensitivity. Contraindicated in pregnancy.
4) Resistance: Decreased uptake into cells or Increased efflus of cell by plasmid-encoded transport pumps.
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Erythromycin
1) Atypical pneumonias (Mycoplasma, Chlamydia, Legionella), STDs (for Chlamydia), & gram-positive cocci (Strep infections in pts allergic to penicillins)
2) Macrolide; Inhib protein synth by blocking translocation; Bind to 23S rRNA of 50S ribosomal subunit. Bacteriostatic.
3) Motility issues, Arrhythmia caused by prolonged QT, acute Cholecstatic hepatitis, Rash, eOsiniphilia (=MACRO). Increases serum concentration of theophyllines, oral anticoagulants.
4) Resistance: Methylation of 23S rRNA binding site.
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Clarithromycin
1) Atypical pneumonias (Mycoplasma, Chlamydia, Legionella), STDs (for
Chlamydia), & gram-positive cocci (Strep infections in pts allergic
to penicillins)
2) Macrolide; Inhib protein synth by blocking translocation; Bind to 23S rRNA of 50S ribosomal subunit. Bacteriostatic.
3) Motility issues, Arrhythmia caused by prolonged QT, acute Cholecstatic
hepatitis, Rash, eOsiniphilia (=MACRO). Increases serum concentration of
theophyllines, oral anticoagulants.
4) Resistance: Methylation of 23S rRNA binding site.
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Azithromycin
1) Atypical pneumonias (Mycoplasma, Chlamydia, Legionella), STDs (for
Chlamydia), & gram-positive cocci (Strep infections in pts allergic
to penicillins)
2) Macrolide; Inhib protein synth by blocking translocation; Bind to 23S rRNA of 50S ribosomal subunit. Bacteriostatic.
3) Motility issues, Arrhythmia caused by prolonged QT, acute Cholecstatic
hepatitis, Rash, eOsiniphilia (=MACRO). Increases serum concentration of
theophyllines, oral anticoagulants.
4) Resistance: Methylation of 23S rRNA binding site.
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Chloramphenicol
1) Meningitis (Haemophius influenzae, Neisseria meningitidis, Streptococcus pneumoniae). Conservative use d/t toxicities but often still used in developing countries b/c of low cost
2) Protein Synthesis Inhib; Blocks peptidyltransfease at 50s ribosomal subunit. Bacteriostatic
3) Anemia (dose dep), Aplastic aneima (dose dep), Gray baby syndrome (in premature infants b/c lack liver UDP-glucuronyl transferase)
4) Resistance: Plasmid-encoded acetyltransferase that inactivates drug
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Clindamycin
1) Anaerobic infections (e.g., Bacteroides fragilis, Clostridium perfringens) in aspiration pneumonia or lung abscesses. Also oroal infections w/ mouth anaerobes.
2) Protein Synthesis Inhib; Block peptide transfer (transpeptidation at 50s ribosomal subunit. Bacteriostatic.
3) Pseudomembranous colitis (C. dificile overgrowth), fever, diarrhea.
4) Clindamycin tx anaerobes ABOVE the diaphragm vs Metronidazole (which tx anaerobes BELOW the diaphragm)
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Sulfadiazine
1) Gram-positive, gram-negative, Nocardia, Chlamydia. Triple sulfas or SMX for simple UTI.
2) Sulfonamides; PABA antimetabolites inhib dihydropteroate synthase. Bacteriostatic.
3) Hypersensitivity rxns, Hemolysis if G6PD deficient, Nephrotoxicity
(tubulointerstitial nephritis), Photosensitivity, Kernicterus in
infants, Displace other drugs from albumin (e.g. Warfarin)
4) Resistance: Altered enzyme (bacterial dihydropteroate synthase), Decreased uptake, or Increased PABA synthesis
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Sulfisoxazole
1) Gram-positive, gram-negative, Nocardia, Chlamydia. Triple sulfas or SMX for simple UTI.
2) Sulfonamides; PABA antimetabolites inhib dihydropteroate synthase. Bacteriostatic.
3) Hypersensitivity rxns, Hemolysis if G6PD deficient, Nephrotoxicity
(tubulointerstitial nephritis), Photosensitivity, Kernicterus in
infants, Displace other drugs from albumin (e.g. Warfarin)
4) Resistance: Altered enzyme (bacterial dihydropteroate synthase), Decreased uptake, or Increased PABA synthesis
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Sulfamethoxazole (SMX)
1) Gram-positive, gram-negative, Nocardia, Chlamydia. Triple sulfas or SMX for simple UTI.
2) Sulfonamides; PABA antimetabolites inhib dihydropteroate synthase. Bacteriostatic.
3) Hypersensitivity rxns, Hemolysis if G6PD deficient, Nephrotoxicity (tubulointerstitial nephritis), Photosensitivity, Kernicterus in infants, Displace other drugs from albumin (e.g. Warfarin)
4) Resistance: Altered enzyme (bacterial dihydropteroate synthase), Decreased uptake, or Increased PABA synthesis
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Trimethoprim (TMP)
1) Used in combo w/ sulfonamides [trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX)], causing sequential block of folate synth. This combination is used to tx: UTIs, Shigella, Salmonella, Pneumocystic jirovecii pneumonia (tx & prophylaxis)
2) Inhib bacterial dihydrofolate reductase. Bacteriostatic
3) Megaloblastic anemia, leukopenia, granulocytopenia. [May alleviate w/ supplemental folinic acid (=Leucovorin rescue)]
4) TMP–Treats Marrow Poorly
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Ciprofloxacin
1) Gram-negative rods of urinary & GI tracts (including Pseudomonas), Neisseria, some gram-positive orgs
2) Fluoroquinolone; Inhib DNA gyrase (topoisomerase II) & topoisomerase IV. Bacterocidal. Must not be taken w/ antacids.
3) GI upset, Super infections, Skin rashes, HA, Dizziness. Less comonly–tendonitis, tendon rupture, leg cramps, & myalgias. Contraindicated in–pregnant women & children b/c animal studies show damage to cartilage. Some may cause prolonged QT interal. May cause tendon rupture in ppl >60 yo & in pts taking Prednisone.
4) Resistance: Chromosome-encodede mut in DNA gyrase, plasmid-mediated resistance, efflux pumps
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Norfloxacin
1) Gram-negative rods of urinary & GI tracts (including Pseudomonas), Neisseria, some gram-positive orgs
2) Fluoroquinolone; Inhib DNA gyrase (topoisomerase II) & topoisomerase IV. Bacterocidal. Must not be taken w/ antacids.
3) GI upset, Super infections, Skin rashes, HA, Dizziness. Less
comonly–tendonitis, tendon rupture, leg cramps, & myalgias.
Contraindicated in–pregnant women & children b/c animal studies
show damage to cartilage. Some may cause prolonged QT interal. May cause
tendon rupture in ppl >60 yo & in pts taking Prednisone.
4) Resistance: Chromosome-encodede mut in DNA gyrase, plasmid-mediated resistance, efflux pumps
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Levofloxacin
1) Gram-negative rods of urinary & GI tracts (including Pseudomonas), Neisseria, some gram-positive orgs
2) Fluoroquinolone; Inhib DNA gyrase (topoisomerase II) & topoisomerase IV. Bacterocidal. Must not be taken w/ antacids.
3) GI upset, Super infections, Skin rashes, HA, Dizziness. Less
comonly–tendonitis, tendon rupture, leg cramps, & myalgias.
Contraindicated in–pregnant women & children b/c animal studies
show damage to cartilage. Some may cause prolonged QT interal. May cause
tendon rupture in ppl >60 yo & in pts taking Prednisone.
4) Resistance: Chromosome-encodede mut in DNA gyrase, plasmid-mediated resistance, efflux pumps
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Ofloxacin
1) Gram-negative rods of urinary & GI tracts (including Pseudomonas), Neisseria, some gram-positive orgs
2) Fluoroquinolone; Inhib DNA gyrase (topoisomerase II) & topoisomerase IV. Bacterocidal. Must not be taken w/ antacids.
3) GI upset, Super infections, Skin rashes, HA, Dizziness. Less
comonly–tendonitis, tendon rupture, leg cramps, & myalgias.
Contraindicated in–pregnant women & children b/c animal studies
show damage to cartilage. Some may cause prolonged QT interal. May cause
tendon rupture in ppl >60 yo & in pts taking Prednisone.
4) Resistance: Chromosome-encodede mut in DNA gyrase, plasmid-mediated resistance, efflux pumps
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Sparfloxacin
1) Gram-negative rods of urinary & GI tracts (including Pseudomonas), Neisseria, some gram-positive orgs
2) Fluoroquinolone; Inhib DNA gyrase (topoisomerase II) & topoisomerase IV. Bacterocidal. Must not be taken w/ antacids.
3) GI upset, Super infections, Skin rashes, HA, Dizziness. Less
comonly–tendonitis, tendon rupture, leg cramps, & myalgias.
Contraindicated in–pregnant women & children b/c animal studies
show damage to cartilage. Some may cause prolonged QT interal. May cause
tendon rupture in ppl >60 yo & in pts taking Prednisone.
4) Resistance: Chromosome-encodede mut in DNA gyrase, plasmid-mediated resistance, efflux pumps
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Moxifloxacin
1) Gram-negative rods of urinary & GI tracts (including Pseudomonas), Neisseria, some gram-positive orgs
2) Fluoroquinolone; Inhib DNA gyrase (topoisomerase II) & topoisomerase IV. Bacterocidal. Must not be taken w/ antacids.
3) GI upset, Super infections, Skin rashes, HA, Dizziness. Less
comonly–tendonitis, tendon rupture, leg cramps, & myalgias.
Contraindicated in–pregnant women & children b/c animal studies
show damage to cartilage. Some may cause prolonged QT interal. May cause
tendon rupture in ppl >60 yo & in pts taking Prednisone.
4) Resistance: Chromosome-encodede mut in DNA gyrase, plasmid-mediated resistance, efflux pumps
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Gatifloxacin
1) Gram-negative rods of urinary & GI tracts (including Pseudomonas), Neisseria, some gram-positive orgs
2) Fluoroquinolone; Inhib DNA gyrase (topoisomerase II) & topoisomerase IV. Bacterocidal. Must not be taken w/ antacids.
3) GI upset, Super infections, Skin rashes, HA, Dizziness. Less
comonly–tendonitis, tendon rupture, leg cramps, & myalgias.
Contraindicated in–pregnant women & children b/c animal studies
show damage to cartilage. Some may cause prolonged QT interal. May cause
tendon rupture in ppl >60 yo & in pts taking Prednisone.
4) Resistance: Chromosome-encodede mut in DNA gyrase, plasmid-mediated resistance, efflux pumps
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Enoxacin
1) Gram-negative rods of urinary & GI tracts (including Pseudomonas), Neisseria, some gram-positive orgs
2) Fluoroquinolone; Inhib DNA gyrase (topoisomerase II) & topoisomerase IV. Bacterocidal. Must not be taken w/ antacids.
3) GI upset, Super infections, Skin rashes, HA, Dizziness. Less
comonly–tendonitis, tendon rupture, leg cramps, & myalgias.
Contraindicated in–pregnant women & children b/c animal studies
show damage to cartilage. Some may cause prolonged QT interal. May cause
tendon rupture in ppl >60 yo & in pts taking Prednisone.
4) Resistance: Chromosome-encodede mut in DNA gyrase, plasmid-mediated resistance, efflux pumps
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Nalidixic acid
1) Gram-negative rods of urinary & GI tracts (including Pseudomonas), Neisseria, some gram-positive orgs
2) Quinolone; Inhib DNA gyrase (topoisomerase II) & topoisomerase IV. Bacterocidal. Must not be taken w/ antacids.
3) GI upset, Super infections, Skin rashes, HA, Dizziness. Less
comonly–tendonitis, tendon rupture, leg cramps, & myalgias.
Contraindicated in–pregnant women & children b/c animal studies
show damage to cartilage. Some may cause prolonged QT interal. May cause
tendon rupture in ppl >60 yo & in pts taking Prednisone.
4) Resistance: Chromosome-encodede mut in DNA gyrase, plasmid-mediated resistance, efflux pumps
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Metronidazole
1) Txs Giardia, Entamoeba, Trichomonas, Gardnerella vaginalis, Anaerobes (Bacteroides, C. dificile). Used w/ proton pump inhib & Clarithromycin for “triple therapy” against H. Pylori (GET GAP on the Metro w/ metronidazole!)
2) Forms free radical toxic metabolites in the bacterial cell that damage DNA. Bactericidal, antiprotozoal
3) Disulfuram-like rxn w/ alcohol; HA, Metallic taste
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Antimicrobial Drugs: Prophylaxis & Tx
- M. tuberculosis
- M. avium-intracelluare
- M. leprae
Antimicrobial Drugs: Prophylaxis & Tx
- M. tuberculosis–Prophylaxis=Isoniazid & Tx=Rifampin, Isoniazid, Pyrazinamide, Ethambutol (RIPE for tx)
- M. avium-intracelluare–Prophylaxis=Azithromycin & Tx=Azithromycin, Rifampin, Ethanobutol, Streptomycin
- M. leprae–Prophylaxis=N/A & Tx=Long-term tx w/ Dapsone & Rifampin for tuberculoid form. Add Clofazimine for lepromatous form.
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Isoniazid (INH)
1) Mycobacteriium tuberculosis; Only drug used as solo prophylaxis against TB
2) Antimicrobial; Decreases synth of mycolic acids. Bacterial catalase-peroxidases (KatG) needed to convert INH to active metabolite
3) Neurotoxicity, Hepatotoxicity. Pyridoxine (vit B6) can prevent neurotoxicity, lupus (INH–Injures Neurons & Hepatocytes)
4) Different INH half-lives in fast vs slow acetylator
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Rifampin
1) Mycobacterium tuburculosis; Delays resistance to dapsone when used for leprosy. Used for meningococcal prophylaxis and chemoprophylaxis in contacts of children w/ Haemophilus influenzae type B
2) Antimicrobial; Inhib DNA-dep RNA polymerase
3) Minor hepatotoxicity & drug rxns (increased P-450); Orange body fluids (nonhazardous side effect)
4) 4 Rs–RNA polymerase inhib, Revs up microsomal P-450, Red/orange body fluids, Rapid resistance if used alone
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Pyrazinamide
1) Mycobacterium tuberculosis
2) Antimicrobial; Mech unknown–thought to acidify intracellular env via conversion to pyrazinoic acid. Effective in acidid pH of phagolysosomes, where TB engulfed by macs is found
3) Hyperuricemia, Hepatotoxicity
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Ethambutol
1) Mycobacterium tuberculosis
2) Antimicrobial; Decreases carbohydrate polymerization of mycobacterum cell wall by blocking arabinosyltransferase
3) optic neuropathy (red-green color blindness)
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Antimicrobial Prophylaxis:
-Meningococcal infection
- Ciprofloxacin (Rx of choice)
- Rifampin for children
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Antimicrobial Prophylaxis:
-Gonorrhea
-Ceftriaxone
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Antimicrobial Prophylaxis:
-Syphilis
-Benzathine penicllin G
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Antimicrobial Prophylaxis:
-History of recurrent UTIs
-TMP-SMX
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Antimicrobial Prophylaxis:
-Endocarditis w/ surgical or dental procedures
-Penicillins
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Antimicrobial Prophylaxis:
-Pregnant woman carrying group B strep
-Ampicillin
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Antimicrobial Prophylaxis:
-Strep pharyngitis in child w/ prior rheumatic fever
-Oral penicllin
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Antimicrobial Prophylaxis:
-Prevention of postsurgical infection due to S. aureus
-Cefazolin
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Antimicrobial Prophylaxis:
-Prevention of gonococcal or chlamydial conjunctivitis in newborn
-Erythromycin ointment
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
HIV: Prophylaxis Tx & Infection
- CD4 < 200 cells/mm3
- CD4 < 100 cells/mm3
- CD4 < 50 cells/mm3
HIV Prophylaxis Tx & Infection:
- CD4 < 200 cells/mm3=*TMP-SMX; Pneumocytis pneumonia
- CD4 < 100 cells/mm3=*TMP-SMX=Pneumocytis pneumona & Toxoplasmosis
- CD4 < 50 cells/mm3=Azithromycin; Mycobacterium avium complex
*Aerosolized Pentamidine–can be used if pt is unable to tolerate TMP-SMX, butt this may not prevent toxoplasmosis
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Tx for highly resistant bacteria:
- MRSA
- VRE
- MRSA tx = Vancomycin
- VRE tx =Linezolid & Streptogramins (quinupristin/dalfopristin)
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Amphotericin B
1) Serious systemic mycoses, Cryptococcus (w or w/o Flucytosine for cryptococcal meningitis), Blastomyces, Coccidioides, Histoplasma, Candida, Mucor. Intrathecally for fungal meningitis.
2) Antifungal; Alters membrane fnx–Binds ergosterol (unique to fungi), forms membrane pores that allow leakage of electrolytes (AmphoTERicin “TEARs” holes in fungal membrane)
3) Fever/chills (“shake & bake”), Hypotension, Nephrotoxicity, Arrhythmias, Anemia, IV phlebitis (“AMPHOTERRIble); Hydration reduces nephrotoxicity (see line #4); Liposomal Amphotericin reduced toxicity
4) Supplement K & Mg b/c of altered renal tubule permeability
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Nystatin
1) “Swish & swallow” for oral candidiasis (thrush); Topical for diaper rash or vaginal candidiasis
2) Antifungal; Same MOA as Amphotericin B [=Alters membrane fnx–Binds ergosterol (unique to fungi), forms membrane
pores that allow leakage of electrolytes (AmphoTERicin “TEARs” holes in
fungal membrane)]. Topical form b/c too toxic for systemic use
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Fluconazole
1) Local & Less serious systemic mycoses; Floconazole specific=Chronic suppression of cryptoccal meningitis in AIDs pts & candida infection of all types
2) Antifungal-Azole; Inhib fungal sterol (ergosterol) synth by inhib P-450 enzyme that converts lanostrerol to ergosterol
3) Testosterone synth inhib (gynecomastia) Liver dysfnx (inhib cytochrome P-450)
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Ketoconazole
1) Local & Less serious systemic mycoses
2) Antifungal-Azole; Inhib fungal sterol (ergosterol) synth by inhib P-450 enzyme that converts lanostrerol to ergosterol
3) Testosterone synth inhib (gynecomastia, esp Ketoconazole) Liver dysfnx (inhib cytochrome P-450)
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Clotrimazole
1) Local & Less serious systemic mycoses; Clotrimazole (& Miconazole) specific=Topical fungal infections
2) Antifungal-Azole; Inhib fungal sterol (ergosterol) synth by inhib P-450 enzyme that converts lanostrerol to ergosterol
3) Testosterone synth inhib (gynecomastia) Liver dysfnx (inhib cytochrome P-450)
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Miconazole
1) Local & Less serious systemic mycoses; Miconazole (& Clotrimazole) specific=Topical fungal infections
2) Antifungal-Azole; Inhib fungal sterol (ergosterol) synth by inhib P-450 enzyme that converts lanostrerol to ergosterol
3) Testosterone synth inhib (gynecomastia) Liver dysfnx (inhib cytochrome P-450)
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Itraconazole
1) Local & Less serious systemic mycoses; Itraconazole specific=Tx for Bastomyces, Coccidiodes, & Histoplasma
2) Antifungal-Azole; Inhib fungal sterol (ergosterol) synth by inhib P-450 enzyme that converts lanostrerol to ergosterol
3) Testosterone synth inhib (gynecomastia) Liver dysfnx (inhib cytochrome P-450)
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Voriconazole
1) Local & Less serious systemic mycoses
2) Antifungal-Azole; Inhib fungal sterol (ergosterol) synth by inhib P-450 enzyme that converts lanostrerol to ergosterol
3) Testosterone synth inhib (gynecomastia) Liver dysfnx (inhib cytochrome P-450)
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Flucytosine
1) Tx of systemic fungal infections (esp. meningitis caused by Cryptococcus) in combo w/ Amphotericin B
2) Antifungal; Inhib DNA & RNA biosynth by conversion to 5-fluorouracil by cytosine deaminase
3) BM suppression
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Caspofungin
1) Invasive aspergilliosis, Candida
2) Antifungal; Inhib cell wall synth by inhibiting synth of Beta-glucan
3) GI upset, flushing (by histasmine release)
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Micafungin
1) Invasive aspergilliosis, Candida
2) Antifungal; Inhib cell wall synth by inhibiting synth of Beta-glucan
3) GI upset, flushing (by histasmine release)
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Terbinafine
1) Tx dermatophytoses (esp onchomycosis=fungal infection of finger or toe nails)
2) Antifungal; Inhib fungal enzyme squalene epoxidase
3) Abn LFTs, Visual disturbances
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Griseofulvin
1) PO tx of superficial infections; Inhib growth of dermatophytes (tinea, ringworm)
2) Antifungal; Interferes w/ microtubule fnx; Disrupts mitosis. Deposits in keratin-containing tissues (e.g. nails)
3) Teratogenic, Carinogenic, Confusion, HAs, Increase P-450 & warfarin metabolism
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Pyrimethamine
1) Tx Toxoplasmosis
2) Antiprotozoan
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Suramin
1) Tx Trypanosoma brucei
2) Antiprotozoan
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Melarsoprol
1) Tx Trypanosoma brucei
2) Antiprotozoan
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Nifurtimox
1) Tx Trypansoma cruzi
2) Antiprotozoan
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Sodium stibogluconate
1) Tx Leishmaniasis
2) Antiprotozoan
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Chloroquine
1) Tx of plasmodial species other than P. falciparium ( d/t high resistance; see line #4)
2) Blocks detoxification of heme into hemozoin. Heme accumulates and is toxic to plasmodia
3) Retinopathy
4) P. falciparum mechanism of resistance: Membrane pump that decreases intracellular concentration of Chloroquine; Tx P. falciparum w/ Artemether/Lumifantrine OR Atovaquone/Proguanil; Tx life-threatening malaria w/ Quinidine in US (quinine elsewere) or Artisunate
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Txs for P. falciparum
- Artemether/Lumifantrine OR Atovaquone/Proguanil
- NOT Chloroquine (d/t resistance)
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Txs for life-threatening malaria
-Quinidine in US (quinine elsewere) or Artisunate
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Mebendazole
2) Antihelminthic therapy; Immobilize helminths
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Pyrantel pamoate
2) Antihelminthic therapy; Immobilize helminths
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Ivermectin
2) Antihelminthic therapy; Immobilize helminths
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Diethylcarbamazine
2) Antihelminthic therapy; Immobilize helminths
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Praziquantel
1) Tx for flukes (trematodes, e.g. Schistosoma)
2) Antihelminthic therapy; Immobilize helminths
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Zanamivir
1) Tx and prevention of: Influenza A & B
2) Antiviral therapy; Inhib influenza neuraminidase, Decreasing the release of pogeny virus
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Oseltmavir
1) Tx and prevention of: Influenza A & B
2) Antiviral therapy; Inhib influenza neuraminidase, Decreasing the release of pogeny virus
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Ribavirin
1) RSV, Chronic hepatitis C
2) Antiviral therapy; Inhib synth of guanine nucleotides by competitively inhibiting IMP dehydrogenase
3) Hemolytic anemia, Severe teratogen
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Acyclovir
1) HSV & ZVZ; Weak activity against EBV. No activity against CMV. Used for HSZ-induced mucocutaneous & genital lesions as well as encephalitis. Prophylaxis in immunocompromised pts. No effect on latent forms of HSZ & ZVZ.
2) Antiviral therapy; Monophosphorylated by HSV/VZV thymidine kinase. Guanosine analog. Triphosphate formed by cellular enzymes. Preferentially inihib viral DNA polymerase by chain termination
4) Mechanism of resistance: Mutated viral thymidine kinase
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Valacyclovir
1) HSV & ZVZ; Weak activity against EBV. No activity against CMV. Used for HSZ-induced mucocutaneous & genital lesions as well as encephalitis. Prophylaxis in immunocompromised pts. No effect on latent
forms of HSZ & ZVZ.
2) Antiviral therapy; = a prodrug of Acyclovir, so has better oral bioavailability vs Acyclovir Monophosphorylated by HSV/VZV thymidine kinase. Guanosine analog. Triphosphate formed by cellular enzymes. Preferentially inihib viral DNA polymerase by chain termination
4) Mechanism of resistance: Mutated viral thymidine kinase
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Famciclovir
1) Herpes Zoster
2) Antiviral therapy; Related to Acyclovir
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Ganciclovir
1) CMV, esp in immunocompromised pts.
2) Antiviral therapy; 5’-monophosphate formed CMV viral kinase Guanosine analog. Triphosphate formed by cellular kinases. Preferentially inhib viral DNA polymerase
3) Leukopenia, Neutropenia, Thrombocytopenia, Renal toxicity; More toxic to host enzymes vs Acyclovir
4) Mechanism of resistance: Mutated CMV DNA polymerase or lack of viral kinase
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Valganciclovir
1) CMV, esp in immunocompromised pts.
2) Antiviral therapy; a prodrug of Ganciclovir, so has better ora bioavailability vs Ganciclovir 5’-monophosphate formed CMV viral kinase Guanosine analog. Triphosphate formed by cellular kinases. Preferentially inhib viral DNA polymerase
3) Leukopenia, Neutropenia, Thrombocytopenia, Renal toxicity; More toxic to host enzymes vs Acyclovir
4) Mechanism of resistance: Mutated CMV DNA polymerase or lack of viral kinase
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Foscarnet
1) CMV retinitis in immunocompromised pts when Ganciclovir fails; Acyclovir-resistant HSV
2) Antiviral therapy; A pyrophosphate analog (Foscarnet=pyroFOSphate analog). Viral DNA polymerase inhib that binds to pyrophosphate-binding site of the enzyme. Does not req activation by viral kinase
3) Nephrotoxicity
4) Mechanism of resistance: Mutated DNA polymerase
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Cidofovir
1) CMV retinitis in immunocompromised pts; Acyclovir-resistant HSV
2) Antiviral therapy; Preferentially inhib viral DNA polymerase. Does not req phosphorylation by viral kinase. Long t-1/2.
3) Nephrotoxicity (co-admin w/ Probenecid & IV saline to reduce toxicity)
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
HIV Therapy:
- Name
- When to initiate
- Drug regimen
-Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART)
-Initiate when pts present w/ AIDS-defining illness, low CD4+ cts (<500 cells/mm3), or high viral load
-Regimen consists of (3) drugs to prevent resistance:
–2 nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhib (NRTIs)
+
–1 non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhib (NNRTI) OR 1 protease inhib OR 1 integrase inhib
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Lopinavir
1) HIV therapy
2) Protease inhib; Prevents maturation of new viruses by cleaving HIV-1 protease (Assembly of virions depends on HIV-1 protease, which cleaves polypeptide products of HIV mRNA into their functional parts)
3) Hyperglycemia, GI intolerance (N/D), Lipodystrophy, Nephropathy
4) All protease inhibitors end in -navir [ Navir (never) tease a protease]
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Atazanavir
1) HIV therapy
2) Protease inhib; Prevents maturation of new viruses
by cleaving HIV-1 protease (Assembly of virions depends on HIV-1
protease, which cleaves polypeptide products of HIV mRNA into their
functional parts)
3) Hyperglycemia, GI intolerance (N/D), Lipodystrophy, Nephropathy
4) All protease inhibitors end in -navir [ Navir (never) tease a protease]
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Darunavir
1) HIV therapy
2) Protease inhib; Prevents maturation of new viruses
by cleaving HIV-1 protease (Assembly of virions depends on HIV-1
protease, which cleaves polypeptide products of HIV mRNA into their
functional parts)
3) Hyperglycemia, GI intolerance (N/D), Lipodystrophy, Nephropathy
4) All protease inhibitors end in -navir [ Navir (never) tease a protease]
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Fosaprenavir
1) HIV therapy
2) Protease inhib; Prevents maturation of new viruses
by cleaving HIV-1 protease (Assembly of virions depends on HIV-1
protease, which cleaves polypeptide products of HIV mRNA into their
functional parts)
3) Hyperglycemia, GI intolerance (N/D), Lipodystrophy, Nephropathy
4) All protease inhibitors end in -navir [ Navir (never) tease a protease]
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Saquinavir
1) HIV therapy
2) Protease inhib; Prevents maturation of new viruses
by cleaving HIV-1 protease (Assembly of virions depends on HIV-1
protease, which cleaves polypeptide products of HIV mRNA into their
functional parts)
3) Hyperglycemia, GI intolerance (N/D), Lipodystrophy, Nephropathy
4) All protease inhibitors end in -navir [ Navir (never) tease a protease]
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Ritonavir
1) HIV therapy
2) Protease inhib; Prevents maturation of new viruses
by cleaving HIV-1 protease (Assembly of virions depends on HIV-1
protease, which cleaves polypeptide products of HIV mRNA into their
functional parts)
3) Hyperglycemia, GI intolerance (N/D), Lipodystrophy, Nephropathy
4) All protease inhibitors end in -navir [ Navir (never) tease a protease]; Ritonavir specific=CYP450 inhib
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Indinavir
1) HIV therapy
2) Protease inhib; Prevents maturation of new viruses
by cleaving HIV-1 protease (Assembly of virions depends on HIV-1
protease, which cleaves polypeptide products of HIV mRNA into their
functional parts)
3) Hyperglycemia, GI intolerance (N/D), Lipodystrophy, Nephropathy; Indinavir specific ADE=Hematuria
4) All protease inhibitors end in -navir [ Navir (never) tease a protease]
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Tenofovir (TDF)
1) HIV therapy
2) Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhib (NRTI); Completely inhib nucleotide binding to reverse transcriptase & terminate te DNA chain (lack a 3’ OH group)
3) BM suppression (can be reversed w/ G-CSF & EPO), Peripheral neuropathy, Lactic Acidosis
4) Is a nucleotide analog, so does not have to be activated (vs other NRTIs, which are nucleoside analogs & therefore, req activation)
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Emtricitabine (FTC)
1) HIV therapy
2) Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhib (NRTI);
Completely inhib nucleotide binding to reverse transcriptase &
terminate te DNA chain (lack a 3’ OH group)
3) BM suppression (can be reversed w/ G-CSF & EPO), Peripheral neuropathy; Lactic acidosis
4) Must be phosphorylated to be activated (True of all NRTIs, except Tenofovir b/c it is a nucleotide vs nucleoside analog)
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Abacavir (ABC)
1) HIV therapy
2) Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhib (NRTI);
Completely inhib nucleotide binding to reverse transcriptase &
terminate te DNA chain (lack a 3’ OH group)
3) BM suppression (can be reversed w/ G-CSF & EPO), Peripheral neuropathy; Lactic acidosis
4) Must be phosphorylated to be activated (True of all NRTIs, except Tenofovir b/c it is a nucleotide vs nucleoside analog)
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Lamivudine (3TC)
1) HIV therapy
2) Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhib (NRTI);
Completely inhib nucleotide binding to reverse transcriptase &
terminate te DNA chain (lack a 3’ OH group)
3) BM suppression (can be reversed w/ G-CSF & EPO), Peripheral neuropathy; Lactic acidosis
4) Must be phosphorylated to be activated (True of all NRTIs, except Tenofovir b/c it is a nucleotide vs nucleoside analog)
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Zidovudine (ZDV, formerly AZT)
1) HIV therapy
2) Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhib (NRTI);
Completely inhib nucleotide binding to reverse transcriptase &
terminate te DNA chain (lack a 3’ OH group)
3) BM suppression (can be reversed w/ G-CSF & EPO), Peripheral neuropathy; Lactic acidosis; ZDZ specific ADE=Anemia
4) Used for general prophylaxis & during pregnancy to reduce risk of fetal transmission; Must be phosphorylated to be activated (the second statement is true of all NRTIs, except Tenofovir b/c it is a nucleotide vs nucleoside analog)
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Didanosine (ddl)
1) HIV therapy
2) Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhib (NRTI);
Completely inhib nucleotide binding to reverse transcriptase &
terminate te DNA chain (lack a 3’ OH group)
3) BM suppression (can be reversed w/ G-CSF & EPO), Peripheral neuropathy; Lactic acidosis
4) Must be phosphorylated to be activated (True of all NRTIs, except Tenofovir b/c it is a nucleotide vs nucleoside analog)
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Stavudine (d4T)
1) HIV therapy
2) Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhib (NRTI);
Completely inhib nucleotide binding to reverse transcriptase &
terminate te DNA chain (lack a 3’ OH group)
3) BM suppression (can be reversed w/ G-CSF & EPO), Peripheral neuropathy; Lactic acidosis
4) Must be phosphorylated to be activated (True of all NRTIs, except Tenofovir b/c it is a nucleotide vs nucleoside analog)
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Nevirapine
1) HIV therapy
2) Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhib (NNRTI); Bind to reverse transcriptase at site different from NRTIs (Nucleoside RTIs). Do not req phosphorylation to be active or compete w/ nucleotides
3) BM suppression (can be reversed w/ G-CSF & EPO), Peripheral neuropathy; Rash
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Efazirenz
1) HIV therapy
2) Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhib (NNRTI);
Bind to reverse transcriptase at site different from NRTIs (Nucleoside
RTIs). Do not req phosphorylation to be active or compete w/ nucleotides
3) BM suppression (can be reversed w/ G-CSF & EPO), Peripheral neuropathy; Rash
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Delavirdine
1) HIV therapy
2) Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhib (NNRTI);
Bind to reverse transcriptase at site different from NRTIs (Nucleoside
RTIs). Do not req phosphorylation to be active or compete w/ nucleotides
3) BM suppression (can be reversed w/ G-CSF & EPO), Peripheral neuropathy; Rash
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Raltegravir
1) HIV therapy
2) Integrase inhib; Inhibits HIV genome integration into host cell chromosome by reversibly inhibiting HIV integrase
3) Hypercholesterolemia
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
IFN-Alpha
1) Chronic hepatitis B & C; Kaposi’s sarcoma
2) Interferon; Glycoproteins synth by virus-infected cells; Blocks replication of both RNA & DNA viruses
3) Neutropenia, Myopathy
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
IFN-Beta
1) MS
2) Interferon; Glycoproteins synth by virus-infected cells; Blocks replication of both RNA & DNA viruses
3) Neutropenia, Myopathy
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
IFN-Gamma
1) NADPH oxidase deficiency
2) Interferon; Glycoproteins synth by virus-infected cells; Blocks replication of both RNA & DNA viruses
3) Neutropenia, Myopathy
1) uses 2) class/ MOA 3) ADE 4)Fun fact/note
Abx to avoid in pregnancy
Contraindicated in Pregnancy –> Adverse Effect:
- Sulfonamides –> Kernicterus
- Aminoglycosides –> Ototoxicity
- Fluoroquinolones –> Cartolage damage
- Clarithromycin –> Embryotoxic
- Tetracyclines –> Discolored teeth, Inhib of bone growth
- Ribavirin (antiviral) –> Teratogenic
- Griseofulvin (antifungal) –> Teratogenic
- Chloramphenicol –> “Gray baby”
(SAFe Children Take Really Good Care)
