Microbiology - Pharmacology Flashcards
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How do penicillin drugs work?
Binds to penicillin-binding proteins (transpeptidases) and blocks cross-linking of peptidoglycan
Can be inactivated by penicillinase/β-lactam
Penicillin G
Penicillinase-sensitive penicillin
IV and IM forms
Bactericidal from gram + cocci/rods, gram - cocci, spirochetes
SA: hypersensitivity reactions, hemolytic anemia
Penicillin V
Penicillinase-sensitive penicillin
Oral
Bactericidal from gram + cocci/rods, gram - cocci, spirochetes
SA: hypersensitivity reactions, hemolytic anemia
Ampicillin
Extended-spectrum penicillinase-sensitive aminopenicillin
Can be combined with clavulanic acid (β-lactamase inhibitor)
SA: hypersensitivity reactions, rash, pseudomembranous colitis
Amoxicillin
Extended-spectrum penicillinase-sensitive aminopenicillin
Better oral bioavailability than ampicillin
Can be combined with clavulanic acid (β-lactamase)
SA: hypersensitivity reactions, rash, pseudomembranous colitis
Oxacillin
Narrow-spectrum penicillinase-resistant penicillin
Resistant to penicillinase (bulky R group blocks access to β-lactam ring)
Indicated for MSSA
SA: hypersensitivity reactions, interstitial nephritis
Nafcillin
Narrow-spectrum penicillinase-resistant penicillin
Resistant to penicillinase (bulky R group blocks access to β-lactam ring)
Indicated for MSSA
SA: hypersensitivity reactions, interstitial nephritis
Dicloxacillin
Narrow-spectrum penicillinase-resistant penicillin
Resistant to penicillinase (bulky R group blocks access to β-lactam ring)
Indicated for MSSA, mastitis
SA: hypersensitivity reactions, interstitial nephritis
Ticarcillin
Extended-spectrum antipseudomonal carboxypenicillin
Can be combined with a β-lactamase inhibitor (clavulanic acid, sulbactam, tazobactam)
Indicated for pseudomonas and gram - rods
SA: hypersensitivity reactions
Piperacillin
Extended-spectrum antipseudomonal carboxypenicillin
Can be combined with a β-lactamase inhibitor (clavulanic acid, sulbactam, tazobactam)
Indicated for pseudomonas and gram - rods
SA: hypersensitivity reactions
How do cephalosporins work?
β-lactam drugs that inhibit cell wall synthesis by inhibiting peptidoglycan cross-linking
Less susceptible to penicillinases
Bactericidal
Low cross-reactivity with penicillins
Cefazolin
1st generation cephalosporin
Indicated for gram + cocci, Proteus mirabilis, E. coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae
Used prior to surgery to prevent S. aureus wound infections
SA: hypersensitivity reactions, vitamin K deficiency, ↑ nephrotoxicity of aminoglycosides
Cephalexin
1st generation cephalosporin
Indicated for gram + cocci, Proteus mirabilis, E. coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae
SA: hypersensitivity reactions, vitamin K deficiency, ↑ nephrotoxicity of aminoglycosides
Cefoxitin
2nd generation cephalosporin
Indicated for gram + cocci, Haemophilus pneumoaniae, Enterobacter aerogenes, Neisseria, Proteius mirabilis, E. coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Serratia marcescens
SA: hypersensitivity reactions, vitamin K deficiency, ↑ nephrotoxicity of aminoglycosides
Cefaclor
2nd generation cephalosporin
Indicated for gram + cocci, Haemophilus pneumoaniae, Enterobacter aerogenes, Neisseria, Proteius mirabilis, E. coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Serratia marcescens
SA: hypersensitivity reactions, vitamin K deficiency, ↑ nephrotoxicity of aminoglycosides
Cefuroxime
2nd generation cephalosporin
Indicated for gram + cocci, Haemophilus pneumoaniae, Enterobacter aerogenes, Neisseria, Proteius mirabilis, E. coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Serratia marcescens
SA: hypersensitivity reactions, vitamin K deficiency, ↑ nephrotoxicity of aminoglycosides
Ceftriaxone
3rd generation cephalosporin
Indicated for serious gram - infections resistant to other β-lactams like meningitis and gonorrhea
SA: hypersensitivity reactions, vitamin K deficiency, ↑ nephrotoxicity of aminoglycosides
Cefotaxime
3rd generation cephalosporin
Indicated for serious gram - infections resistant to other β-lactams
SA: hypersensitivity reactions, vitamin K deficiency, ↑ nephrotoxicity of aminoglycosides
Ceftazidime
3rd generation cephalosporin
Indicated for serious gram - infections resistant to other β-lactams like pseudomonas
SA: hypersensitivity reactions, vitamin K deficiency, ↑ nephrotoxicity of aminoglycosides
Cefepime
4th generation cephalosporin
↑ activity against Pseudomonas and gram + organisms
SA: hypersensitivity reactions, vitamin K deficiency, ↑ nephrotoxicity of aminoglycosides
Ceftaroline
5th generation cephalosporin
Broad gram + and gram - coverage including MRSA but not Pseudomonas
SA: hypersensitivity reactions, vitamin K deficiency, ↑ nephrotoxicity of aminoglycosides
How do monobactams (e.g. aztreonam) work?
Monobactams bind to penicillin-binding proteins to prevent peptidoglycan cross-linking of the cell wall
Synergistic with aminoglycosides
No cross-allergenicity with penicillins
Resistant to β-lactamase
Indicated for gram - rods only in patients allergic to penicillins or have renal insufficiency and cannot tolerate aminoglycosides
SA: GI upset
Imipenem
Broad-spectrum β-lactamase-resistent carbapenem
Indicated for gram + cocci, gram - rods, and anaerobes
SA: GI distress, skin rash, CNS toxicity/seizures
Always administer with dilastin (inhibitor of renal dehydropeptidase I) to decreased inactivation of the drug in the renal tubules
Meropenem
Broad-spectrum β-lactamase-resistent carbapenem
Indicated for gram + cocci, gram - rods, and anaerobes
SA: GI distress, skin rash, decreased risk of CNS toxicity/seizures