Module 2 Drug Flashcards
What are some examples of, and MOA for Penicillins?
PCN-β-lactam
Examples: Pen V and Pen G Broad-spectrum penicillins: Amoxicillin Ampicillin Augmentin Extended-spectrum Piperacillin Augmentin/Unasyn
MOA: Weaken the organism’s cell wall causing an excessive amount of water to be taken up and rupturing the cell wall, thus disrupting cell wall synthesis and promoting destruction.
What are the Safety considerations/contraindications/D2D associated with Penicillins?
It is contraindicated in anyone with a history of type one allergic reaction to pcn.
Caution in patients with allergy to cephalosporin.
What are some examples of 1st Gen Cephalosporins?
Cephalosporins: β-lactam
Examples: Duricef, Keflex
What are the Safety considerations/contraindications/D2D associated with 1st Gen Cephalosporins?
Cross sensitivity if Type I PCN allergy
What are some examples of 2nd Gen Cephalosporins?
2nd Gen Cephalosporins β-lactam
Examples: Cefzil, Ceftin
What are some examples of 3rd Gen Cephalosporins?
3rd Gen Cephalosporins β-lactam
Examples: Rocephin, Omnicef
What is the Mechanism of Action of all generations of cephalorporins?
Interferes with cell wall synthesis.
What are some examples of 4th Gen Cephalosporins?
4th Gen Cephalosporins β-lactam
Examples: Cefepime
What are some examples of, and MOA for Fluoroquinolones?
Examples: Ciprofloxin, Levaquin, Avelox/Factiva
MOA: Act by interfering with DNA gyrase which is the enzyme responsible for the stranding of bacterial DNA synthesis, as well as bacterial growth and replication. They are bactericidal.
What are the Safety considerations/contraindications/D2D associated with Fluoroquinolones?
*Use with caution in underlying CNS pathology and renal impairment.
It should not be prescribed for patients with peripheral atherosclerotic vascular disease, hypertension, Marfan’s syndrome, and the elderly due to the increased risk of aortic aneurysm.
Potential for significant decreases in blood sugar and certain mental health side effects.
*QT prolongation
What is the Black Box Warning associated with Fluroiquinolones?
Tendon Rupture?
What patients cannot receive Flurouquinolones?
In general, it should not be used during pregnancy and lactation.
*Not for use in children under age 18.
Increase risk of C. diff
What are some examples of, and MOA for Carbapenems?
Carbapenems β-lactam
Example: Imipenem
MOA: Weaken the cell wall
What are the Safety considerations/contraindications/D2D associated with Carbapenems?
Parenteral administration is reserved for pts who cannot be treated with a narrower spectrum
It interacts with Valproate and can cause breakthrough seizures.
What are some examples of, and MOA for Macrolides (Early and Later gen)?
Early Generation: Erythromycin
Later Generation: Azithromycin
MOA: Control the development or reproduction of bacteria and inhibit protein synthesis.
What are the Safety considerations/contraindications/D2D associated with Macrolides?
*QT prolongation: Clarithromycin, erythromycin, and telithromycin; D2D with warfarin
What are some examples of, and MOA for Tetracyclines?
Examples: Doxycycline, Minocycline
MOA: Obstruct the synthesis of protein by competing for the binding of the RNA ribosome to diminish the essential functions of growth and repair.
What patients cannot receive Tetracyclines?
Tetracyclines contraindicated in pregnancy and for children under 8
Tetracycline breastfeeding See PLLR controversial in breastfeeding
What are some examples of, and MOA for Sulfonamides?
Examples: Bactrim, Septra
MOA: Inhibition of folate metabolism