Osteomyelitis by Staph Aureus Flashcards
1
Q
Ceftriaxone
Beta Lactam
A
Inhibit bacterial cell wall synthesis = transpeptidation
Side effects: rash, diarrhoea
2
Q
Vancomycin
Similar to Fosfomycin
A
Inhibit bacterial cell wall synthesis = transglycosylation
Side effects: Red Man’s syndrome, nephrotoxicity, ototoxicity
3
Q
What drug class is Ceftriaxone?
A
Beta Lactam Abx
4
Q
What drug class is Vancomycin?
A
Non-beta Lactam / Glycopeptide