Penicillins Flashcards
What is the MOA of PCN?
-Inhibit cell wall synthesis
-Beta-lactam d/t beta lactam rings
Is PCN bactericidal or bacteriostatic?
bactericidal
What is the resistance of pcn?
-Gram negative outer membrane
-Penicillinases - beta lactamases
-Altered pcn binding code decreases affinity to PBP ( ex: MRSA)
What is the bacterial genetic code that decreases affinity to PBP?
MRSA
Name two narrow spectrum antibiotics of PCN?
PCN V and PCN G
What gram is PCN V and PCN G?
gram +
What gram + bacteria does PCN V and PCN G have?
streptococcus ( group A strep) , Neisseria gonorrhea
Is narrow spectrum PCN V and PCN G penicillinase sensitive?
YES
Which PCN is anti-staph?
dicloxacillin, nafcillin
Which PCN is penicillinase-resistant?
dicloxacillin, nafcillin
What gram is dicloxacillin, nafcillin?
Gram + and gram -
Which staph is dicloxacillin, nafcillin?
staph aureus
Gram + and gram -
Which PCN is broad spectrum?
Aminopenicillins
Ampicillin ( Polycillin)
Amoxicillin (Amoxil)
Uses:
Acute sinusitis
strep pharyngitis
cellulitis
acute otitis media
uncomplicated uti
Aminopenicillins
Ampicillin ( Polycillin)
Amoxicillin (Amoxil)
What gram is Aminopenicillins-
Ampicillin ( Polycillin) and Amoxicillin (Amoxil)
Gram + and increased gram - activity
who has this bacteria?
Haemophiles (H. flu), E. coli, proteus Mirabellis, enterococcus, Neisseria
Ampicillin ( Polycillin) and Amoxicillin (Amoxil)
What is a potential AE for PCN?
hives, itching, rash, bronchospasm (anaphylaxis)
What do you ask a patient about pcn allergy?
What was the allergic reaction?
What category is pcn?
category B
which pcn is extended spectrum?
piperacillin (Zosyn)
where is piperacillin ( Zosyn) given?
acute care IV
which antibiotic is antipseudomonal?
piperacillin (Zosyn)
uses:
pyelonephritis, cellulitis, pneumonia
piperacillin (Zosyn)
who has this bacteria?
proteus Mirabellis, enterococcus, Neisseria, pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterobacter
piperacillin (Zosyn)
what is the step up antibiotic?
amoxicillin/ clavulanic (Augmentin) and
ampicillin/sulbactam (UNASYN)
what is combined with beta lactamase inhibitor?
amoxicillin/ clavulanic (Augmentin) and
ampicillin/sulbactam (UNASYN)
why is amoxicillin/ clavulanic (Augmentin) and
ampicillin/sulbactam (UNASYN) used?
to combat resistance
What MOA is tetracycline?
-inhibit BACTERIAL protein synthesis
-Bacteriastatic