Pharm 3 Flashcards
MIC
The lowest concentration of an antimicrobial that will inhibit the visible growth of an organism
Post-antibiotic effect
Period of time after complete removal of an antibiotic during which there is no growth of the target organism
Patient specific antibiotic factors
Renal, hepatic function
Age
Size
Drug specific Abx factors
IV vs. PO
Bacteriostatic vs -cidal
Cost
Distribution
Bacterial resistance mechanisms
Inactivation by beta lactamases (+new/other -ases, ex carbapenemase)
New binding proteins w/ decreased affinity for Abx
Decreased permeability of bacterial cell wall
Modification of cell membrane constituents that prevent penetration
G+ aerobes
Staph, Strep, Enterococcus, Listeria
G- aerobes
E. coli, Klebsiella, Proteus, Pseudomonas, Moraxella
G+ anaerobes
Peptococcus, peptostreptococcus, Clostridium
G- anaerobes
Bacteroides, Fusobacterium, Prevotella
PCNs
Cell wall active-disrupt bacterial cell wall formation by inhibiting certain enzymes that create cross-linking –> activation of endogenous autolytic systems causes cell lysis and death (bacteriostatic)
Coverage: mostly G+, some G-
ADEs: hypersensitivity rxn, neutropenia, interstitial nephritis, CNS toxicity (seizures)
Peak concentration in 1-2 hr, most have wide distribution, minimal liver metabolism
Excretion by kidneys
Natural penicillins
Penicillin G, Penicillin V
Active against Strep, Enterococcus, some G+ anaerobes (peptococcus, peptostreptococcus)
Distribute to most tissues: lung, ascites, synovium, pericardium, soft tissues
Dose reduction for GFR <50
Most associated w/ ADEs
Drug of choice for syphilis, strep
Aminopenicillins
Ampicillin
Amoxicillin
Retain activity of naturals (More active against Enterococcus than other PCNs)
+
Extended G- coverage (H. flu, E. coli, K. pneumo)
Distributes to renal tissue, septic joints, ascitic fluid, CSF
Not very beta-lactamase stable
Penicillinase resistant PCNs
Oxacillin
Nafcillin
Dicloxacillin
Activity against: Strep good), Staph (excellent), Peptostrep
Very narrow, mostly just used for staph
No G- activity
Distributes to bone, septic joint effusions, cardiac tissue (endocarditis, septic joints)
Drug of choice for MSSA
Dose adjustment for severe HEPATIC impairment
Nafcillin
Penicillinase resistant PCN
Big sodium load when prepared IV. Caution in ascites/HF
Ureidopenicillins (Anti-pseudomonal penicillins)
Piperacillin
Always given w/ a beta lactamase inhibitor
Significantly improved activity against G- (Psuedomonas, Bacterioides) , some enterococcal activity, good anaerobe activity
No staph activity
Not very beta-lactamase stable
Distribution: pleural fluid, ascitic fluid, wound fluids
Dose adjustment for CrCl <50
Beta-lactam/Beta-lactamase inhibitors
Ampicillin/Sulbactam (Unasyn)
Amoxicillin/Clavulanic acid (Augmentin)
Piperacillin/Tazobactam (Zosyn)
Adds H. flu, M. cat, N. gonorrhea, B. fragilis coverage
Extends G+ and G- activity
Useful in mixed infections or for broad empiric coverage as a single agent
No antibiotic activity of its own
Good concentration throughout the body
Dose adjustment for CrCl < 50
Cephalosporins
Cell wall active: Disrupt bacterial cell wall formation by inhibiting certain enzymes that create cross-linking –> activation of endogenous autolytic systems to cause cell lysis and death
Activity variable across classes. None cover enterococcus
Some have MTT side chain which prolong PT/INR and may cause disulfram rxn w/ alcohol
1-3% cross reactivity w/ PCN allergy (maybe even less)
Rapidly absorbed, short T1/2, most excreted renally (ceftriaxone = liver metabolism)
1st Gen Cephalosporins
Cefazolin (IV)
Cephalexin, Cephadroxil (PO)
Good G+ coverage, limited G-, no anaerobes
Very active against strep and MSSA
Wide distribution throughout body (bone, skin, soft tissue) poor CSF penetration
Dose adjustment for CrCl < 50
Second Gen Cephalosporins: Group 1
Cefuroxime, Cefaclor
Very active against Strep, MSSA
Improved activity against G- (aerobes) BUT no G- anaerobes
variable CSF penetration (Cefuroxime penetrates well into CSF)
Dose adjustment in kidney disease
Second Gen Cephalosporins: Group 2 (Cephamycins)
Cefoxitin, cefotetan
Inferior activity against strep and MSSA BUT enhanced activity against G–
Preferred for “dirty” surgery (GI, GU,)
Dose adjustment in kidney disease
MTT side chain
Third Gen Cephalosporins
Anti-pseudomonal: Ceftazidime
Other: Cefotaxime, Ceftriaxone, Cefiximine, Cefpodixime
Anti-pseudomonals (Ceftazidime): excellent coverage G- aerobes (including pseudomonas), adequate Strep coverage (less than other cephalosporins)
Weak MSSA coverage (all 3rd gen)
Extensive distribution including good CSF penetration
Dose adjustment for decreased renal and hepatic function
Very broad coverage. Great for meningitis.
4th Gen Cephalosporins (Cefepime)
Staph/strep coverage comparable to earlier generation cephalosporins
Superior G- activity (including very good pseudomas aeruginosa coverage)
No MRSA
5th Gen Cephalosporins (Ceftaroline)
Widest spectrum: coverage of G-, G+, aerobic/anaerobic
MRSA coverage
Strep pneumo coverage
NO PSEUDOMONAL coverage
Restricted access because very broad and concerns for resistance if overused. Only for definitive therapy. Must consult ID
Thienamycins (-penems)
Imipenem
Ertapenem
Meropenem
Broadest coverage: G+ an G- aerobe coverage (except MRSA and E. faecium), most G- anaerobes
Meropenem has best pseudomonal coverage
Ertapenem: no pseudomonal but great against ESBLs
MOA: cell wall active, similar MOAs to PCN/Cephs
Pro: Post-Abx effect
ADE: N/V/D (IV)
Imipenem lowers seizure threshold, toxic metabolites. Always given w/ cilastatin to inhibit
Penetrate most tissues, including bone, meninges
Monobactams (aztreonam)
Covers G- aerobes (including pseudomonas)
No G+
No anaerobes
Good substitute for aminoglycosides in pt at risk for toxicity
Widely distributed, often used in combo w/ clindamycin, macrolides
Dose reduce in renal insufficiency
Non Beta-Lactam, Cell Wall Active: Glycopeptides (Vancomycin)
Binds to D-alanyl-D-alanine terminal residue in growing peptidoglycan chain, inhibiting cell wall synth
Bacteriocidal
Activity against G+ aerobes: strep, staph (including MRSA, MRSE), enterococcal spp
No G-, no anaerobes (except oral vanco for C. diff)
ADE: red mans syndrome, neutropenia, nephrotoxicity, ototoxicity
Distributes to CSF and widely to other tissues
Aminoglycosides
Gentamycin
Tobramycin
Amikacin
Streptomycin
Most toxic antibiotic class
MOA: Binds to 30S ribosomal subunit which decreases protein synth. Increases misreading of mRNA
Covers aerobic G- (including pseudomonas)
No anaerobe, no G+
Synergistic w/ cell wall active beta lactams (Vanco) for MRSA, MSSA, Enterococcus, Pseudomonas
Good penetration into urine, CSF, lungs
BBW: nephro/ototoxic. Need drug level monitoring
100% excreted by kidneys
Tetracyclines
Tetracylcine
Doxycycline
Minocycline
MOA: Reversibly binds to 30S subunit on ribosome, preventing protein synth
Bacteriostatic @ therapeutic concentrations
Good coverage of G+ and G- aerobes, except pseudomonas
No G- anaerobes
Doxy: good for MRSA cellulitis
atypical pneumonia pathogens
Penetrates brain/CSF in small amounts
ADE: photosensitivity, decrease skeletal growth in children, GI, hepatotoxicity, vertigo, worsening of renal failure
Separate from milk/antacids by 2-4 hr window
Esophageal irritant: drink lots of water and take sitting upright
Macrolides
Erythromycin
Clarithromycin
Azithromycin
Good coverage G+ aerobes (erythro best)
Good coverage G- aerboes (azithro best)
Good atypical PNA coverage (legionella, mycoplasma, chlamydia) and typical pna (H. flu, M. cat)
H pylori
Clarithro/azithro active agaisnt MAC
No coverage G- anaerbobes
Erthromycin
Macrolide
Best in its class for G+ aerobe coverage, worst for G- aerobes
many drug interactions due to metabolism through the CYP450 enzyme system
ADEs: abd cramps/N/V/D, thrombophlebitis, cholestatic hepatitis
Poor penetration in body tissues
Short T1/2.
Dose adjustment in hepatic/renal failure
Azithromycin/Clarithromycin
Macrolides, best in class for G- aerobes, less coverage of G+ aerobes
No G- anaerobes
Both cover H pylori and MAC
Azithro: long T1/2 (5 days), less QTc prolongation than other macrolides
ADE: less GI side effects than erythro, tinnitus/dizziness
Penetrate well into many tissues, including lungs/alveolar macrophages
Lincosamides (Clindamycin)
Binds to 50S ribosomal subunit, decreases protein synth
Active against staph (MSSA and MRSA), strep, G- anaerobes (B fragilis group), G+ anaerobes, toxoplasmosis
No activity against G- aerobes
Penetrates bone, bile, most body tissues but NOT CSF
ADE: GI intolerance, hepatotoxicity, neutropenia/thrombocytopenia, esophageal irritation (drink w/ lots of water and sitting uprignt)
Fluoroquinolones
Ciprofloxacin (bone/UTI)
Levofloxacin (both)
Moxifloxacin (atypical resp)
Inhibits DNA gyrase (inhibit DNA synthesis and breakage of bacterial DNA)
All active against G- aerobes
Cipro and Levo active against pseudomonas ***only oral agents available to treat pseudomonas
Variable against G+ aerobes: MSSA, Moxi/Levo better coverage of Strep
No G- anaerobes
Also: atypical PNA
ADE: GI, HA/dizziness, phototoxicity, increased LFTs, tendon rupture, QTc prolongation
Renal dose adjustments needed. Contraindicated in peds and pregnancy
Avoid w/ dairy, antacids for 2-4 hr window
Sulfas
Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim)
Inhibit bacterial folic acid synth, inhibiting cell growth
*One of only oral drugs for MRSA cellulitis
Good activity G- and G+ aerobes (Except pseudomonas, Group A strep, enterococcus)
No G- anaerobes
Penetrates well into most tissues, CSF levels 40% of serum levels
ADE: crystalluria (hydrate well), increases INR in patients on warfarin, increases phenytoin levels, hyperkalemia, GI intolerance, SJS, anemia, neutropenia
Avoid in HD patients. Dose adjust in renal failure
Nitroimidazoles (Metronidazole)
bacteriocidal: enters cell, reduced to free radicals which damage DNA
covers all anaerobes (including C diff, H pylori)
No aerobe coverage
ADE: disulfram rxn w alcohol, increased INR w/ warfarin, metallic taste, GI disturbance, dark urine, reversible neutropenia
Oxalinediones (Linezolid)
Bacteriostatic: binds to 50S ribosomal subunit, inhibits early phase protein synth
Broad coverage!
G+pathogens (including VRE)
Staph (including MRSA)
Strep (including PCN resistant strains)
ADE: diarrhea, nausea, taste perversion, increased LFTs, thrombocytopenia
No hepatic/renal dose adjustment
Lipopeptides (Daptomycin)
Bacteriocidal: Binds to bacterial cell membranes, causing rapid depolarization of membrane potential –> leads to inhibition of protein, DNA and RNA synthesis
G+ activity including VRE, MRSA
1st bacteriocidal drug against resistant bugs
Widely distributed to tissues except lungs
Dose reduce in renal insufficiency
CURB-65
Each 1 point for determining PNA site of treatment:
Confusion
Uremia/BUN > 20
Resp Rate > 30
BP < 90/60
65 years or older
0-1 = home
>3 = possible ICU
Typical CAP pathogens
H flu
Chlamydia
Strep pneumo
Atypical PNA pathogens
CML:
Chlamydia
Mycoplasma
Legionella
Empiric CAP therapy: non-ICU
Macrolide (ex: azithromycin) + beta-lactam (cephalosporin, PCN, penem, etc)
Ex: Azithro + cephtriaxone
Azithro + ertapenem
OR
Fluoroquinolone alone (levo or moxifloxacin)
Empiric CAP therapy: ICU
Cephalosporin (Ceftriaxone) OR Ampicillin-Sulbactam + Fluoroquinolone
if PCN allergy: moxi or levo + aztreonam
CAP treatment modifying factors
IF structural lung disease: add antipseudomonal agent (Cefipime, pip/tazo, imipenem, meropenem) PLUS macrolide/ FQ(levo/cipro )
BL allergy: FQ +/- vanco
CAP MRSA: Vanco or Linezolid + FQ
HAP common pathogens
E coli, Klebsiella pneumo, Staph, Psueodomonas
Anaerobes (d/t aspiration)
Watch for multi drug resistant organisms
HAP tx (low risk mortality)
No MRSA risk factors
Pip/Tazo (Zosyn) OR
Cefipime OR
FQ (Levofloxacin) OR
Penem (Meropenem/imipenem)
MRSA risk factors
Add vanco or linezolid