Pharmacology ABS Flashcards
Natural PCN?
Penicillin G
Penicillin V
Β-lactamase resistant PCN?
Nafcillin
Cloxacillin
Dicloxacillin
Extended-spectrum PCN?
Ampicillin
Amoxicillin
Ureidopenicillins PCN?
Mezlocillin
Piperacillin
Carboxypenicillin PCN?
Ticarcillin
B- lactams interfere with bacterial _____________.
transpeptidases
B - lactase prevent cross-linking of ____________.
peptidoglycan
Beta - lactams are susceptible to ____________.
Beta - lactamases
B- lactams MOA?
Inhibit cell wall synthesis
B-Lactams examples?
Penicillins
Cephalosporins
Monobactams
Carbapenems
Vancomycin
Augmentin is?
Amoxicillin + clavulanic acid
Unasyn is?
Ampicillin + sulbactam
Zosyn is?
Piperacillin + tazobactam
1st generation Cephalosporin?
Cephalexin (PO)
Cefazolin (IV, IM)
Cefadroxil (PO)
2nd generation Cephalosporin?
Cefuroxime (IV, PO)
Cefotoxin (IV)
Cefotetan (IV)
Cefaclor (PO)
3rd generation cephalosporin?
Cefdinir (PO)
Cefixime (PO)
Ceftriaxone (IV, IM)
4th generation Cephalosporin?
Cefipime (IV)
5th generation Cephalosporin?
Ceftaroline
Ceftobiprole
What generation Cephalosporin can cross the BBB?
3rd generation
What generation Cephalosporin is useful in soft tissue and skin infections?
1st generation
What generation Cephalosporin has gram + and gram - activity?
2nd generation
What generation Cephalosporin has similar action to 3rd generation but covers pseudomonas and more resistant to beta-lactamases?
4th generation
Example of a monobactam?
Aztreonam (IV)
Aztreonam (IV) properties?
B-lactam compound
Works only against gram-
negative bacteria
Occasionally may cause a skin rash
What ABS has strong activity against susceptible Gram-negative bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa?
Aztreonam (IV)
Carbapenems class?
Beta-lactam