Pharmocolgy Unit 4 Flashcards
penicillin G
penicillin; acid labile (IV or IM, not oral); procaine/benzathine forms -> water insoluble -> slow release over weeks; spectrum: gram+ and some gram- cocci (not gram- rods) adverse: allergies, neurotoxic, seizures, stevens-johnson syndrome (rash, swelling, blistering around mouth); uses: non penicillinase producing microbes
penicillin V
penicillin; acid stable (orally effective-65% absorbed vs 35% for pen G)
oxacillin
b-lactamase resistant; acid stable; food interferes w absorption; can be parenteral; spectrum/use: penicillinase-producing Staph and Strep; resistance: MRSA (BPB w low affinity for drugs); adverse: less than PenG,V, hepatitis at high dose
amoxicillin
extended spectrum aminopenicillin; acid stable (oral - not affected by food); spectrum/use: non-lactamase gram- rods (E coli, H influenza, Salmonella, Shigella, not sub for penG,V), prophylaxis against bacterial endocarditis
ampicillin
extended spectrum aminopenicillin; acid stable (oral); spectrum/use: non-lactamase gram- rods (E coli, H influenza, Salmonella, Shigella, not sub for penG,V),
piperacillin
extended spectrum ureidopenicillin; parenteral admin; anti-pseudomonal; reserved for serious Klebsiella or Pseudomonas; combi w aminoglycosides to prevent resistance
ticarcillin
extended spectrum caboxypenicillin; parenteral admin; antipseudomonal (rarely used alone)
clavulonic acid
b-lactamase suicide inhibitor; no abx activity alone; used combi w extended spectrum penicillins (w amoxicllin = augmentin)
sulbactam
b-lactamase suicide inhibitor; no abx activity alone; used combi w extended spectrum penicillins
tazobactam
b-lactamase suicide inhibitor; no abx activity alone; used combi w extended spectrum penicillins
1st gen cephalosporin/cephalexin
cephalosporin; most acid stable (oral); spectrum/use: broadest against gram+ (surgical prophylaxis, some gram- bacilli
2nd gen cephalosporin/cefuroxime
cephalosporin; IV, IM; adverse: antabuse effect; spectrum/use: only group with significant activity against anaerobes (sinusitis, otitis, peritonitis, diverticulitis
3rd gen cephalosporin/ceftazidime
cephalosporin: IV, IM; adverse: antabuse effect; resistance: induce AmpC; spectrum/use: anti-pseudomonal, -pneumococcal, serious gram- infections (meningitis, pneumonia, gonorrhea); used in children/infants with severe infection; pentrates CNS
4th gen cephalosporin/cefepime
cephalosporin; IV, IM; resistance: indice AmpC; spectrum/use: anti-pseudomonal, high resistance to B-lactamases: useful in treating penicillin-resistant steptococci and enterobacter
imipenem
carbapenem; has B-lactam ring-> blocks PDG x-linking; more efficient binding to PBPs than pcn or ceph; penetrates OM of gram-; broadest spectrum B-lactam drug (NOT MRSA, VRE); resistant to most B-lactamases but induces those that inactivate pcns and cephs; resistance: alterations in PBP; parenteral admin; renal metabolism and inactivation (admin w dehydropeptidase cilastatin); adverse: cross-allergenic w pcn, rare GI effects, superinfections, neurotoxic; uses: 2nd line therpay for serious nosocomial infection (klebsiella, E cloi)
meropenem
carbapenem
cilastatin
dehydropeptidase inhibitor
aztreonam
monobactam; binds PBPs; relative resistance to B-lactamases; IV, IM use only (poor oral absorption); No X-reactitivity w pcns; spectrum: narrow, gram- aerobes (pseudomonas) NOT gram+, anaerobes; uses: gram- UTIs, lower RTIs, systemic infxn
bacitracin
non-b-lactam PDG inhibitor; deple3tes lipid carrier for PDG synthesis; topical use only (poor absorption); narrow spectrum: gram+, Neisseria, T pallidum; toxicity: nephrotoxic; uses: skin and ophthalmic infection, combi w/ polymyxin B
D-cycloserine
non-b-lactam PDG inhibitor; analog of D-ala, blocks D-ala addition (step2); good CNS penetration, oral, broad spectrum; toxicity: serious CNS effects; uses: 2nd line Tb drug
daptomycin
cyclic lipopeptide, membrane depolarization; bactericidal; IV admin, renal excretion; spectrum/use: like vancomycin (gram+ including MRSA, ALSO TREATS VRE; adverse: myopathy $$$
fosfomycin
non-b-lactam PDG inhibitor; analog of PEP, blocks step1 of PDG synthesis; broad spectrum; resistance: after multiple doses; toxicity: diarrhea, vaginitis; Uses: single dose oral tx for UTI by E. faecalis and E. coli
vancomycin
non-b-lactam PDG inhibitor; binds D-ala terminus (substrate) and blocks X-linking of PDG; bacericidal in dividing cultures (except static in enterococci); IV admin (no IM) oral rarely (poor absorption); distributes to bone, meninges; renal excretion; narrow spectrum: gram+ (most MRSA); resistance: VRenterococci van genes, VRSA overexpress D-ala; toxicity: red man syndrome (too fast IV), ototoxic, nephrotoxic; uses: MRSA, pcn resistant S. pneumo (serious gram+ infections), combi w/ aminoglycosides-> expands spectrum to gram+
amikacin
aminoglycoside; derivative of kanamycin but less toxic; treats bacteria resistant to genta/tobra, treats Mycobacteria Tb in combi therapy
gentamicin
aminoglycoside. resistance: poor drug uptake; synergistic w/ vanco or pcn -> extends use to gram+; main use: SEVERE GM- INFECTIONS (pseudomonas, klebsiella in HIV), topical for burns, wounds, skin lesions; adverse: ototoxic, mainly vestibular/ irreversible
neomycin (kanamycin)
aminoglycoside; limited to topical and oral use; widespread resistance; significant toxicity
tobramycin
aminoglycoside; very similar to gentamicin; more active against pseudomonas; uses: pseudomonas RTI in CF
streptomycin
aminoglycoside; high resistance linits use; uses: mycobacterial Tb (no longer 1st line bc of incr resistance); adverse: deafness in newborns when taken during pregnancy
spectinomycin
aminocyclitol; binds 30S->protein synthesis inhibitor->bacteriostatic; spectrum: mostly Gm- but also many Gm+; used in MRSA and enterococci, abx-resistant gonorrhea; given IM->rapid
tigecycline
first glycylglcine; tetracycline analog; similar to tetracycline but binds 30S higher affinity; uses: strains that are tetracycline-resistant and Hershey isolate of MRSA (VRSA); adverse: well tolerated, n/v
tetracycline
tetracycline; reversible bind 30S->bacteriostatic; deposits in bone in anactive form -> teeth discoloration, poor bone development in children; can cross placenta; excreted by kidneys; spectrum: very broad -> superinfections; uses: acne, rickettsia, chlamydia, mycoplasma, yersinia, borrelia; adverse: Gi irritation, C. diff colitis, heptotoxic, nephrotoxic; DONT give to pregnant women or children<8yo
doxycycline
tetracycline; best absorption among tetracyclines; photosensitivity; eliminated as inactive chelate in feces -> no affect on normal flora=safer
minocycline
tetracycline; vestibular disturbance in women; metabolized by liver ->feces
azithromycin
macrolide; more effective than erythromycin against anaerobes; unclear mechanism of excretion; adverse: structurally different from other macrolides and does NOT induce CYP3A4
clarithromycin
macrolide; more effective than erythromycin against anaerobes; metabolized in liver -> excreted by kidney; inhibits CYP3A4 -> affect on mulitple drugs: theophylline, warfarin, carbamazepine,
erythromycin
macrolide; only acid labile; penetrates into abscesses; excretion in bile; hepatotoxic: cholestatic hepatitis with erythromycin estolate (reversible); inhibits CYP3A4 -> affect on mulitple drugs: theophylline, warfarin, carbamazepine,
telithromycin
1st member of new drug class; semi-synthetic erythromycin derivative; increased acid stability, increased 50S affinity, reduces induction of resistance, not induce cross-R; binds 50S at 2 sites; conc-dependant bacericidal vs S. pneumoniae; oral -> well absorbed; hepatic metabolism, renal excretion; MLS-typeB is resistant to drug; uses: S pneumonia, H influenza, M catarrhalis, S aureus; CA-RTIs (pneumonia), bacterial sinusitis, chronic bronchitis; adverse: GI, diarrhea, nausea, abd pain, exacerbation of disease in myasthenia gravis; competes for CYP3A4 with other drugs
clindamycin
lincosamide; binds 50S (MLS-B resistance); spectrum: most Gm+, better than macrolides vs anaerobes, esp B. fragilis (non-CNS), NOT Gm-; bacteriostatic; Resistance: slow, stepwise from methylase(MLS-B (erm), does not induce methylase expression; oral or parenteral; wide distribution including bone (active) low [] in CNS; metabolized by liver-> bile, renal excretion IMPAIRED IN HEPATIC FAILURE; uses: RTIs by anaerobes, GAS, MRSA, osteomyelitis; adverse: pseudomembranous colitis, rash, steven-johnson syndrome, anaphylaxis
quinupristin/dalfopristin (synercid)
streptogramins; IV; quinupristin binds 50S, dalfopristin enhances binding (bactericidal effect together, bacteriostatic individually); uses: MRSA, serious vanco-resistant Gm+ VRE, VRSA, S. pneumonia; adverse: pain, phlebitis at IV site; affects CYPs; resistance: quinupristin (erm-encoded methylase-> modify 50S ->MLS-B resistance, vgb-encoded lactonase -> modify drug); dalfopristin (vat/sat-encoded acetyltransferase ->modify drug, vga/vgb-encoded efflux pump)
sulfamethoxazole
sulfonamide; first abx used in US; competitively inhibits binding PABA to DHPS (high PABA (pus) inhibits activity); bacteriostatic; Selective: DHPS only function in bacteria, bacteria must synthesize folic acid; oral or IV; distributes all over incl CNS/CSF; hepatic metabolized -> renal excretion; spectrum: broad (many Gm+/-) also some arasites (plasmodium, toxoplasma) NOT rickettsia; Resistance: Staph, Strep, Enterobacteriaceae, Neisseria; X-resistance to all sufa: overproduce PABA, mutatnt DHPS, incr efflux; adverse: GI, rash, hemolytic anemia in G6PD deficiency, kernicterus in infants (compete w bili for albumin -> incr unconjugated bili}, stevens-johnson syndrome, marrow/hepatic toxic (uncommon) Uses: malaria, CNS toxoplasmosis, combi w trimethorpim for common infections
chloramphenicol
reversible binds 50S (subject to MLS-B resistance); bacteriostatic (-cidal from H influeza, N meningitidis; spectrum: very broad, most anaerobes, Gm- bacilli; resistance: drug modification, MLS-B); oral,parenteral; cross placenta; penetrates CNS; metabolized in liver-> renal excretion; uses: FEW, due to toxicity, those normally treated by tetracyclines that cant take them; adverse: hematologic, aplastic anemia, hypersensitivity, gray baby syndrome, inhibits CYPs
linezolid
binds novel site in 23S rRNA of 50S subunit (no MLS-B resistance); bacteriostatic; oral ->100% bioavailable; uses: tx MRSA, VREf, multi-drug resistant S. pneumoniae; No X-resistance w other protein synthesis inhibitors
mupirocin
topical use only; uses: impetigo from MRSA, GAS; inhibits isoleucyl tRNA synthase; rapidly metabolized to inactive (topical only); resistance reare
Trimethoprim
inhibits bacterial DHFR 100,000X better than humn DHFR; bacteriostatic alone;
tmp-sulfa
synergistic; bactericidal; oral; wide distribution; excreted in urine; spectrum: many Gm+/-, NOT pseudomonas, anaerobes, atypical bacteria; resistance: overexpress DHFR, mutant DHFR (plasmid); adverse: same as sulfas,bone marrow suppression and neutropenia, cause anti-folate effect; Uses: UTIs (decr efficacy among E coli); pneumocystis pneumonia in AIDS/transplant, sinusitis, otitis media, CA-MRSA
ciprofloxacin
fluoroquinolone; better for Gm- (incl pseudomonas); 2nd line anti-Tb
levofloxacin
fluoroquinolone; same for Gm+/-
moxifloxacin
fluoroquinolone; better for Gm+ (incl Strep)
amphotericin B
polyene; binds ergosterol-> forms pores-> ion leak -> cell death; broadest spectrum antifungal; uses: most life-threathening systemic infections (candida, aspergillus, cryptococcus) initial therapy; fungicidal; adverse: cholesterol binding accounts for toxicity; resistance: decreased ergosterol (azole tx); poor oral absorption -> used orally for GI topical tx, topical for superficial infxn, parenteral for systemic; extensive metabolism->excreted over 2 weeks by kidney; distribution in RE in lipid formulation ->liver, lung, spleen; NOT kidney (reduce toxicity), CSF (not for fungal mieningitis); adverse: local irritation, IV->immediate rxn to infusion: fever, chills, spasm, headache, hypotn, anaphylaxis, thrombophlebitis; IV->nephrotoxicity (reversible); drug interactions: incr digitalis toxicity, antagonize azoles, enhanced nephrotoxicity w aminoglycosides, cyclosporine
nystatin
polyene; similar to AmpB; narrower spectrum than AmpB; TOO toxic for parenteral use; not metabolized; topical only (not well absorbed by GI, skin, mucous membranes; uses: topical for superficial mucosal, skin, vaginal candida; drug of choice for oral cavity infections; adverse: mild but bitter and unpleasant taste
clotrimazole
imidazole; restricted to oral/topical use; effective and more palatable than alternative nystatin; drug of choice for oropharyngeal candidiasis in AIDS; swallowed drug mild Gii upset->metabolized by liver
ketoconazole
imidazole; GREATEST propensity to inhibit mammal CYPs -> inhibit adrenal/gonadal steroig synthesis, interfere with other drug metabolism; cause symptomatic hepatitis; availability of safer drugs makes use limited
miconazole
imidazole; use limited by toxicity: thrombophlebitis p IV; effective topically vs candidiasis; uses: oropharyngeal candidiasis
fluconazole
triazole; similar to ketoconazole (more selctive for fungal CYPs); best CNS penetration (cryptococcal meningitis); resistance: Candida krusei (instrinsic) glabrata (common), NOT active against aspergllus mold; good oral bioavailablility (water soluble), IV available; uses: most common systemic antifungal; 1st line for invasive candida (not krusei), cryptococcal meningitis
itraconazole
triazole; broader spectrum than flconazole: includes dimorphic (histoplasma, blastomyces, coccidioidses, and aspergillus mold); absrobed well orally, IV available; uses: aspergillus and fluconazole-resistant candida
posaconazole
tirazole; newest azole; similar to voriconazole but only azole w activity vs zygomycoses (rhizopus, mucor); good oral bioavail; toxicity: rash, incr hepatic enzymes, no visual effects; numerous drug interactions; FDA approved for prophylaxis of invasive fungal infections (BMT w GvsHD, hematologic malignancy, and neutropenia)
voriconazole
triazole; same spectrum as itraconazole, more potent vs yeast and molds; excellent oral bioavail; low toxicity (transient visual side effects, rash, incr hepatc enzymes (inhibits CY3A4); uses: immunoompromised pts, aspergillosis (better survival vs AmpB, new standard of care?) fusarium infection, fluconazole-resistant candida
terbinafine
allylamine; inhibits ergosterol synthesis blocking aqualene epoxidase; fungicidal (elevated squalene=toxic); spectrum: dermatophytes (same as griseofluvin); topical or oral->good absorption-> accumulates in skin, nails, and fatty tissue (dermatophyte sites of infection); drug interactions: admin w rifampin doubles clearance of terbinafine, admin w cimetidine decr clearance by 1/3; uses: mainstay for skin, nail infections, unusual, refractory infetions.
anidulafungin
glucan synthesis inhibitor
caspofungin
glucan synthesis inhibitor-> weakens cell wall->lysis; spectrum: primarily aspergillus, azole-resistant candida; given IV; uses: (well tolerated) invasive candida, aspergillus, molds
micafungin
glucan synthesis inhibitor
flucytosin
5-fluorocytosine; orally effective for systemic cadida/cryptococcus meningitis; fungistatic; converted to 5-FU-> inhibits thymidylate synthetase->blocks DNA synthesis and protein synthesis; human cells inefficienty convert to 5-FU; uses: combi w fluconazole, AmpB ->synergistic effect (allows for reduced AmpB dose); resistance: common, enzyme mutations; high oral biovailable, good CNS penetration, renal excretion; adverse: GI intolerance, marrow depression->anemia, lukopenia, thrombocytopenia
griseofluvin
assoc w polymerized microtubules -> blocks mitosis; only use: oral/systemic tx for dermatophytosis (limited use); induces various CYPs -> alters warfarin, oral contraception, etc.
ferrous fumurate
iron
ferrous gluconate
iron
ferrous sulfate
iron
deferasirox
chelator
deferoxamine
chelator
Vit B12
vit
erythropoietin
growth factor; stimulates proliferation, maturation, and hemoglobin formation by erythroid progenitors; acts synergistically w IL-3 and GM-CSF; stimulates relsease of reticulocytes from marrow to circulation; uses: anemia of chronic renal failure, anemia in AIDS pts treated w AZT, anemia w cancer chemo, preoperatively for autologous transfusion; adverse: increased clotting, HTn, seizures, allergic rxn mild
G-CSF
growth factor; stimulates granulocyte colonies and neutrophi production
GM-CSF
growth factor; w IL-3 stimulates proliferation of granulocytes, monocytes, and megakaryocytes
ethambutol
1st line antiTb; active gainst mulitplying bacilli; blocks cell wall synthesis; resistance from embB gene mutation (arabinosyl transferase); adverse: optic neuritis (decr VA, red-green color blindness)
isoniazid (INH)
1st line antiTb; kills actively growing bacteria; passive penetration; used as single drug for latent Tb; prodrug activated by Tb enzyme; inhibits fatty acid synthase type II system; adverse: peripheral neuropathy (give vit B6), elevated liver enzymes, fatal hepatitis (pregnant/postpartum women)
pyrazinamide
1st line antiTb; prodrug -> intracellular PZA; kills less metabolically active when low proton pump action
rifampin
1st line antiTb, anti-leprosy; active against rapidly growoing and slow metabolizing bacilli, good penetration; inhibits prokaryotic RNA polymerase; broad spectrum Gm+/-; resistance by mutation in rpoB gene; adverse: orange color in urine, sweat, tears, rash, thrombocytopenia, nephritis, hepatitis, and drug interactions
streptomycin
1st line antiTb
capreomycin
2nd line antiTb
kanamycin
2nd line antiTb; blocks protein synthesis (16S rRNA)
rifabutin
anti MAC
dapsone
anti-leprosy; used in MDT form leprosy; inhibits synthesis of dihydrofolic acid-> blocking DNA/RNA synthesis; adverse: hemolysis, hepatitis, nausea and rash