protein synthesis inhibitors Flashcards
Chloramphenicol binds reversibly to which subunit
50S
Tetracyclines bind reversibly to which subunit
30S
Inhibits peptide bond formation
Chloramphenicol
Prevents addition of amino acids to the growing peptide
Blocks binding of aminoacyl-tRNA to the acceptor site of the mRNA ribosome complex
Tetracyclines
Protein synthesis inhibitors active against chlamydia
Tetracyclines (Tigecycline, Eravacycline, Omadacycline)
Macrolides (Erythromycin, Azithromycin)
CAP, Syphilis, Leptospirosis, Acne, Lyme disease, Malaria prophylaxis, Amoebiasis
Doxycycline
Gastrointestinal ulcers caused by H. pylori
Tetracycline
Meningococcal carrier state
Minocycline
Inhibits renal actions of ADH (non microbial func)
Demeclocycline
Active against CONS, MRSA strains, VRE strains
Strep, Entero, gram (+) rods, Acinetobacter sp., anaerobes, Rickettsiae, Chlamydia sp., L. pneumophila, mycobacteria
Tigecycline, Eravacycline, Omadacycline
3rd line drug for TB
Tetracyclines
Penetrates Placenta and BBB
Chloramphenicol
Crosses placental barrier and is excreted in breast milk
Tetracyclines
Absorption impaired by multivalent cations (Ca, Mg, Fe, Al), dairy products, antacids, and alkaline pH
Tetracyclines
Tetracyclines eliminated nonrenally
Doxycycline and Tigecycline
Tetracyclines given IV
Tigecycline and Eravacycline
Bone marrow toxicity
Inhibition of RBC maturation
Aplastic Anemia
Gray Baby Syndrome
Chloramphenicol
Tooth enamel dysplasia
Irregularities in bone growth
Crown deformation (permanent teeth)
Fanconi syndrome
Tetracyclines
Photosensitivity
Demeclocycline
Vestibular toxicity
Doxycycline and Minocycline