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Protein Synthesis Inhibitors II Flashcards

1
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Fusidic acid

  1. Type of antibiotic
  2. MOA
  3. Admin + Adjunct
    4.Indications
A
  1. Steriod antibiotic
  2. Similar to macrolides(50s) -inhibts translocation
  3. Taken with food(orally) and topically-acute skin infections(5days) and conjunctive
  4. Severe staphylococcal infections
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Min days for topical admin for fusidic acid

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5 days

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Fusidic acid S/E and extra info-4?

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  1. Hepatotoxicity (Reversible)
  2. Kernicterus
  3. GIT effects(take with meals)
  4. IM-Local tissue necrosis
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Fusidic acid DI?

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  1. Hydrocortisone (Decreased antibiotic activity of fuisdic acid)
  2. Statins (Increased risk of rhabdomyolysis)
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Fusidic acid CI?

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Hepatic dysfunction & pregnancy

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Mupirocin 3 MOA?

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Inhibits:

  1. Protein synthesis
  2. DNA & RNA synthesis
  3. Cell wall synthesis
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Mupirocin

  1. Bacteria MOA
  2. Admin
  3. Type of bacteria
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  1. Bactericidal
  2. Topical only(no systemic absorption)
  3. Gram +ve bacteria
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Mupirocin preparations?

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Preparations contain polyethylene glycol=may lead to toxicity

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Mupirocin and Methicillin bacteria?

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Methicillin-resistant staph aureus

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Mupirocin S/E?

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-Burning
-Mild stinging
-Itching at site of application

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Mupirocin caution?

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Porphyria

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Ketolides CYP450?

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CYP450 Inhibitors

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Ketolides MOA?

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-Similiar effects as macrolides-Inhibit 50s

-Also inhibits the formation of new ribosomes

-Binds to two sites on the bacterial ribosome with higher affinity than macrolides

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Ketolides derivative?

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Semi-synthetic derivatives of Erthromycin A-Telithromycin

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Ketolides dosage frequency and max days of admin?

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Once daily dosage(5 days)

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Ketolides S/E-4?

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  1. Respiratory failure (Myasthenia gravis patients)
  2. Hepatotoxicity
  3. Visual disturbances
  4. Loss of consciousness
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Oxazolidinones type of antibiotic?

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Linezolid-reversible non-selective MOA

18
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Oxazolidinones resolution rank in antibiotic therapy?

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Last resort where every other therapy has failed-Should be reserved for only that purpose

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Oxazolidinones MOA(2)?

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  1. Prevents formation of ribosome complex
  2. Binds to 235 ribosmal RNA of the 50s ribosomal subunit
20
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Oxazolidinones admin & bioavailability ?

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IV/Oral(100% bioavailability)

21
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Oxazolidinones resistance?

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-Mutation of linezolid binding site on 235 ribosomal RNA

22
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Oxazolidinones S/E?

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  1. Moniliasis/Fungal infection
  2. Metallic taste
  3. Peripheral neuropathy & neurotoxicity
  4. Haemolytic toxicty
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Oxazolidinones DI?

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SNS agonist or adrenergic drugs can cause serotonin syndrome

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Streptogramins & CYP450?

A

CYP450 Inhibitor

25
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Streptogramins composition/ratio?

A

Quinupristin-Dalfopristin

(Fixed 30/70 combination)

26
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Streptogramins derivative?

A

Semi-synthetic derivatives of pristinamycin

27
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Streptogramins classes?

A

Macrolide/ Lincosamide/ Streptogramin class

28
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Streptogramins MOA-4?

A
  1. Two components are structurally unrelated
  2. Bind to distinict sites on the 50S ribsomal subunit

3.Interfere with peptidyl transferase enzyme action

4.They cooperate to inhibit protein synthesis

29
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Streptogramins admin?

A

IV administration

30
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Streptogramins S/E?

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  1. Arthralgia
  2. Myalgia
  3. Conj Hyperbilirubinaemia
  4. Asthenia
    Inflammation
  5. Oedema, Thrombophlebitis-Via Peripheral Vein
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31
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Streptogramins resistance-2?

A
  1. Quinupristin
    -A ribosomal methylase that prevents bindIng
    -Lactonases produced that inactiavte the drug
  2. Dalfopristin
    - Acetyltransferases
    produced that
    inactivate the drug
    -Increased efflux
32
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Streptogramins resistance-2?

A
  1. Quinupristin
    -A ribosomal methylase that prevents bindIng
    -Lactonases produced that inactiavte the drug
  2. Dalfopristin
    - Acetyltransferases
    produced that
    inactivate the drug
    -Increased efflux
33
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Lipopeptides type of drug & bacteria

A

Daptomycin(IV)

Bactericidal

34
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Lipopeptides MOA?

A
  1. Inhibition of protein, DNA & RNA synthesis
  2. Disrupts bacterial cell membrane function
  3. Binds to the membrane and cause rapid depolarisation
  4. Cause a loss of membrane potential
35
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Lipopeptides S/E-7?

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  1. Myopathy & Rhabdomyolsis (with statins)
  2. Acute renal failure
  3. Dyspnea
  4. Electrolyte disturbances
  5. CVS & CNS effects

6.Haematological effects

  1. Hepatic effects
  2. Musculoskeletal effects
36
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Disruption of bacterial plasma membrane?

A

Polymyxin B & E(colistin)- positive charged peptides

37
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Disruption of bacterial plasma MOA?

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  1. Attach to phospholipids in bacterial plasma membrane-disrupt
  2. Change membrane permeability
38
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Disruption of bacterial plasma membrane S/E?

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  1. Nephrotoxic
  2. Neurotoxic
39
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Polymyxin E(Colistin) Admin

A

-IV

-Unlicenced

40
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Polymyxin E(Colistin) I?

A

-Severe resistant gram -ve infections (Carbapenems resistant)

-Last line treatment for multi-drug resistant infections

41
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Polymyxin E(Colistin) S/E?

A

Nephrotoxicity
(Reversible)

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