Protein Synthesis Inhibitors II Flashcards
Fusidic acid
- Type of antibiotic
- MOA
- Admin + Adjunct
4.Indications
- Steriod antibiotic
- Similar to macrolides(50s) -inhibts translocation
- Taken with food(orally) and topically-acute skin infections(5days) and conjunctive
- Severe staphylococcal infections
Min days for topical admin for fusidic acid
5 days
Fusidic acid S/E and extra info-4?
- Hepatotoxicity (Reversible)
- Kernicterus
- GIT effects(take with meals)
- IM-Local tissue necrosis
Fusidic acid DI?
- Hydrocortisone (Decreased antibiotic activity of fuisdic acid)
- Statins (Increased risk of rhabdomyolysis)
Fusidic acid CI?
Hepatic dysfunction & pregnancy
Mupirocin 3 MOA?
Inhibits:
- Protein synthesis
- DNA & RNA synthesis
- Cell wall synthesis
Mupirocin
- Bacteria MOA
- Admin
- Type of bacteria
- Bactericidal
- Topical only(no systemic absorption)
- Gram +ve bacteria
Mupirocin preparations?
Preparations contain polyethylene glycol=may lead to toxicity
Mupirocin and Methicillin bacteria?
Methicillin-resistant staph aureus
Mupirocin S/E?
-Burning
-Mild stinging
-Itching at site of application
Mupirocin caution?
Porphyria
Ketolides CYP450?
CYP450 Inhibitors
Ketolides MOA?
-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
Ketolides derivative?
Semi-synthetic derivatives of Erthromycin A-Telithromycin
Ketolides dosage frequency and max days of admin?
Once daily dosage(5 days)
Ketolides S/E-4?
- Respiratory failure (Myasthenia gravis patients)
- Hepatotoxicity
- Visual disturbances
- Loss of consciousness