Protein Synthesis Inhibitors (ribosomes Flashcards
Aminoglycosides
Gram- aerobes (pseudomonas, best drug)
Selected gram + aerobes (staph)
Combination therapy (with B-L)
Nocardia and atypical mycobacteria
Aminoglycosides structure- activity relationship
Weak base
Oxygen dependent
Resistance to obligate anaerobes
Aminoglycosides PK
Initiation of protein synthesis (bactericidal)
Concentration dependent (10x MIC)
Long post abx effect (once daily dosing)
How does pH affect aminoglycosides
Alkaline pH → enhanced efficacy
Acidic pH → trapped → ↓ oral absorption, milk and enhances renal toxicity
How do aminoglycosides interact with organs/ tissues
Water soluble, poorly lipid soluble
Limited passive diffusion through membranes
Poor distribution intracellularly, CNS and eye
Selectively binds to kidney, cochlea and vestibular apparatus (80-100 yrs t 1/2)
Aminoglycosides adverse effects
Toxicity dose related
Acute tubular nephrosis
Risk based on # of amines (+ charges)
Toxicity for cochlea and vestibular apparatus
Aminoglycoside neurologic effect
Neuromuscular paralysis (antagonized with neostigme or calcium)
Interferers with calcium flux and ACh release
How do Aminoglycosides affect cells in the cochlea and vestibular apparatus
Destroys sensory cells, irreversible damage
Ataxia, loss of balance, vertigo, high frequency hearing loss
Aminoglycosides compliance
ELDU discouraged but not prohibited
Approved aminoglycosides for food animals
Apramycin
Gram - infections
Pig and calves 28 day withdrawal
Gentamicin
Broad-spectrum, used with B-L, synergistic effects
Used for infections requiring aminoglycosides
Amikacin
Intrauterine for horses
Broad spectrum effective against ESBL producing E. coli
What is Amikacin used for?
Infections caused by E. coli, Klebsiella, pneumoniae and other multi-drug resistance bacteria
Apramycin use
In pigs for colibacilosis (pig scours)
Neomycin
Mostly topical or oral use
Local effect in the intestine
Treats enteritis caused by E. coli
Aminoglycosides resistance
Inherent: Obligate anaerobes and facultative anaerobes
Acquired: enzymatic destruction
Tetracyclines
Broad spectrum, safe to use, frequent cross resistance
Batceriostatic