Pulmonology Pharm Flashcards
Community-acquired pneumonia-previously healthy Pt
Macrolide(Azithromycin, Clarithromycin or erythromycin)
Or Doxycycline
Community-acquired pneumonia with presence of co-morbidities
Respiratory fluoroquinolone(moxifloxacin, levofloxacin) Or a beta-lactam(high dose amoxicillin, amoxicillin/clavulanate) And a macrolide(Azithromycin, Clarithromycin or erythromycin)
Hospital Acquired Pneumonia Treatment-nonMRSA decreased risk for gram neg
One of the following:
Piperacillin-tazobactam 4.5g IV q 6hrs
Cefepime 2g IV q 8hrs
Levofloxacin 750 mg IV q 24 hrs
Hospital Acquired Pneumonia Treatment= MRSA risk and decreased risk for gram neg
One of the following: Piperacillin-tazobactam 4.5g IV q 6hrs Cefepime 2g IV q 8hrs Levofloxacin 750 mg IV q 24 hrs Ceftazidime 2 g IV q 8hrs Ciprofloxacin 400 mg IV q 8hrs Aztreonam 2 g IV q 8hrs
Plus one of the following:
Vancomycin 15 mg/kg (max 2 g initial dose) q 8-12 hrs target of 15-20 mcg/ml
Linezolid 600 mg IV q 12 hrs
Most common pathogen for Community acquired Pneumonia
S Pneumoniae (MC), Haemophilus influenzas, Legionella
Common pathogen for Hospital acquired pneumonia
E. coli, klebsiella, Enterobacter, Pseudomonas, MRSA
Common pathogens for aspiration pneumonia
Pseudomonas, Bacteroides, peptostreptococcus, fusobacterium nucleatum, prevotella
Common pathogens for Bronchitis
Influenza A and B, parainfluenza, Coronavirus 1-3, rhinoviruses
Amoxicillin-class
Beta lactate antibiotic
Amoxicillin MOA
Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis
Amoxicillin Adverse effects
Headache
N/V/D
C diff
Amoxicillin Contra indications
Serious hypersensitivity
Super infections
Amoxicillin Indications
Community acquired pneumonia outpatient/inpatient along with macrolide
Treats Strep, staph and H. Influenza
Amoxicillin monitoring and special considerations
Pregnancy cat B
Excreted in breast milk
Prolonged therapy monitor renal, hepatic and hematologists function
Amoxicillin dosing
1g TID x min of 5 days should be afebrile>48hrs
Amoxicillin/Clavulanate (augmentin) Class
Beta lactam w/beta lactamase inhibitors
Amoxicillin clavulanate MOA
Beta lactam inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis while the inhibitor stops betalactamase from breaking down beta lactam
Amoxicillin clavulanate indications
Community acquired Pneumonia caused by confirmed or suspected beta lactamase producing pathogens(H influenza, Moraxella catarrhalis, Klebsiella pneumoniae, MSSA, Strep Pneumoniae
Amoxicillin clavulanate dosing
ER-2g q12 hrs as dual therapy
Amoxicillin clavulanate adverse effects
Diarrhea, abdominal distress, nausea and vomiting
Amoxicillin clavulanate contraindications
Hypersensitivity, severe renal impairment
Amoxicillin clavulanate special consideration, monitoring and Pt education
Monitor liver functions
Take until 48 hrs without fever
Doxycycline class
Tetracycline derivative
Doxycycline MOA
Inhibits protein synthesis by binding with the 30s ribosomal subunit
Doxycycline Indications
Alternative agent for inpatient and outpatient treatment of CAP empiric treatment
Doxycycline adverse effects
HTN, anxiety, hyperglycemia, Diarrhea, and pain, nasopharyngitis
Doxycycline contraindications
Hypersensitivity, use in children <8, pregnant and breastfeeding
Doxycycline special considerations, monitoring and education
CBC, renal and liver functions periodically for prolonged therapy,
Azithromycin class
Macrolide
Azithromycin MOA
Inhibits RNA dependent protein synthesis at the chain elongation step
Azithromycin Indications
Empiric Treatment of CAP or due to Chlamydia pneumonia, H flu, Legionella, Morexella, Mycoplasma and Strep Pneumoniae
Azithromycin dosing for CAP
Outpatient 500mg x1 day, 250mg qday x 4 days
Azithromycin Adverse effects
Loose stools, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, Abd pain, rash,
Azithromycin contraindications
Hypersensitivity
Azithromycin special considerations, monitoring and Pt education
CYP3A4
Liver functions, CBC with dif
Levofloxacin class
Respiratory Fluoroquinolone
Levofloxacin MOA
Inhibits bacterial DNA uncoiling and promotes breaking of DNA
Levofloxacin Indications
Treatment of CAP as monotherapy in hospital an outpatient
Levofloxacin dosing
750 mg PO/IV qday for 5 -7 days or until afebrile >48hrs
Levofloxacin Adverse effects
Tendonitis, Headache, dizziness, N/V/D
Levofloxacin contraindications
Hypersensitivity
Tendinitis Hx
Levofloxacin monitoring, special considerations and education
May prolong QT
Hypoglycemia
Hepatoxicity
Pregnancy class c
Monitor renal, hepatic and hematopoietic syste ms periodically
Crystalluria, AMS and tendonitis(especially elderly)
Cefdinir class
3rd gen cephalosporin
Cefdinir MOA
Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis
Cefdinir Indications
CAP-alternative for immunocompromised and co morbidity Pts
COPD exacerbation caused by H influenza, strep pneumonia and Moraxella
Cefdinir Adverse effects
Diarrhea
Nausea and rash
Cefdinir contraindications
Hypersensitivity
Cefdinir monitoring special considerations and education
Monitor renal function Pregnancy class B
Ceftriaxone class(Rocephin)
3rd gen cephalosporin
Ceftriaxone MOA
Inhibits bacterial celll wall synthesis
Ceftriaxone Indications
CAP alternative for immunocompromised and commorbidities Pts
Ceftriaxone Adverse effects
Skin tightness, rash
Nausea, diarrhea