Quizlets - Antimicrobia Flashcards
Antimicrobials by mechanism of action: Block cell wall synthesis by inhibition of peptidoglycan cross-linking
Drugs? Penicillin, ampicillin, ticarcillin, piperacillin, imipenem, aztreonam, cephalosporins [#1 below]
Antimicrobials by mechanism of action: Block peptidoglycan synthesis Drugs?
Bacitracin, Vancomycin [#2 below]
Antimicrobials by mechanism of action: Disrupt bacterial cell wall membranes Drugs?
Polymyxins [#3 below]
Antimicrobials by mechanism of action: Block nucleotide synthesis Drugs?
Sulfonamides, Trimethoprim [#4 below]
Antimicrobials by mechanism of action: Block DNA topoisomerases Drugs?
Quinolones [#5 below]
Antimicrobials by mechanism of action: Block mRNA synthesis Drugs?
Rifampin [#6 below]
Antimicrobials by mechanism of action: Block protein synthesis at 50S ribosomal subunit Drugs?
Chloramphenicol, macrolides, clindamycin, streptogramins (quinipristin, dalfopristin), linezolid [#7]
Antimicrobials by mechanism of action: Block protein synthesis at the 30S ribosomal subunit Drugs?
Aminoglycosides, tetracyclines [#8 below]
Bacterostatic antibiotics
E rythromycin C lindamycin S ulfamethoxazole T rimethoprim T etracylcines C hloramphenicol (We’re ECST aT iC about bacteriostatics )
Bacteriocidal antibiotics
V ancomycin F luoroquinolones P enicillin A minoglycosides C ephalosporins M etronidazole V ery F inely P roficient A t C ell M urder
Forms of Penicillin
Penicillin G (IV form), Penicillin V (oral form). Prototype Beta-lactam antibiotics.
Mechanism of penicillin
1.) Bind penicillin-binding proteins 2.) Block transpeptidase cross-linking of cell wall 3.) Activate autolytic enzymes
Mechanism of penicillinase-resistant penicillins: Methicillin, nafcillin, dicoxacillin
Same as penicillin*. Narrow speectrum; penicillinase resistant b/c of bulkier R group. * mechanism of PCN: 1.) Bind penicillin-binding proteins 2.) Block transpeptidase cross-linking of cell wall 3.) Activate autolytic enzymes
Mechanism of aminopenicillins: Ampicillin, amoxicillin
Same as penicillin*. Wider spectrum; Penicillinase sensitive. Also combine w/ clavulanic acid (a penicillinase inhibitor) to enhance spectrum. AmO xicillin has greater O ral bioavailability than ampicillin. *Mechanism of PCN: 1.) Bind penicillin-binding proteins 2.) Block transpeptidase cross-linking of cell wall 3.) Activate autolytic enzymes
Mechanism of antipseudomonals: Ticarcillin, carbenicillin, piperacillin
Same as penicillin*. Extended spectrum. *Mechanism of penicillin: 1.) Bind penicillin-binding proteins 2.) Block transpeptidase cross-linking of cell wall 3.) Activate autolytic enzymes
Clinical use of penicillin
Bactericidal for Gram(+) cocci, Gram(+) rods, Gram(-) cocci, and spirochetes. Not penicillinase resistant.
Toxicity of penicillin
Hypersensitivity rxtns. Methicillin: interstitial nephritis.
Clinical use of aminopenicillins (ampicillin, amoxicillin)
Extended spectrum penicillin*: certain gram(+) bacteria and gram(-) rods: H aemophilus influenzae, E . coli, L isteria monocytogenes, P roteus mirabilis, S almonella, enterococci (Ampicillin/amoxicillin HELPS kill enterococci) *Think of amp icillin/amoxicillin as AMP ed up penicillin
Toxicity of aminopenicillins (ampicillin, amoxicillin)
Hypersensitivity rxtns; Ampicillin rash; Pseudomembranous colitis.
Clinical use of: Ticarcillin, carbenicillin, piperacillin
(antipseudomonals – TCP : T ake C are of P seudomonas) Used for Pseudomonas spp. and gram(-) rods; susceptible to penicillinase; Use w/ clavulinic acid (Beta-lactamase inhibitor).
Toxicity of antipseudomonals (Ticarcillin, carbenicillin, piperacillin)
Hypersensitivity rxtns.
Mechanism of cephalosporins
Beta-lactam drugs that inhibit cell wall synthesis, but are less susceptible to penicillinases. Bactericidal.
Clinical use of 1st generation cephalosporins (Cefazolin, cephalexin)
Gram(+) cocci, P roteus mirabilis, E . c oli, K lebsiella pneumoniae (1st gen = PEcK )
Clinical use of 2nd generation cephalosporins (cefoxitin, cefaclor, cefuroxime)
Gram(+) cocci, H aemophilus influenzae, E nterobacter aerogenes, N eisseria spp. P roteus mirabilis, E. c oli, K lebsiella pneumoniae, S erratia marcescens (2nd Gen = HEN PEcKS )
Clinical use of 3rd generation cephalosporins (ceftriaxone, cefotaxime, ceftazidime)
Serious gram(-) infxns resistant to other beta-lactams; meningitis (most penetrate the BBB). Examples: Ceftazidime for Pseudomonas Ceftriaxone for gonorrhea
Clinical use of 4th generation cephalosporins (Cefepime)
Increased activity against Pseudomonas and gram(+) organisms.
Toxicity of cephalosporins
Hypersensitivity rxtn. Cross-hypersensitivvity w/ penicillins occurs in 5-10% of pts. Increased nephrotoxicity of aminoglycosides; disulfiram-like rxtn w/ ethanol (in cephalosporins w/ methylthitetrazole group, e.g., cefamandole)
Mechanism of aztreonam
A monobactam resistant to beta-lactamases. Inhibits cell wall synthesis (binds to PBP3). Synergistic w/ aminoglycosides. No cross-allergenicity w/ penicillins.
Clinical use of aztreonam
Gram(-) rods - Klebsiella spp., Pseudomonas spp., Serratia spp. No activity against gram(+)’s or anaerobes. For penicillin-allergic pts and those w/ renal insufficiency who cannot tolerate aminoglycosides.
Toxcity of Aztreonam
Usually nontoxic; occasional GI upset. No cross-sensitivity w/ penicillins or cephalosporins.
Mechanism of Imipenem/cilastatin, meropenem
Imipenem is a broad-spectrum, beta-lactamase-resistant carbapenem. Always administer w/ cilastatin (inhibitor of renal dihydropeptidase I) to decrease inactivation in renal tubules. (With imipenem, the kill is LASTIN’ with ciLASTATIN )
Clinical use of imipenem/cilastatin, meropenem
Gram(+) cocci, gram(-) rods, and anaerobes. DOC for Enterobacter. The significant side effects limit use to life-threatening infxns, or after other drugs have failed. Meropenem, howevver, has a reduced risk of seizures and is stable to dihydropeptidase I.
Toxicity of Imipenem/cilastatin, meropenem
GI distress, skin rash, and CNS toxicity (seizures) @ high plasma levels
Mechanism of vancomycin
Inhibits cell wall mucopeptide formation by binding D-ala D-ala portion of cell wall precursors. Bactericidal. Resistance occurs w/ AA change of D-ala D-ala to D-ala D-lac
Clinical use of vancomycin
Used for serious, gram(+) multidrug-resistant organisms, including S. aureus and Clostridium difficile (pseudomembranous colitis)
Toxicity of vancomycin
N ephrotoxicity, O totoxicity, T hromophlebitis, diffuse flushing - red man syndrome (can largely prevent by pretreatment w/ antihistamines and slow infusion rate) Well toleraterd in general – does NOT have many problems.
Protein synthesis inhibitors: 30S inhibitors
A = A minoglycosides (streptomycin, gentamycin, tobramycin, amikacin) [bacteriostatic] T = T etracyclines [bacteriostatic] (But AT 30 , CCELL (sell) at 50) [*note different specific sites of action of Aminoglycosides and TCNs below]
Protein Synthesis Inhibitors: 50S inhibitors
C = C hloramphenicol, C lindamycin [bacteriostatic] E = E rythromycin [bacteriostatic] L = L incomycin [bacteriostatic] L = L inezolid [variable] (But AT 30, CCELL (sell) at 50 ) [note different specific sites of action below]
Aminoglycosides (list)
G entamycin N eomycin A mikacin T obramycin S treptomycin (Mean GNATS [mean = amin oglycosides)
Mechanism of aminoglycosides (gentamycin, neomycin, amikacin, tobramycin, streptomycin)
Bactericidal; inhibit formation of initiation complex and cause misreading of mRNA. Require O2 for uptake; therefore ineffective against anaerobes. (Mean GNATS canNOT kill anaerobes)
Clinical use of aminogyclosides (gentamycin, neomycin, amikacin, tobramycin, streptomycin)
Severe gram (-) rod infxns. Synergistic w/ beta-lactam ABX. Neomycin for bowel surgery.
Toxicity of aminoglycosides (gentamycin, neomycin, amikacin, tobramycin, streptomycin)
N ephrotoxicity (especially when used w/ cephalosporins) O totoxicity (especially when used w/ loop diuretics) T eratogen. (Mean GNATS canNOT kill anaerobes)
Tetracyclines (list)
Tetracylcine Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline
Mechanism of tetracyclines (tetracycline, doxycycline, demeclocyclline, minocycline)
Bacteriostatic; bind to 30S and prevent attachment of aminoacyl-tRNA. Limited CNS penetration. Doxycyline is fecally eliminated and can be used in pts w/ renal failure. Must NOT take w/ milk, antacids, or iron-containing preparations b/c divalent cations inhibit absorption in gut. D emeclocycline is an ADH antagonist (acts as a D iuretic in SIADH)
Clinical use of tetracyclines (tetracycline, doxycycline, demeclocyclline, minocycline)
V ibrio cholerae A cne C hlamydia U reaplasma U realyticum M ycoplasma pneumoniae T ularemia H . pylori B orrelia burgdorferi (Lyme dz) R ickettsia (VACUUM TH e B edR oom)
Toxicity of tetracyclines (tetracycline, doxycycline, demeclocyclline, minocycline)
GI distress Discoloration of teeth and inhibition of bone growth in children Photosensitivity Contraindicated in pregnancy.
Macrolides (list)
Erythromycin, azithromycin, clarithromycin
Mechanism of macrolides (Erythromycin, azithromycin, clarithromycin)
Inhibit protein synthesis by blocking translocation; bind to the 23S rRNA of the 50S ribosomal subunit. Bacteriostatic.
Clinical use of macrolides (Erythromycin, azithromycin, clarithromycin)
URIs, pneumonias STDs – gram(+) cocci (streptococcal infxns in pts allergic to penicillin) Mycoplasma Legionella Chlamydia Neisseria
Toxicity of macrolides (Erythromycin, azithromycin, clarithromycin)
GI discomfort (most common cause of noncompliance) Acute cholestatic hepatitis Eosinophilia Skin rashes Increases serum concentration of theophyllines, oral anticoagulants.
Mechanism of chloramphenicol
Inhibits 50S peptidyltransferase activity. Bacteriostatic.
Clinical use of chloramphenicol
Meningitis (Haemophilus influenzae, Neisseria meningitidis, Streptococcus pneumoniae) Conservative use, owing to toxicities.
Toxicity of chloramphenicol
Anemia (dose dependent) Aplastic anemia (dose independent) Gray baby syndrome (in premature infants b/c they lack liver UDP-glucuronyl transferase)
Mechanism of clindamycin
Blocks peptide bond formation at 50S ribosomal subunit. Bacteriostatic.
Clinical use of clindamycin
Tx anaerobic infxns (e.g., Bacteroides fragilis, Clostridium perfringens) (Treats anaerobes above the diaphragm)
Toxicity of clindamycin
Pseudomembranous colitis (C. difficile overgrowth) Fever Diarrhea
Sulfonamides (list)
Sulfamethoxazole (SMX) Sulfisoxazole Sulfadiazine
Mechanism of sulfonamides (sulfamethoxazole (SMX), sulfisoxazole, sulfadiazine)
PABA antimetabolites inhibit dihydropteroate synthetase [see below]. Bacteriostatic.
Clinical use of of sulfonamides (sulfamethoxazole (SMX), sulfisoxazole, sulfadiazine)
Gram(+), gram(-), Nocardia, Chlamydia. Triple sulfas or SMX for simple UTI.
Toxicity of sulfonamides (sulfamethoxazole (SMX), sulfisoxazole, sulfadiazine)
Hypersensitivity rxtns Hemolysis if G6PD deficient Nephrotoxicity (tubulointerstitial nephritis) Photosensitivity Kernicterus in infants Displace other drugs from albumin (e.g., warfarin)
Mechanism of trimethoprim (TMP)
Inhibits bacterial dihydrofolate reductase. Bacteriostatic.
Clinical use of trimethoprim (TMP)
Used in combination w/ sulfonamides (trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole [TMP-SMX]), causing sequential block of folate synthesis. Combination used for recurrent UTIs, Shigella, Salmonella, Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia.
Toxicity of trimethoprim (TMP)
Megaloblastic anemia Leukopenia Granulocytopenia (may alleviate w/ supplemental folinic acid) (Trimethoprim = TMP : T reats M arrow P oorly)
Sulfa drug allergies – what do you need to avoid?
Pts who do not tolerate sulfa drugs should not be given sulfonamides or other sulf drugs such as: Sulfasalazine Sulfonylureas Thiazide diuretics Acetazolamide Furosemide
Fluoroquinolones (list)
Ciprofloxacin Norfloxacin Ofloxacin Sparfloxacin Moxifloxacin Gatifloxacin Enoxacin [above are fluoroquinolones] Nalidixic acid [a quinolone]
Mechanism of fluoroquinolones
Inhibit DNA gyrase (topoisomerase II). Bactericidal. Must not be taken w/ antacids.