streptogramins Flashcards
Quinupristin-dalfopristin is administered ….
intravenously
Streptogramins are…
Quinupristin-dalfopristin
Streptogramins, mechanism of action:
inhibit protein synthesis
Quinupristin-dalfopristin is rapidly bactericidal for most susceptible organisms except ……
Enterococcus faecium
Streptogramin Resistance is due to …
modification of the quinupristin binding site,
enzymatic inactivation of dalfopristin,
efflux.
Elimination of Streptogramins is principally by the ….route.
fecal
Dose adjustment is ………… for renal failure, peritoneal dialysis or hemodialysis for Streptogramins
not necessary
Quinupristin and dalfopristin significantly …..CYP3A4
inhibit
The principal toxicities of Streptogramins are ……
Infusion related events, such as pain at the infusion site, and an arthralgia-myalgia syndrome