Tetracyclines and Macrolides Flashcards
What are the Tetracyclines?
Tetracycline
Doxycycline
Minocycline
Demeclocycline
Tetracycline MOA?
Protein synthesis inhibitor (Binds 30S subunit of bacteria ribosome)
Bacteriostatic
Tetracycline Spectrum
Gram+ : Strep, Staph
Mino & Doxy cover MRSA
Gram -: Limited
Other: Mycoplasma & Chlamydia
Tetracycline PK
Doxy & Mino higher bioavailability
Take on empty stomach
Impaired by Ca,Mg,Fe,Al
Renal/Fecal
Doxy can be used in renal impairement
Tetracycline ADR
GI Photosensitivity CNS Hepatotoxicity Teratogenic Teeth discoloration
Tigecycline Spectrum
Gram +: Very Good
Gram -: Enterics
Anaerobes
Tigecycline PK
Not metabolized
No CYP interactions
Fecal
Tigecycline ADR
GI
Elevates liver function test
What are the macrolides?
Erythromycin
Clarithromycin
Azithromycin
Telithromycin
Macrolide MOA
Synthesis Inhibitor: Binds 50S unit
Bacteriostatic
Macrolide Spectrum
Gram +: Strep, Staph
Gram -: Good
Atypicals: Mycoplasma Legionella, Chlamydia
Macrolide PK
Take on empty stomach
Good distribution, No CNS-P
Erythro, Clarithro, Telithro extensive P450 inhibition
Macrolide ADRs
GI QT Prolongation Ototoxicity Metallic Taste Hepatotoxicity
Clindamycin Spectrum
Gram +: Strep, Staph, (some MRSA)
Anaerobes
Clindamycin PK
hepatic
No CNS-P