Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole/Nitrofurantoin/Fosfomycin Flashcards
Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole is commonly used to treat:
UTI’s (prostatitis), PJP Pneumonia, community acquired MRSA
Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole should be dosed for:
Renal: CrCl <30mL/min
Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole can cause suppression of:
bone marrow
Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole should NOT be used in:
Pregnancy (2nd or 3rd trimester) & lactating mothers
Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole should be used with caution in:
Renal impairment
Is Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole bactericidal or bacteriostatic?
bacteriostatic
How does Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole work?
Inhibits synthesis of folate via dihydrofolate synthase
How do bacterias confer resistance against Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole?
Mutations result in an overproduction of PABA which results in return of folate production
What is a major drug reaction with Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole?
Warfarin
What electrolyte imbalance can occur with Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole?
Hyperkalemia
Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole is contraindicated in children:
younger than 2
What is the MOA of Nitrofurantoin?
Damages & inhibits cell wall synthesis
What is Nitrofurantoin primarily used for?
Uncomplicated UTI’s
Drug interactions for Nitrofurantoin:
Probenecid inhibits renal excretion
Nitrofurantoin Contraindications:
Pregnancy
Renal impairment