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U2.1.1 ANTIMICROBIALS Flashcards

1
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Substances that inhibit, kill or
destroy microorganisms

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Antimicrobial Agents

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Examples of antimicrobial agents

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Antibiotics, Antibacterial Agent, Antiviral, Anti-fungal, Anti-parasitic

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Sources of Antimicrobial Agents

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  1. Microorganisms Bacteria or Fungi
  2. Chemically Synthesized
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Determine the Spectrum of Action

wide spectrum of action

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Broad Spectrum

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Determine the Spectrum of Action

limited spectrum of action

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Narrow Spectrum

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Determine the Spectrum of Action

Penicillin G, Bacitracin, Clindamycin, Erythromycin, Polymyxin B, Vancomycin

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Narrow Spectrum

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Determine the Spectrum of Action

Action against Gr (+) and Gr (-) bacteria

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Broad Spectrum

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Determine the Spectrum of Action

Tetracycline, Ampicillin, Cephalosporins

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Broad Spectrum

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According to Action

Kill or destroy the microorganism

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Bacteriocidal Agents

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Determine the Spectrum of Action

Disadvantage: Destruction/Inhibition of the normal flora leading to superinfections

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Broad Spectrum

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According to Action

Used ni life threatening infections and in infections in
immunosuppressed patients

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Bacteriocidal Agents

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According to Action

Inhibits the growth of microorganisms

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Bacteriostatic Agents

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According to Action

Chloramphenicol
- Erythromycin, Clindamycon, Sulfonamides, Trimethoprim, Tetracyclines, Tigecycline, Linezolid, Quinupristin

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Bacteriostatic

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According to Action

Aminoglycosides
- B-lactams, Vancomycin, Daptomycin, Teicoplanin, Telavancin, Quinolones, Rifampin, Metronidazole

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Bactericidal

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Actions of Antimicrobial Drugs (Cell wall/ Cell membrane/ 50S Inhibitors/ 30S Inhibitors/ Nucleic Acid Synthesis)

B-lactams, Penicillins, Cephalosporins, Vancomycin

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For cell wall

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Actions of Antimicrobial Drugs (Cell wall/ Cell membrane/ 50S Inhibitors/ 30S Inhibitors/ Nucleic Acid Synthesis)

Polymyxins

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Cell membrane

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Actions of Antimicrobial Drugs (Cell wall/ Cell membrane/ 50S Inhibitors/ 30S Inhibitors/ Nucleic Acid Synthesis)

Erythromycin, Clindamycin, Chloramphenicol, Oxazolidinone-linezolid, Streptogramine-DQ

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50S Inhibitors

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Actions of Antimicrobial Drugs (Cell wall/ Cell membrane/ 50S Inhibitors/ 30S Inhibitors/ Nucleic Acid Synthesis)

Aminoglycosides, Tetracyclines, Glycylcycline-tigecydine

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30S Inhibitors

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Actions of Antimicrobial Drugs (Cell wall/ Cell membrane/ 50S Inhibitors/ 30S Inhibitors/ Nucleic Acid Synthesis)

Nalidixic Acid, Fluoroquinolones, Rifampin

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DNA synthesis : Nalidixic Acid, Fluoroquinolones
RNA polymerase : Rifampin

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Inhibition of Cell Wall Synthesis

Inhibits cell wall synthesis by binding enzymes involved in peptidoglycan production

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B-lactams

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Inhibition of Cell Wall Synthesis

Both gram-pos and gram-neg bacteria but spectrum may vary with the individual antibiotic

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B-lactams

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Inhibition of Cell Wall Synthesis

proteins involved in peptidoglycan production

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PBPs - Penicillin-binding proteins

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Inhibition of Cell Wall Synthesis

MOA: Inhibition of Enzymes needed for peptidoglycan formation

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Beta Lactam Drugs

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Inhibition of Cell Wall Synthesis - Beta Lactam Drugs

from Penicillium notatum

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Penicilin

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Inhibition of Cell Wall Synthesis - Beta Lactam Drugs

Ampicillin, amoxicillin

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Aminopenicillins

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Inhibition of Cell Wall Synthesis - Beta Lactam Drugs

Methicillin, Oxacillin, Nafcillin

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Penicillinase Resistant Penicillins

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Inhibition of Cell Wall Synthesis - Beta Lactam Drugs

Aminopenicillins (ampicillin, amoxicillin), Carboxypenicillin (carbenicillin, ticarcillin), Acycalmminopenicillins, Ureidopenicillins

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Extended Spectrum Penicillin

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Inhibition of Cell Wall Synthesis - Beta Lactam Drugs

augmentin, Pip-Taz, ampicillin/sulbactam

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Penicillin Co-drugs

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Inhibition of Cell Wall Synthesis - Beta Lactam Drugs

source Acremonium

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Cephalosporins

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Inhibition of Cell Wall Synthesis - Beta Lactam Drugs

Structurally Similar to penicillin but better able to withstand B-lactamase and more modifiable

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Cephalosporins

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30
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Inhibition of Cell Wall Synthesis - Beta Lactam Drugs

original cephalosporin, modified to aminocephalosporanic acid

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Cephalosporin C

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Inhibition of Cell Wall Synthesis - Beta Lactam Drugs

Spectrum of Cephalosporins

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1st Gen - Narrow Spectrum
2nd Gen - Expanded Spectrum
3rd Gen - Broad Spectrum
4th Gen - Extended Spectrum

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32
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Inhibition of Cell Wall Synthesis - Beta Lactam Drugs

Narrow Spectrum, Aztreonam

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Monobactams

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Inhibition of Cell Wall Synthesis - Beta Lactam Drugs

Imipinem, meropenem, doripenem, ertapenem

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Carbapanems

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34
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Inhibition of Cell Wall Synthesis - Beta Lactam Drugs

  • Broad Spectrum (similar to 3rd generation cephalosporins, slightly greater activity against enterics, Pseudomonas, and anaerobes
  • Not effective for MRSA and VRE
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Carbapanems

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Inhibition of Cell Wall Synthesis

MOA: Binds to terminal D-Ala-D-Ala of the pentapeptidyl-glycosyl peptidoglycan intermediates

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Glycopeptides

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36
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Inhibition of Cell Wall Synthesis

Vancomycin, dalbavancin, teicoplamin

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GLYCOPEPTIDES

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Inhibition of Cell Wall Synthesis

Activity is limited to Gram Positive Organisms Only

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Glycopeptides

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38
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Inhibition of Cell Wall Synthesis

  • MOA: inhibit the synthesis of the peptidoglycan precursors in the cytoplasm
  • 2nd line drug for TB
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Cycloserine

38
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Inhibitors of Cell Membrane Function (Disruption of Cell Membrane)

  • Polymyxin B and Polymyxin E (Colistin)
  • Cyclic Polypeptides
A

Polymyxins

39
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Inhibitors of Cell Membrane Function (Disruption of Cell Membrane)

Source: Bacillus licheniformis

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Bacitracin

39
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Inhibitors of Cell Membrane Function (Disruption of Cell Membrane)

  • MOA: Inhibits the transport of lipid-bound precursors across the cytoplasmic membrane
  • Toxic; limited to topical application
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Bacitracin

40
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Inhibitors of Cell Membrane Function (Disruption of Cell Membrane)

  • MOA : Act like detergents which interact with phospholipids, increasing permeability
  • Agent of last resort to P. aeruginosa and Acinetobacter infections
  • Toxic (neurotoxic and nephrotoxic)
A

Polymyxins

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Inhibitors of Cell Membrane Function (Disruption of Cell Membrane)

  • Disrupt membranes of Gr (+) bacteria
  • For VRSA,VRE, MRSA
  • Daptomycins
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Lipopeptides

41
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Inhibition of Folate Synthesis

Enzymes mediating folate synthesis

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Dihydropteroate synthase & Dihydrofolate reductase

42
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Inhibition of Folate Synthesis

is an important precursor in DNA synthesis of bacteria

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Folate

43
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Inhibition of Folate Synthesis

MOA: competitive inhibition of folic acid synthesis. Binding to dihydropteroate synthase (analogue PABA)

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Sulfonamides

44
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Inhibition of Folate Synthesis

  • Moderately Toxic: vomiting, nausea, hypersensitivity reactions
  • Can be antagonistic to certain medications (warfarin, phenytoin, oral hypoglycemic agents)
A

Sulfonamides

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Inhibition of Folate Synthesis

MOA: blocks the step leading to formation tetrahydrofolate by preventing dihydrofolate reductase mediated recycling of folate coenzymes

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Trimetroprim

46
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Inhibition of DNA Synthesis

MOA: bind and interfere with DNA gyrase and Topoisomerase IV

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Fluoroquinolones

47
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Inhibition of DNA Synthesis

  • Toxicity: Tendinitis; rupture of Achilles tendon
  • Ex. Nalidixic Acid
  • For Enterics, pseudomonads, Staphylococus, Streptococcus, Neisseria
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Fluoroquinolones

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Interference with DNA Synthesis

MOA: Nitro group is reduced by nitroreductase leading to generation of cytotoxic compounds and free radicals that disrupt DNA that leads to bactericidal effect

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Metronidazole

49
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Interference with DNA Synthesis

  • Effective in Anaerobic environments
  • For: Anaerobes, microaerophiles, protozoans, Gardnerella, C. difficile
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Metronidazole

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Interference with RNA Synthesis

MOA: binds to DNA dependent RNA polymerase to inhibit RNA synthesis

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Rifamycins such as Rifamin/ Rifampicin

51
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Interference with RNA Synthesis

Primarily for Gram (+) Organisms; 1st line of treatment for TB, prophylaxis for N. meningitidis carriers; intracellular pathogens

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Rifamycins such as Rifamin/ Rifampicin

52
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Inhibits 50S Ribosome

  • Broad Spectrum
  • Toxic: Aplastic Anemia, Gray Baby Syndrome
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Chloramphenicol

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Inhibits 50S Ribosome

MOA: inhibits translation through inhibition of elongation step; preventing attachment of AA

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Chloramphenicol

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Inhibits 50S Ribosome

MOA: inhibits protein synthesis by binding to 23s RNA of the 50s ribosomal subunit inhibiting transfer RNA

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Macrolides

54
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Inhibits 50S Ribosome

  • Clindamycin, Erythromycin
  • Mostly bacteriostatic
  • For Intracellular pathogens (can penetrate WBCs), Gr (+), Mycoplasma, Treponemes and Rickettsia
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Macrolides

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Inhibits 50S Ribosome

  • Linezolid
  • Gr (+) and Mycobacteria
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Oxazolidinones (synthetic)

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Inhibits 30s Ribosome

MOA: Inhibits protein synthesis by binding reversibly to the 30s ribosomal subunit

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Tetracycline and Doxycycline

57
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Inhibits 30s Ribosome

Broad spectrum; bacteriostatic; also for intracellular pathogens, Mycoplasma, Spirochetes, Shigella

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Tetracycline and Doxycycline

58
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Inhibits 30s Ribosome

Toxicity:
* GI irritation
* Phototoxic dermatitis
* Toxic to liver and kidney; phototoxic
* Discolored teeth and depressed bone growth

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Tetracycline and Doxycycline

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Inhibits 30s ribosome

  • Often used together with penicillins in order to diffuse and enter bacterial cell
  • Narrow Therapeutic Index
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Aminoglycosides

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Inhibits 30s ribosome

  • Ex. Streptomycin, gentamicin, tobramycin, amikacin, neomycin
  • Toxicity: Ototoxic, nephrotoxic
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Aminoglycosides

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Antimycobacterial Agents

1st line drugs

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Isoniazid, Rifampicin, Pyrazinamide

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Antimycobacterial Agents

2nd line drugs

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Ethambutol, Streptomycin

63
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Antimycobacterial Agents : 1st Line Drugs

interferes with formation of mycolic acid

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Isoniazid

64
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Antimycobacterial Agents : 1st Line Drugs

inhibit DNA dependent RNA polymerase

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Rifampicin

64
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Antimycobacterial Agents : 1st Line Drugs

Bactericidal

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Pyrazinamide

65
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Antimycobacterial Agents : 2nd Line Drugs

inhibit mycolic acid

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Ethambutol

66
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Antimycobacterial Agents : 2nd Line Drugs

aminoglycoside

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Streptomycin

67
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Composed of a beta-lactam drug with antimicrobial activity and a beta lactam drug without activity

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Beta-Lactam combinations

68
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Effective against organisms that produce beta lactamases that are bound by the inhibitor

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Beta-Lactam combinations

69
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Examples of Beta-Lactam combinations

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  1. Ampicillin-sulbactam
  2. Amoxicillin-clavulanic acid
  3. Piperacillin-tazobactam
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Mechanism of Antibiotic Resistance

Changes that result in observably reduced susceptibility of an organism to a particular antimicrobial agent

A

Biologic Resistance

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Mechanism of Antibiotic Resistance

  • Antimicrobial susceptibility has been lost
  • Drug is no longer effective for clinical use
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Clinical Resistance

72
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Mechanism of Antibiotic Resistance

  • random mutation due to certain agent
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Environmentally Mediated Antimicrobial Resistance

73
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Environmentally Mediated Antimicrobial Resistance

decreased pH leads to aminoglycoside and erythromycin resistance; acidic

A

pH

74
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Environmentally Mediated Antimicrobial Resistance

Increased pH leads to tetracycline resistance; alkaline

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pH

75
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Environmentally Mediated Antimicrobial Resistance

Decreased activity of aminoglycosides

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Anaerobic Environment

76
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Environmentally Mediated Antimicrobial Resistance

Decreased activity of aminoglycosides to P. aeruginosa

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Mg and Ca Conc.

77
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Environmentally Mediated Antimicrobial Resistance

Decreased activity of sulfonamide and
trimethoprim against enterococci

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Folate metabolites

78
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Types of Microorganism-Mediated Antimicrobial Resistance

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  1. Intrinsic : inherent resistance
  2. Acquired
79
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Mechanisms of Intrinsic Resistance

Sessile bacterial communities

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Biofilms

80
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Mechanisms of Intrinsic Resistance

Irreversibly attached to solid surfaces

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Biofilms

81
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Mechanisms of Intrinsic Resistance

Embedded in exopolysaccharide matrix

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Biofilms

82
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Type of Resistance

Resistance of S. saprophyticus to Novobiocin

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Intrinsic Resistance

83
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Type of Resistance

Resistance of Proteus, Providencia, Morganella and Edwardsiella to Polymyxins

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Intrinsic Resistance

84
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Type of Resistance

  • Occurs as a result of prior exposure
  • Caused by changes ni the genetic make up
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Acquired Resistance

85
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Type of Resistance

Genetically Encoded via:
- successful genetic mutation
- Acquisition of genes via gene transfer
- Combination of mutational and gene transfer

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Acquired Resistance

86
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Acquired Resistance

Changes in the genes coding for the efflux pump

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Efflux

87
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Acquired Resistance : Efflux gene

in Streptococcus pneumonia leading to macrolide resistance

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mefA gene

88
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Acquired Resistance : Efflux gene

S. aureus and Enterococcus against macrolides

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mrsA gene

89
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Acquired Resistance : Efflux gene

S.agalactiae against macrolides

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mreA gene

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