Unit 1. Lec 8,9,10-Antimicrobials I Flashcards
What are antimicrobials (antibiotics)?
Chemicals produced by microorganisms that inhibit or kill other microorganisms (BACTERIA only)
Include natural products as well as synthetic drugs
List Determinants (4) of bacterial responses
- Synergism
- Clearance
- Age
- Pregnancy
What is the goal of antibiotics?
Selectivity Toxicity: Kill or damage a microbe w/out damage to the host
Explain the Ideal Antibotic
Will kill pathogenic microbes w/out side effects for the patient
e.g. penicillin G
How does antibiotics obtain selectivity toxicity?
- Antibiotics target cellular differences btw the host & the pathogenic microbe
- E.g., penicillin inhibits the cell wall which is not in the mammalian cells
Explain the Therapeutic ratio (index)
Selective Toxicity
- Ratio of the toxic dose to the effective dose of the drug, e.g., TI=LD50/ED50 (high LD, low ED)
- Differs for each antimicrobial agent, i.e., some more toxic than others
What are the human body natural defenses against bacteria?
- Barriers:e.g skin & mucous membranes
- Immune Responses: Antibodies, complement systems, etc
Why are antimicrobials used with the bodies natural defenses?
Human body naturally kill pathogenic microbes. However, antimicrobial are used when the natural defenses are overwhelmed or damaged
What are the two effects of microbials?
- Bactericidial
- Bacteriostatic
Define BacteriCIDAL
Kills bacteria (lysis of cell wall to cause death)
Penicillins, Aminoglycans, Cephalosporins (PACS a punch)
Define BacterioSTATIC
Inhibit bacterial cell replication
Tetracylines, Erythromycins, Chloramphenicol (TEC)
Describe the cell walls of Gram + bacteria
- Lactamase outside
- Thicker peptidoclycan wall
Describe Gram - cell wall
- Outer membrane with porin channel
- Thin peptidoglycan layer
- Lactamase inside
Describe the mechanism of cell wall cross-linking
- NAG (N-acetyl-glucosamine) uses Pyruvyl transferase + D-Ala-D-Ala to become NAM (N-Acetyl-muramic acid)
- Peptidoglycan than cross-links the NAM and NAGs to make the cell wall
What drugs should you not give d/t age and the side effects?
Neonates
- Chloramphenicol–>Gray Baby syndrome [lower dose]
- Sulfonamides–>Kernicterus or Toxic Encephalopathy [Contraindication]
Children
- Tetracycline–>Bone growth/Teeth discoloration
CHF (Congestive Heart Failure)
- Ticarcillin disodium/Clavulanate potassium–> Edema/Arrythmia
What drug do we increase to infants and young children?Why?
- Gentamicin becasue volume of distribution
- As we age, we increase lipid profile and younger pts are more aqueous
What type of drugs are Penicllins?
All β-lactams (Cell wall synthesis inhibitor)
List Pregnacy Contraindication (5)
DO NOT GIVE when pregnant
- Metronidazole (Mutagenic)
- Sulfonamides (Breast milk, Kernicterus (incr. bilirubin, displaced from albumin)
- Antifolate drugs (decr. conc. of folic acid in pregnant women-can lead to spina bifida)
- Fluoroquinolones (Afffect cartilage growth)
- Tetracyclines (Inhibit bone growth, tooth enamel dysplasia)
List Penicllin drugs
- Penicillin G
- Ampicillin
- Penicillin V
- Dicloxacillin
- Ticarcillin
- Piperacillin
- Amoxicillin
Mechanisms of Action for Penicillin
- Inhibit peptidoglycan transpeptidase (cross-linking of the glycopeptide polymers)
- Pencillin binding proteins (PBP)-lethal effects
- Trigger autolysis
PBP-requied for maintance of rod shape
Explain the Pharmocokinetics of Penicillins
- Majority undergo renal clearance
- Distribute widely throughout body spaces
- Passage into cerebrospinal, joint, & occular fluids, poor in the absense of imflammation
Side Effects of Peniciilins
- PO: gastric distress, diarrhea (NVD)
- Superinfection of GI tract: C. diff
- Penicilin Allergy
- Neurotoxixity, ie sexiures, penicillin G, inhibit GABA
Mechanism (4) of Resistance of Penicillin
HIGH yield
Same for all β-lactams
- Changes in PBP
- Tolerance: deficiency in autolytic enzymes
- Changes in the porins (Gram -)
- β-lactamase
List the therapeutic uses of Penicillin G,V
- Spectrum
- Sensitive/Resistant
- Pathogens
Penicillins
- Narrow Spectrum
- Penicillinase-sensitive
- S. pneumoniae, P. magnus, T. pallifum, S. pygones (Necrotizing fasciitis)
*Strep, Pepto, Trep, Necrotize
List the therapeutic uses of Dicloxacillin
- Spectrum
- Sensitive/Resistant
- Pathogens
Pencillins
- Narrow Spectrum
- Pencillinase-Resistant
- MSSA, MSSE, Skin/soft tissue (little infection)
MSSA: Methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus, MSSE: Methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus epidermidis
List the therapeutic uses of Amoxicillin, Ampilcillin
- Spectrum
- Sensitive/Resistant
- Pathogens
Penicillins
- Broad Spectrum
- Pencillinase-sensitive
- H. influenzae, E. coli, L. monocytogenes, Community-acquired-ear/URTI
URTI: upper respiratory tract infections
List the therapeutic uses of Ticarcillin
- Spectrum
- Sensitive/Resistant
- Pathogens
Penicillin
- Broad Spectrum
- Pencillinase-sensitive
- P. aeruginosa,E. cloacae, S. marcenscens, G-nocosomial (hospital acquired), also amoxicillan pathogens
Pseudo aeru+ G-nocosomial (hospital acquired)
List the therapeutic uses of Piperacillin
- Spectrum
- Sensitive/Resistant
- Pathogens
Pencillin
- Extended Spectrum
- Pencillianase-sensitive
- K. pneumoniae, G-nosocomial infections, also ticarcillin pathogens
What type of drugs are Cephalosporins?
β-lactam (Cell wall synthesis inhibitor)
List Cephalosporin drugs
All begin w/ Cef- (5 gens)
- Cefazolin 1st gen
- Cefoxitin 2nd gen
- Ceftriaxone 3rd gen
- Cefepime 4th gen
- Ceftaroline 5th gen
Mechanism of Action of Cephalosporins
Same as Penicillin
- Inhibit peptidoglycan transpeptidase (cross-linking)
- Pencillin binding proteins (PBP)-lethal effects
- Trigger autolysis
DO NOT give to patients w/ history of severe penicillin reaction
Pharmacokinectics of Cephalosporins
- Renal Elimination
Ceftriaxone-Treatment of Mengitis
Side Effects of Cephalosporins
- Less immunogenic than pencillins (DO NOT give to pts w/ severe pencillin reations)
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Local reactions, e.g. pain at intramuscular site
Mechanisms (4) of Resistance to Cephalosporins
Similar to Pencillin
- Changes in PBP
- Tolerance: Deficiency in autolytic enzymes
- Changes in the porins
- β-lactamase
List the therapeutic uses of Cefazolin, Cephalexin, 1st
- Pathogens
- Treatment
Cephalosporins
PEKS
- MSSA, P. mirabilis, E.coli, K. pneumoniae, S. pneumoniae (PEKS)
- Prevention or treatment of Staph or Steph infections
- Surgical prophylaxis
List the therapeutic uses of Cefoxitin, Cefaclor, Cefuroxime 2nd
- Pathogens
- Treatment
Cephalosporins
HEN PEKS
- H. influenzae, E. aerogenes, N. gonorrhoeae + 1st gen pathogens (P. mirabilis, E.coli, K. pneumoniae, S. pneumoniae)
- <G+ coverage, Prophylaxis during surgery
List the therapeutic uses of Ceftriaxone, Cefotaxime, Ceftazidime 3rd
- Pathogens
- Treatments
Cephalosporins HIGH yield
ACES
- A. calcoaceticus, C. diversus, E. cloacae, S. marcescens
- Serious G- infections, Meningitis
List the therapeutic uses of Cefepime 4th
- Pathogens
- Treatment
Cephalosporins
- MSSA, S. pyogenes, P. aeruginosa, C. freundii + 3rd gen pathogens (ACES-A. calcoaceticus, C. diversus, E. cloacae, S. marcescens )
- > β-lactamase resistance, Serious G-nosocomial infections
List the therapeutic uses of Ceftaroline 5th
- Pathogens
- Treatment
HIGH yield
Cephalosporins
- MRSA + 4th gen pathogens -(MSSA, S. pyogenes, C. freundii; except P. aeruginoisa)
- Acute bacterial skin+skin structures infections, community acquired pneumonia
What type of drugs are Carbapenems?
β-lactam (Cell wall inhibitor)
List Carbapenem drugs
End witn -nem
“I Must Eat Dinner”
- Imipenem
- Meropenem
- Ertapenem
- Doripenem
Mechanism of Action of Carbapenems
Same as Penicillin
End witn -nem
- Inhibit peptidoglycan transpeptidase (cross-linking)
- Pencillin binding proteins (PBP)-lethal effects
- Trigger autolysis
Pharmacokinetics of Carbapenems
End witn -nem
- Primarly renally cleared
Side Effects of Carbapenems
End witn -nem
- Seizures
- Hypersensitvity reactions
Mechanism of Resistance to Carbapenems
Similar to Pencillin
End witn -nem
- β-lactamase
- Changes in PBP
- Changes in porin (Gram -)
- Autolysins
List the therapeutic uses of Carbapenems
- Pathogens
End witn -nem
G-, pseudo, mono
- Most G- rods (A. calcoaceticus, C, freundii, H. influenzae, E.coli), P. auruginosa,L. monocytogenes, etc
What type of drugs are Monobactam?
β-Lactam (Cell Wall Synthesis)
Example of Monobactam drug
Aztreonam
Mechanism of Action of Azteronam
Monobactam
- Inhibit peptidoglycan transpeptidase (cross-linking of the glycopeptide polymers)
- Pencillin binding proteins (PBP)-lethal effects
- Trigger autolysis
Pharmacokinetics of Monobactam
Aztreonam
- Primarly renally cleared
Side Effects of Monobactam
Aztreonam
- GI upset
- Hypersensitivity rxns, <1% of β-lactam allergic patients, cross reactivity
Mechanism of Resistance to Monobactam
Aztreonam
Similar to penicillin
- Changes in PBP
- Tolerance: deficiency in autolytic enzymes
- Changes in the porins (Gram -)
- β-lactamase
Therapeutic use of Aztreonam
Monobactam
- GIVE IF ALLERGIC TO PENCILLIN
- Mostly G- rods
- P. aeruginosa
- Others: N. gonorrhoeae
What type of drugs are Tricyclic glycopeptide?
NOT a β-lactam (Cell Wall Synthesis Inhibitor)
List examples of Tricyclic glycopeptide drugs
Vancomyin