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Vancomycin + Macrolides Flashcards

1
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European version of Vancomycin

A

Teicoplanin

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2
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What is vancomycin anyway?

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A nonribosomal glycopeptide antibiotic

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3
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How is vancomycin made

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Fermentation of Nocardia orientalis

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4
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Vancomycin mode of action?

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Inhibitor of G+ cell wall biosynthesis Binds the peptidyl D-Alanyl, D-Alanyl before cross-linking Transpeptidase can’t compete

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5
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Vancomycin What does it do

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Bactericidal against G+ Bacterium with MIC below 4ug/mL

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6
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Vancomycin-resistant enterococcal infections came from where

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Overuse of Avoparcin as a feed additive in European livestock

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7
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Mechanism of VRE resistance?

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Mutation of the peptidoglycan cell wall from D-Ala D-Ala to D-Ala D-Lactate. Vancomycin does not have a strong affinity for this substrate.

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Vancomycin toxicity?

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Potential for a hypersensitivity Response Red skin rash, potential anaphylaxis

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9
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Potential Side effects of Vanco?

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Nephrotoxicity (0.1-1% patients) Ototoxicity Minimized by careful dosing

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10
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Structure of Macrolides

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Macrocyclic lactones (usually 14 membered lactone rings) Polyketides (made by sequential addition of proprionate groups)

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11
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How is erythronolide activated?

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Converge with deoxyhexose biosynthesis Boom – Erythromycin

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12
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Secondary Macrolide metabolites are often produced by _____ bacterial stains

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Streptomyces

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13
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The pKa of the amine in erythromycin is….. So what?

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8.8 Can form salts that are more soluble

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14
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How do Macrolides stop bacteria?

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Binding reversibly to the P site of the bacterial ribosome Inhibited translocation of peptidyl-tRNA from A to P

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15
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Macrolide binding mainly involves which bacterial ribosome subunit?

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23S RNA

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16
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What cell do macrolides tend to accumulate in? So fucking what?

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Macrophages Delivered to sites of infection

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17
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Four mechanisms of Macrolide resistance

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  1. Lactone ester hydrolase hydrolyzes macrocycle 2. RNA methylase 3. Mutation of A->G at A2058 (erythro can’t bind it anymore) 4. Efflux Pump ejects drugs from the cell by active transport
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18
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What does RNA methylase do to promote Macrolide resistance

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Methylates A2058 on the 23S ribosome RNA molecules of the 50S subunit. No binding to 50S subunit

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19
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Why don’t erythromycin-producing organisms have toxic effects from their byproduct?

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They use the ribosomal methylation technique to protect themselves.

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20
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How do pseudomonas and enterobacter protect themself from macrolides?

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Intrinsic resistance/Not allowing entry

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21
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Why is oral erythromycin administered with enteric coated tablets?

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Parent molecule inactivated in acid

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22
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Problems with acid inactivated erythromycin?

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Inactive, Produces GI cramping

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23
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How can you get that erythromycin to be stable in acid (by turning it into Clarithromycin)?

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6-OCH3 derivative, which enhances oral absorption Blocks ketal formation You just made Clarithromycin!

24
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How can you get erythromycin to be stable in acid (by turning it into Azithromycin)?

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An N-methylated methylamino moiety replaces the C-9 ketone Can’t make a ketal anymore

25
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Main route of erythromycin metabolism?

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Demethylation in the Liver Eliminated in Bile (small portion in urine)

26
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Erythromycin half life

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1.5 hours

27
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Erythromycin and clarithromycin both bind and inhibit which CYP

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CYP 3A4

28
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Drug interactions of Azithromycin?

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None

29
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Macrolides (other than Azithro) tend to cause drug reactions with which specific drugs

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Carbamazepine Cyclosporin Disopyramide Midazolam Quinidine Rifampicin Triazolam and a bunch of others. 3A4 does a lot of shit…

30
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Macrolide side effects.

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  • Relatively Safe - Stimulate GI motor activity (Vomiting, Cramps, Ab Pain) - Minor/Major Allergic Rxns - Stevens-Johnson Syndrome - Cholestatic Hepatitis (Jaundice, cramping, nausea, fever) - Pyloric stenosis in children of moms taking drug
31
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How is erythromycin given orally

A

Enteric Coated capsules More stable salts, esters

32
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Erythromycin estolate is a ____ ester. It is a _______ of erythromycin

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Propionyl Lauryl sulfate prodrug

33
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Purpose of the propionyl ester on Erythromycin estolate?

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Drug is more lipophilic than erythro. alone Increased oral absorption and blood levels after admin.

34
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What happens in Erythromycin estolate cholestatic jaundice

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Bile becomes granular in duct Impeded flow Salts back into circulation No more macrolides after this

35
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Erythromycin estolate is contraindicated for..

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Patients with preexisting liver disease/dysfunction

36
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Erythromycin estolate is used to treat…

A

Group A beta-hemolytic strep

Primary Syph

Amebic Dysyntery

Prophylactically to stop endocardiditis from viridans

37
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What is Erythromycin Ethyl Succinate?

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An ethyl succinate ester prodrug of erythromycin

38
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Advantage to Erythromycin Ethyl Succinate?

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Ethyl succinate ester makes the drug more lipophilic and increases absorption from oral admi

39
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How is Erythromycin Ethyl Succinate typically used?

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Flavored oral suspension for pediatric patients

40
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Relationship of Clarithromycin and Erythromycin

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Cl is the C6 methyl ether of Ery Blocks ketal formation, increased stability

41
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Fun fact about Clarithromycin metabolites…

A

The 14-R-hydroxy metabolite of Clarithromycin has greater antibiotic activity than Clarithromycin

42
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The 14-R-hydroxy metabolite of Clarithromycin is especially effective against…

A

H. influenzae

43
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Clarithromycin. Mechanism of administration

A

Oral suspension Tablets Extended-release tablets

44
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How does Azithromycin prevent cyclic ketal formation?

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Removal of Carbonyl Oxygen, Addition of N-ch3 group

45
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Relationship between Azithromycin and Erhythromycin half lives. So what?

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Azi – 68 hours Ery – 1.5 hours Infrequent doses help out with noncompliant patients

46
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The concentration of Azithromycin in the tissue can up over ____ times higher than in the plasma

A

50

47
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What might form complexes with Azithromycin that prevent absorption?

A

Magnesium Aluminum

48
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Major route of Azithromycin elimination?

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Biliary Over about a week, 6% appears as unchanged drug in the urine

49
Q

Azithromycin is especially active against…

A

G- Better than erythromycin, clarithromycin

50
Q

Most common side effects of Azithromycin

A

Diarrhea Nausea Ab Pain Vomiting

51
Q

Identify.

A

Vancomycin

52
Q

Identify

A

Erythromycin Estolate

53
Q

Identify.

A

Erythromycin Ethyl Succinate

54
Q

Identify.

A

Clarithromycin

55
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Identify.

A

Azithromycin.

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