Week 1 Drugs Flashcards
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Penicillin G
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Mechanism: block transpeptidation of bacterial cell wall synthesis D-Ala-D-Ala analogue
Resistance: inactivation, target mod, impaired penetration, efflux
2
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Vancomycin
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MOA: binds D-Ala-D-Ala, inhibits transglycosylase, prevents crosslinking
Spectrum: Gram +, staph
3
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Ceftriaxone
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MOA: beta-lactam, extended spectrum compared to penicillin
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