Week 1: Protein synthesis inhibitor antibiotics Flashcards
Learning objectives
Classes of bacterial protein synthesis inhibitors
- Aminoglycosides
- Tetracyclines
- Glycylcyclines
- Chloramphenicol
- Macrolides
- Lincosamines
- Oxazolidinones
Aminoglycosides
- Gentamicin
- Tobramycin
- Amikacin
Tetracyclines
- Tetracycline
- Doxycycline
- Minocycline
Glycylcyclines
Tigecycline
Macrolides
- Erythromycin
- Clarithromycin
- Azithromycin
Lincosamines
Clindamycin
Oxazolidinones
- Linezolid
- Tedizolid
Possible targets for protein synthesis inhibitors
Classes of drugs that inhibit Bacterial 30S ribosomal subunit
- Aminoglycosides
- Tetracyclines
- Glycylcyclines
Classes of drugs that inhibit bacterial 50s ribosomal subunit
- Chloramphenicol
- Macrolides
- Lincosamines
- Oxazolidinones
Aminoglycosides MOA
Effects on binding the the 30S bacterial ribosomal subunit A site blocking the initiation of protein synthesis
- Fixed positive charge at all physiological pHs
- Binds to the 16S rRNA at the A site on 30S ribosomal subunit and arrests translation in the initiation phase or causes premature termination of the protein
- At lower doses, induces misreading of mRNA
- Impairs bacterial oxidative phosphorylation
- Selectivity due to higher affinity for prokaryotic ribosomal RNA and lack of uptake by most Eukaryotic cells
Aminoglycosides selectivity
Selectivity due to higher affinity for prokaryotic ribosomal RNA and lack of uptake by most Eukaryotic cells
Aminoglycosides route of administration
- Parenteral (IV) dosing only
- usually requires therapeutic drug monitoring to ensure safety and efficacy
Aminoglycosides distribution
- Charged drug is confined to extracellular water
- Not active in acidic environments (ie abscess)
Aminoglycosides metabolism and elimination
- eliminated by renal glomerular filtration
- dose adjustment in renal dysfunction
Aminoglycosides half-life
t1/2~ 2-3 hours
Aminoglycosides dose adjustment
Dose adjustment necessary in renal dysfunction
Aminoglycosides characteristic which is unlike other protein synthesis inhibitors
IS bactericidal
Aminoglycosides effect
- Bactericidal (unlike other protein synthesis inhibitors)
- Concentration-dependent killing with PAE
PAE AKA
Post-antibiotic Effect
Aminoglycosides toxicities
from fixed positive charge
- Nephrotoxicity
- Ototoxicity
Aminoglycosides nephrotoxicity
- Dose-dependent
- Augmented by concurrent diuretics (eg furosemide) and other nephrotoxins (eg vancomycin)
Aminoglycosides Ototoxicities
- High-frequency hearing-loss and vestibular dysfunction
- Genetic predisposition due to mutations in mitochondrial rRNA
- Augmented by diuretics e.g. furosemide
- Blockade of neuromuscular junction
Aminoglycosides dosing
For most infections Aminoglycosides are dosed using a high dose once daily administration
Aminoglycosides spectrum of activity
- Primarily used against aerobic GNR, including Pseudomonas
- Has synergysitc activity with cell wall active antibiotics in treating Staph aureus and Enterococcus (used for serious infections like endocarditis)
Explain Resistance mechanisms of Aminoglycosides
- Plasmid exchange of aminoglycoside metabolizing enzymes can confer resistance to specific Aminoglycosides
- Arises from phosphorylation, adenylation, acetylation, rRNA methyltransferase and decreased uptake
- Charge determines potentcy, toxicity and resistance
What determines potency of Aminoglycosides
Charge determines potency, toxicity and resistance
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Tetracyclines MOA
Inhibitors of the bacterial 30S ribosomal subunit by
- binds to 16S rRNA and/or proteins at the acceptor (A) site on 30S ribosomal subunit, blocking tRNA access
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- Chelator of Ca++, Mg++, Fe+++ and other ions
- Is actively transported into bacterial cells
- Bacteristatic
- Time-dependent killing
Tetracyclines route of administration
Good oral bioavailability
Tetracyclines t1/2
various
Doxycyline > minocycline > tetracycline
Tetracyclines distribution
- Large volume of distribution
- Bone, tissue > plasma
Tetracycline metabolism and elimination
- 1o glomerular filtration
- 2o biliary secretion
Doxycycline elimination
1o biliary secretion