Week 2- Antibiotics Flashcards
What are Beta-Lactams
Penicillins and Cephalosporins
What class is Penicillin V and Penicillin G?
Beta Lactam, natural penicillin
How is Penicillin V taken?
PO
What is Penicillin V used for?
pharyngitis, dental abscesses, URI, pneumonia
Is Pencillin V effective against Staph Aureus?
No
Mechanism of Action of Pencillin V and Penicillin G?
Beta-lactam, inhibits biosynthesis of bacterial cell wall, peptidoglycan… binds to transpeptidase
What are the PharmK and PharmT of Penicillin V and Penicillin G?
Negligible metabolism, excreted unchanged in urine, high urinary concentration
Is Penicillin V safe in pregnancy?
Yes
Penicillin allergies
IgE mediated, less than 1%, cross allergies to cephalosporins and carbapenems
Adverse effects with Penicillin V
Rash, GI upset, potential for c. diff infection if inappropriately used
Food/ Med interactions of Pencillin V
Food decreases absorption, could decrease potency of contraceptives
How is Penicillin G taken?
IM
Uses of Penicillin G?
syphillis, meningitis
Major adverse reactions of penicillin G?
Allergic reactions, same as pencillin V, neurotoxicity at high doses
Are beta-lactams (penicillins and cephalosporins) bacteriostatic or bacteriocidal?
bacteriocidal
What drug class is amoxicillin?
Beta Lactam- Penicillin
Mechanism of action of amoxicillin?
Inhibits cell wall synthesis
What bacteria does amoxicillin target?
broad spectrum: gram + and gram - bacteria
what is amoxicillin used for?
otitis media, sinusitis and UTIs
Major adverse reactions to amoxicillin
rash, diarrhea, superinfection
what class is amoxicillin/clavulanate?
beta lactam- penicillin
mechanism of action amoxicillin/clavulanate
inhibits cell wall synthesis
what is amoxicillin/clavulanate used for?
respiratory and skin infections
adverse reactions of amoxicillin/clavulanate?
diarrhea, potential for hepatotoxicity
difference between amoxicillin and amoxicillin/clavulanate?
spectrum is increased to include beta-lactamase-producing strains as well as broadening the coverage to include other bacterial species (overcomes abx resistant strains!)
what is clavulanate acid?
mechanism-based β-lactamase inhibitor
what drug class are cephalosporins?
beta-lactams
what are cephalosporins often used for?
acute otitis media, sinusitis, Group A Strep, pneumonia, chronic bronchitis
what are the first-generation cephalosporins?
cephalexin and cefazolin (IM/IV)
what are second generation cephalosporins?
cefuroxime
what are third generation cephalosporins?
cefdinir, cefpodoxime, ceftriaxone
unique differences for first generation cephalosporins?
fairly narrow spectrum, can be used by individuals allergic to penicillin
unique difference for second generation cephalosporins?
less active against gram-+ cocci than first generation oral cephalosporinsu
unique differences for third generation cephalosporins
more resistance to beta-lactamase
drug class of cephalexin
beta lactam- first generation cephalosporin
how does cephalexin work?
inhibits cell wall synthesis
what does cephalexin work against?
skin infections, UTIs (works against s. aureus)
side effects of cephalexin
diarrhea, hypersensitivity reactions
food/drug monitoring considerations with cephalexin
well absorbed in GI tract, food delays absorption, renal function impairment significantly impacts the half life
Adverse reaction for all cephalosporins?
type 1 reaction/ serum sickness-like reactions: erythema multiforme, skin rashes, arthralgia, fever
route of cefazolin?
IM/IV
what class is cefazolin?
beta lactam- cephalosporin, first generation
how does cefazolin work?
inhibits cell wall synthesis, works against some gram + cocci, some gram negative rods
what do we use cefazolin for?
surgical prophylaxis and infections
adverse reactions for cefazolin?
hypersensitivity, potential for nephrotoxicity
what class is cefuroxime
beta lactam- second generation cephalosporin
how does cefuroxime work?
it inhibits cell-wall synthesis
what does cefuroxime work against?
it is broad spectrum, includes anarobes– used for bronchitis and lyme disease (h. influenzae)
common side effects of cefuroxime?
diarrhea, rash, cns effects
what class is cefdinir
third generation cephalosporin/beta lactam
how does cefdinir work?
it inhibits cell wall synthesis
what does cefdinir work against?
otitis media, sinusitis, respiratory infections (broad spectrum), MSSA, gonorrhea and h. influenzae