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antimicrobrials

target bacterial/fungai cell wall synthesizing enzymes


bacterial ribosomes


DNA synthesis enzymes


Viral replication targets

cell wall & membrane active antimicrobrials



beta lactams

group of Abx contain beta lactam ring


PCN


cephalosporins


monobactams


carbapenems

Beta-lactam MOA

inhibit bacterial growth-interferes with transpeptidation reaction of bacterial cell wall synthesis


-bact. CW rigid outer layer unique to bacteria(surrounds Cytoplasmic membrane & protects cell- composed of peptidoglycan polymers linked by side chains


pcn binding protein removes terminal alanine side chain-allowing cross linking


-BL=structural analogues to this alanine chain ( mimic natural structure of bacterial wall, bind covalently to PCNbinding protein, renderin it useless


methods of BL resistance


BL & alter target pcn bind prtn

BL- inactivate beta lactams


alter target pcn-bind prtn-


-low affinity for BL binding


-mech for MRSA

BL resistance methods-


Impaired drug peneatration


efflux pumps

IMpaired drug peneatration


-down reg or alteration of porins


-common for gram - bacteria


Efflux pumps


-force drugs out of cell

PCN

all pcn share common core


-variations in side chain determine properties of each drug


-integrity of rings structure is essential for biologic activity of these drugs


-common path of drug resist. in this class is BL enzymes


-most stable in gastric acid (oral admin good)

PCN classes


Traditional PCN (PEN V, Pen G)

most active against gram + organisms, gram - cocci, and non beta lactamase producing anaerobes


susceptible to hydrolysis by beta-lactamases

PCN class- Antistaphyloccocal PCN


Dilcoxacillin, nafcillin, oxacillin

active vs staphylococci & streptococci


resist to staphyloccal beta-lactamases

PCN classes


-Extended spectrum PCN


Amoxicillin, piperacillin, ticarcillin

activity similar to traditional pcn plus more - oragnisms


also susceptible to Beta-lactamases

PCN pharmacokinetics

acceptable GI absorption but not all acid stable


-Dicloxacillin, amoxicciln, ampicillin have best oral bioavailability


1-2hr apart form meals


Highly prtn bound-good fluid/tissue distrib.


-concentration most tissues=serum conc.


rapid exc. by kidneys HL PCN G-->30min


HL ampicilin -->60min

PCN ADRs-

N/V diarrhea


2nd infection- candidiasis


non-allergic rash: delayed 24-48hr


hypersensitivity rxn: 2-30min post admin


-all PCN cross reactive


-5-8% claim PCN rxn


-0.05% of recipients suffer anphylaxis


-more common rxn are pruritis rash


desensitization is possible if necessary

Cephalosporins

structurally similar to PCN


more stable to many beta-lactamses


broader spectrum activity


grouped by activity into 4 generations

Cephalosporin 1st generation

used for skin & soft tissue infections


primarily active vs gram + bacteria

cephalosporin 2nd generation

same activity as 1st generation


plus Klebsiella, proteus, E. Coli

cephalosporin 3rd generation

used for broader indications


-more active vs gram (-) bacteria

cephalosporin 4th generation

primarily active vs gram + bacteria


resistant to beta-lactamase

cephalosporin pharmacokinetics

oral formulations well absorbed from GI


-widely distrubuted to most tissues, some highly bound to prtn


-some are metabolized to less active compounds, most excreted via kidneys as unchanged drug

cephalosporin ADR

hypersensitivity


-anaphylaxis, rash, fever, etc.


very low cross sensitivity with PCN


cross reactivity more likely in early gen ceph.


-tox more common


- site rxn- pain after IM injedction,phlebitis


-renal damage


-bleeding DO

drug modifying agents


-Probenecid


increases pcn concentration by inhibiting renal tubular secretion of weak acids

drug modifying agents


-beta-lactamase inhibitors

clavulanic acid, sulbactam, tazobactam


-resemble beta-lactam drugs


-posess weak antibacterial activity


-inhibit beta-lactamases, extend spectrum of beta-lactams

Monobactams


Aztreonam(azactam)


(other beta-lactams)

only active against aerobic gram - rods


stable with many beta lactamases


no gram + activity


no cross sensitivity w/ PCN


rash most common ADR

(other beta lactams)


Carbapenums


Doripenum(dorabax), Ertapenem (invanz), imipenem(primaxin), meropenem(merrem)

broad spectrum drugs


resistant to most beta lactamases


imipenem given with cilastatin(dehydropeptidse inhibitor) to inhibit renal dehydropeptidation


possible cross sensitivity to PCN


Common ADR: N/V diarrhea, rash, local rxn

Vancomycin(Vancocin)

ONLY vs gram + bacteria-large glycopeptide, not absorbed orally


-oral Tx only for C. difficile


-parenteral therapy by IV admin for serious infections such as endocardititis, meningitis, or highly PCN resistant bacteria


-binds to terminal alanine of peptidoglycan polymers, inhibiting elongation of peptide, weakening the cell


-resistance mediated by altering terminal binding amino acid


90% elim by glumerular filtration


common ADR: phlebitis, chills, fever, flushing

Daptomycin- cubicin

similar spectrum to vanc. more rapid bactericidal


-activity vs vanco resist strains of enterococci & S aureus


poorly absorbed orally, toxic to muscle (IV only)


incorporates into cell membrane & alters polarity =cell death


myopathy -common adr


ineffective tx pneumonia r/t antagonistic effect that pulm surfactatnt has on dapta

Bacterial static protein syntehsis-inhibting antimicrobrials

tetrocyclines, macrolides, clindamycin, streptogramins,chloramphenicol, linezolid

Tetracyclines mechanism

bind to 30S of bacterial ribosome- prevent addition of further AA


active vs gram + and - bacteria


all orally bioavailable except tigecycline, which is synthetic analogue of minocycline


excreted in feces and urine

Tetracyclines-

Tx h. pylori, acne, lyme dx


rigecycline IV to tx more serious infections


bacterial resistance include


-reduced influx or inc. efflux mechanisms


-ribosomal protection by binding site interference


-enzymatic inactivation


-Doxcycline, minocycline, tigecyclien are more resitant to tetra. resist mech. due to poor binding efflux mechanisms

tetracycline ADR and CI

bind to multivalent cations (Ca,Mg, Fe)given oral


complex w/ growing bones/teeth


CI:preg./lactate/kids<8


-N/V, Diarrhea(irritate GI) --> somtimes Cdif.


-sunlight sensitivity enhanced

Macrolides




-bind 50s of bacterial RNA-prevent chain elong.


-active vs Gram+ &- bacteria


oral bioavaialble(erythromycin w/ enteric coat)


azithromycin QD dose -slow release from tissue HL:2-4days

macrolides

rythromycin(ery-tab)


clarithromycin(biaxin)


azithromycin(zithromax)

Macrolides use ,resistance

common used to tx CAP, chlamydia, substitutes for PCN allergy


-bacterial resistance: reduced membrane permeability & efflux


-production of esterases that hydrolyze macrolides


-modificaiton of ribosomal binding site

macrolides ADR

n/V, diarrhea


- GI intoleranace due to stim of gut motility, epsecially erythromycin


-many drug interactions: CYP3a4(not including azithro)

Clindamycin- cleocin

derivative of lincomycin


binds to 50S (same as macrolides)


cross resistance


high oral bioavail., Gram + activity


clindamycin use and ADR

tx skin/soft tissue infections, some MRSA activity, dental prophylaxis for pt w/ valve defects


ADR: n/v, diarrhea,rash C. DIFF

Streptogramins


quinopristen-dalfopristen(synercid) 30:70 mixture

-bind to 50S (macro/clindo)


-gram + activity


-admin IV only


-CYP3A4 metabolism


-used in vanc resist E. Faecium


ADR- related to infusion

Chloramphenicol


use, binding, admin, elim, ADR

binds 50s


broad spectrum Gram + & -


admin oral/parenterally as a PRODRUG w/ wide distribution to tissues


-elim primarily in urine following glucuronidation


-not common admin-can be sub for PCN


ADR: include N/V diarrhea, candidasis, red cell suppresion @ high doses. CYP450 interactions

Linezolid-Zyvox

Gram + activity


unique binding site w/in 50s (23S) results in no cross resistance to other drugs of variety


100% bioavail after oral admin


Tx vanc resist E Faecium, CAP, skin/soft tissue infections


ADR: reversible dec. in PLT count (thrombocytopenia) in 3% of pt, anemia, neutropenia, Serotonin Syndrome

bacterial protein synthesis inhibiting antimicrobrials

aminoglycosides

aminoglycosides


streptomycin, neomycin, amikacin, gentamicin, tobramycin

Gram - activity


used w/ another class of med for synergistic effect (beta lactam / Vanc)


-irreversible inhibitors of prtn synthesis


-binds to specific 30s ribosomal proteins


--> peptide formation interference & misreading of mRNA to create jumbled or toxic peptides


-lethal to cell(hence bacteriocidal)

aminoglycosides

absorbed very poorly from oral dosing- excreted mostly in feces


IM provides fair absorption-IV is best


dosed TID but can be QD


potential for dec. tox w/ similar efficy in Tx


- concentration dependent killing


-post-antibiotic effect


excrete in urine and tx endocarditis


ADR: oto and nephrotoxicity- (^ occurence >5days & w/ renal insufficiency

Sulfonamides


mechanism & resist

P-aminobenzoic acid analogues inhibit purine production in bacteria- interfere w/ DNA replication


resist occurs w/ abundance of PABA


-enzymes have low affinity for sulfonamides, or permeability is decreasesd for sulfonamides

sulfonamides


ADR, use, admin

topical, oral non/absorbable


used w/ Trimethoprim for synergism


inhibit both Gram + & - bacteria


ADR: n/v diarrhea, rash, hypersensitivity rxn, SJS, photosensitivity, headache, drug interactions, crystaluria

Trimethoprim


mech. & resist

-folate analogue inhibits dihydrofolic acid production-another step in process --> purines for dna syntehsis


-combines w/ sulfonamide activity provides better results, reducing chance for resistance


-resist occurs w/ abundance of dihydrofolate reductase,enzyme has low affinity for trimeth. or permeability dec. for trimeth.


trimethoprim


dose and Tx

oral & IV preperation


more lipid soluble --> ^ Vd


give in ratio 1: 5 trimethoprim - sulfamethoxazole


- Tx UTI some MRSA tx

Fluoroquinolones


mecanism Tx

Nalidixic ACID analogues block DNA synth by interfering w/ DNA gyrase


prevent relaxation of supercoiled DNA which is required for normal transcription


QD dosing in levo, gemi,gati


^ activity vs Gram - and some +


cations disrupt absorption-cross resistance growing fast


Tx UTI, bacterial diarrhea


newer meds improved availability significantly

fluoroquinolones ADR

N/V, diarrhea,colitis, renal/hepatic failure, angina atrial flutter,


BBW: tendonitis/tendon rupture


-elderly @ ^ risk, delay onset for months


AVOID in pregnancy


no kids <18