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Peptidoglycan synthesis inhibitors
Vancomycin, Bacitracin, Cycloserine
30S cell Inhibitors
Aminoglycosides, Tetracyclines
50S cell inhibitors
Chloramphenicol, Clindamycin, Erithromycin (macrolides), Linezolid, Lincomycin, Streptogramins (quinupristin, dalfopristin)
Nucleotide Inhibitors
Trimethoprim (inhibits dihydrofolate reductase)
Sulfonamides (inhibit dihydropterorate synthetase)
Pyrimethamine (inhibits dihydrofolate reductase)
DNA topoisomerase (gyrase) inhibitor
Fluoroquinolones/Quinolones
mRNA synthesis inhibitors
Rifampin (inhibits DNA dependent RNA polymerase
Disrupts bacterial and fungal membranes
Polymyxins
Block cell wall synthesis by inhibition of peoptidoglycan cross linking
Penicillin, Ampicillin, Ticarcillin, Piperacillin, Imipenem, Aztreonam, Cephalosporins
Bacteriostatic
Erythromycin, Clindamycin, Sulfamethoxazole, Trimethoprim, Tetracyclines, Chloramphenicol
(ECSTaTiC about bacteriostatics)
Bactericidal
Vancomycin, Fluoroquinolones, Penicillin, Aminoglycosides, Cephalosporins, Metronidazole
(Very Finely Proficient At Cell Murder)
Penicillin MOA
1. Bind PBP
2. Bolck transpeptidase cross-linking of cell wall
3. Activate autolytic enzymes
NOT penicillinase resistant
PenG (IV) PenV (oral)
Penicillin Use
Gram (+) Rods and Cocci
Gram (-) Cocci (DOC are aminoglycosides and if sensitivity use aztreonam)

Spirochetes (SYPHILIS)
Penicillin Tox
Hypersensitivity reaction
Hemolytic anemia
Penicillinase Resistant Penicillins
(Names and MOA)
Cloxicillin, Oxicillin, Nafcillin, Dicloxacillin, Methicillin

Penicillinase-resistant (bulky 'R' group)
Penicillinase Resistant Penicillins Use
S. aureus (except MRSA-resistant d/t altered PBP)
Penicillinase Resistant Penicillins Tox
Hypersensitivity reactions
Methicillin-interstitial nephritis
Aminopenicillins (names and MOA)
Ampicillin, Amoxicillin

Wider spectrum than penicillin
Combine with Clavulanic acid (penicillinase inhibitor)
Aminopenicillin Use
HELPS kill Enterococci
H. influenzae, E.coli, Listeria monocytogenes, Proteus mirabilis, Salmonella, Enterococci
Aminopenicillin Tox
Ampicillin Rash (seen if given to patient with mono), Pseudomembranous colitis, Hypersensitivity reaction
Drugs that cause Pseudomembranous colitis
Ampicillin, Amoxicillin, Clindamycin
Treat Pseudomembranous colitis
Metronidazole, Vancomycin
Antipseudomonal penicillins (names)
Ticarcillin, Carbenicillin, Piperacillin
(carboxypenicillins)
Extended spectrum

Susceptible to penicillinase use with clavulanic acid
Antipseudomonal penicillins Use
Pseudomonas, Gram (-) rods,
Antipseudomonal penicillins Tox
hypersensitivity reaction
How to become resistant to Beta-lactam antibiotics
1. alter beta lactam targets (PBP)
2. hydrolysis of beta lactam ring
3. bacterial beta lactamase (produced by Gram (-) rods and found in periplasmic space)
Penicillinase resistant antibiotics
Cover Gram (+)
1. cephalosporins
2.Cloxicillin
3.Oxacillin
4.Nafcillin
5.Dicloxacillin
6.Methicillin
Cephalosporins MOA
Beta lactam drugs. Inhibit cell wall synthesis. Less susceptible to penicillinase
1st Generation Names
Cefazolin, Cephalexin
1st Generation Use
Gram (+), Proteus, E.coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae (PEcK)
2nd Generation Names
Cefoxitin, Cefaclor, Cefuroxime
2nd Generation Use
Gram (+) cocci, H. influenzae, Enterobacter, Neisseria, Proteus, E. coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Serratia marcescens ( HEN PEcKS)
3rd Generation Names
ceftriaxone, cefotaxime, ceftazidime
3rd Generation Use
serious Gram(-) infections resistant to other beta-lactams, Meningitis because Penetrate BBB
Ceftazidime: Pseudomonas
Ceftriaxone: gonorrhea (1 dose treatment is azithromycin)
4th Generation Names
Cefepime
4th Generation Use
Increase activity against Pseudomonas , Gram(+) bacteria.
CephalosporinsTox
Hypersensitivity
Cross hypersensitivity with penicillin
Increase Nephrotoxicity with aminoglycosides
Disulfiram-like reaction with ethanol
Aztreonam MOA
Binds PBP3
monobactam.
resistant to beta-lactamase.
Synergistic with aminoglycosides
Aztreonam Use
Gram (-) rods: Klebsiella, Pseudomonas, Serratia

Patients with penicillin allergies or with renal insufficiency who can't tolerate aminoglycosides
Aztreonam Tox
Usually none.
Imipenem/cilastatin, Meropenem MOA
broad spectrum.
Givewith cilastatin (inhibits renal dihydropeptidase I) to decrease deactivation in renal tubules
Imipenem/cilastatin, Meropenem Use
Gram (+) cocci, Gram (-) rods, Anaerobes
DOC: ENTEROBACTER

Life threatening infections (toxic)
Imipenem, Meropenem Tox
CNS tox (seizures): Meropenem has less risk, GI distress, Skin Rash
Vancomycin MOA
inhibit cell wall mucopeptide formation by binding D-ala D-ala portion

Resistance with change of D-ala D-ala to D-ala D-lac
Vancomycin Use
Pseudomembranous colits (C.dif),
MRSA,
serious gram (+) multidrug resistant bacteria
Vancomycin Tox
Nephrotoxic
Ototoxic
Thrombophlebitis

Red Man Syndrome: Flushing (prevent by pretreating with antihistamine and by slow infusion)
Aminoglycosides MOA
Gentamycin, Neomycin, Amikacin, Tobramycin, Streptomycin (GNATS)

inhibit formation of initiation complex - misreading of mRNA

Require O2 for uptake
Aminoglycosides Use
Severe Gram (-) rods,

Neomycin: bowel surgery
Aminoglycosides Tox
Nephrotoxic
Ototoxic
Teratogenic (Neurotoxic to fetus)
Tetracycline MOA
Tetracycline, Doxycycline, Demeclocycline, Minocycline

Binds 30S, prevent attachement of aminoacyl-tRNA

Can't take with MILK, ANTACIDS, IRON-Containing preperations (inhibit its absorption in the gut)
Tetracycline Use
Limited CNS penetration

V. cholerae, Acne (propionylbacteria), Chlamydia, Ureaplasma Urealyticum, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Tularemia, H.pylori, Borrelia burgdorferi, Rickettsia
VACUUM THe BedRoom
Tetracycline Tox
Teeth discoloration, Inhibit Bone growth in kids (may affect cartilage), Photosensitivity, contraindicated in Pregnancy, Drug Induced Pancreatitis
Fanconi Syndrome (old tetracyclines)
Macrolides MOA
Erythromycin, Azithromycin, Clarithromycin

Inhibit protein synthesis by blocking translocation
Bind 23S rRNA of 50S
Macrolides Use
URI, Pneumonias, STD (gram (+) cocci), Mycoplasma, Legionella, Chlamydia, Neisseria
Macrolides Tox
Prolonged QT, GI discomfort (MCC of noncompliance), Acute cholestatic hepatitis, eosinophilia, skin rashes. increases serum concentration of theophyllines, oral anticoagulants.
Chloramphenicol MOA
Inhibit 50S peptidyltransferase
Chloramphenicol Use
Meningitis (H.influenzae, Neisseria meningitidis, Streptococcus pneumoniae)
Chloramphenicol Tox
Anemia (dose dependent)
Aplastic Anemia (dose Independent)
Gray Baby Syndrome (Premies bc lack liver UDP-glucuronyl transferase)
Clindamycin MOA
Block peptide bond formation at 50S
Clindamycin Use
Anaerobes above the diaphragm
(Bacteroides fragilis, C. perfringens)
Clindamycin Tox
Pseudomembranous colitis, fever, diarrhea
Sulfonamides MOA
Sulfamethoxazole, Sulfsoxazole, Sulfadiazine

PABA antimetabolites. Inhibit dihydropteroate synthetase
Sulfonamides Use
Gram (+), Gram (-), Nocardia, Chlamydia.

Simple UTI's
Sulfonamides Tox
Hypersensitivity reaction, Hemolysis if G6PD def., interstitial nephritis, photosensitivity, kernicterus in infants, displace other drugs from albumin
Causes of Hemolysis in G6PD def patients
1. fava beans
2. Sulfa drugs
3. Methotrexate
4.Primaquine
5.Anti-Tb drugs
6.Infections (generation of free radicals)
Trimethoprim MOA
inhibit dihydrofolate reductase
Trimethoprim Use
in combo with SMX

Recurrent UTI, Shigella, Salmonella, PJP
Trimethoprim Tox
Megaloblastic Anemia, leukopenia, granulocytopenia

rescue with supplemental folinic acid
Fluoroquinolones MOA
Ciprofloxacin, Norfloxacin, Ofloxacin, Moxifloxacin, Gatifloxacin, Nalidixic acid (quinolone)

Inhibit DNA gyrase (topoisomerase II) Must not be taken with antacids
Fluoroquinolones Use
Gram (-) rods of urinary and GI (include pseudomonas), Neisseria, Some Gram(+)
Fluoroquinolone Tox
GI upset, Superinfection, Skin rash, headache, dizzy.
Damage cartilage so CI in pregnancy and kids.
Tendonitis and tendon rupture (adults) leg cramps and myalgia (kids)
Moxifloxacin: Torsades
Gatifloxacin: hypoglycemia
Metronidazole MOA
Toxic metabolits in bacterial cell that damage DNA
Metronidazole Use
GET GAP
Giardia,Entamoeba,Trichoonas, Gardnerella vaginalis,Anaerobes, Pseudomembranous colitis, H.pylori (with amocillin/tetracycline,omeprazole)
Metronidazole Tox
Disulfiram-like reaction with alchole, headache, metallic taste, drug induced pancreatitis
Polymyxin MOA
Bind cell membrane of bacteria and disrupt osmotic properties.

Act like detergents
Polymyxin Use
Resistant Gram (-) infections
Polymyxin Tox
Neurotoxic, ATN
Anti-Tb Drugs
Rifampin, INH, Pyrazinamide, Ethambutol, Streptomycin
Ethambutol Side Effect
Optic neuropaty (red-green color blindness)
Pyrazinamide Side Effects
Hepatotoxic
Increased Uric acid
SLE
INH MOA
Decrease synthesis of mycolic acid
INH Use
M. Tb

Only agent as solo prophylaxis against Tb
INH Tox
Neurotoxic, Hepatotoxic, Induces pyridoxine deficiency. Give Vit B6 to prevent neurotoxic
Rifampin MOA
Inhibit DNA dependent RNA polymerase
Rifampin Use
M. Tb
Delays resistance to dapsone when used for leprosy
Meningococcal prophylaxis and chemoprophylaxis in contacts of kids with HIB
Rifampin Tox
Minor hepatotoxic, Induce P-450, Orange body fluids
Treatment of VRE
Linezolid and streptogramins