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sulfanamide structure + activity
hydrophobic.
n1-substitution keeps the pKa @ physiological pH to improve solubility (no ionization)

similar structure to sulfonylurea (DM med.)
sulfanamides effective against what type of bacteria?
comment on drug-resistance
gram + and gram -
drug-resistant strains highly prevalent, thus sulfanamides aren't used anymore
MOA of sulfanamides
folate synth inhibitors, thus bacterial DNA/RNA synth inhibitors
..binds to enzyme that forms folate and blocks it
possible mechanisms of resistance?
alteration/mutations in folate enzyme (dihydropteroate synthase)
increase capacity of bacteria to destroy/inactivate drug
incraese production of folate metabolite, so gain competative advantage
side effects of sulfonamides
crystalluria (not common)
hypersensitivity rxns
hypoglycemia
trimethoprim MOA
inhibitor of bacterial dihydrofolate reductase. (does human too but 100k fold less)
synergistic in combo w/ sulfamethoxazole
trimethoprim:sulfamethoxazole = 1:20 ratio
trimethoprim effective against which bacteria?
resistant in which type of bact and why?
gram + and gram -
resistance in gram - b/c of acquired plasmids that code for altered dihydrofolate reductase
sulfonamides are used to treat..?
UTI
in combo w/ trimethroprim: otitis, bronchitis, pneumonia
quinolones: name 1st, 2nd, and 3rd gen
1st gen = nalidixic
2nd = norfloxacin, ciprofloxacin, ofloxacin
3rd = lomefloxacin, moxifloxacin, gatifloxacin, levofloxacin
chemistry of quinolones
carboxylic group at c3
newer ones: flourines at c6
piperazine at c7
1st gen characteristics + used for?
narrow spectrum w/ excessive binding to serum

used for UTI
2nd gen characteristics + used for what kind of bact?
more potent, less side effects, broader spectrum. longer half lives

against gram -
3rd gen characteristics + used for what kind of bact?
long half lives
used in gram +
MOA of quinolones
inhibit activity of gyrase so inhibits DNA/RNA replication

gyrase normally unwinds dna for replication
quinolone structure characteristics
at N1, when r group replaced w/ H = loss of activity
C2 replaced w/ N = decreased activity
C3 carboxylic = superior to esters, etc
C6 addition of F = increased activity
quinolone antibac spectrum + resistance
used in gram -
most anaerobic bact = less susceptible

resistance: mutation in gyrase, defects in drug penetration
quinolone DDI
chelation w multivalent ions like Ca2+, Mg2+ to form water-soluble complexes taht decrease potency
side effects of quinolones
N/V, abdominal discomfort, anorexia, convulsions (rare)
ciprofloxacin used against?
gram -
some gram + effects
high bioavail
levofloxacin used for?
resp tract infection
s. pneuomonia is more susceptible to levo than cipro
tetracyclines MOA and used against which bact
inhibit protein synth by inhibt 30S unit of ribosome @ A site
used in gram +
resistance?
high resistance, thus tetracyclines are becoming 2nd-line agents
tetracyclines and intestinal flora and effects?
incomplete absorp kills intestinal flora.
stool becomes softer, odorless, and yellow-green color
tetracycline resistance?
decrease in influx or increase in efflux of drug
additional proteins formed to protect 30S subunit
enzymes that deactivate tetracycline
tetracycline DDI
chelation w/ multivalent ions like Fe2+, Al3+ to form insoluble complexes

shouldn't be coadministered w/ antacids and iron or w/ Ca2+ rich dairy products
tetracycline c4 epimerization + dehydration
epimerization of c4 yields inactive form of 4-epitetracycline

dehydration: anhydrotetracycline is inactive and has deep color
doxycycline formation
formed by replacing hydroyxl group with H
reduces toxicity to kidney caused by dehydration
tetracycline toxicity
discoloration in teeth and bones as a result of precipitation
phototoxicity
macrolides characteristics + used for? against what type of bacteria?
high oral efficacy and low toxicity
narrow antibact spectrum and poor GI tolerability
used for upper and lower resp tract infections and some STD's
gram + but not gram - (can't penetrate outter layer)
macrolide MOA
binds to 50S unit of ribosome and blocks translocation of peptides from A to P site
erythromycin (type of macrolide). types?
A,B,C,D,E,F
B,C,D = intermediates for A formation
A = best antibacterial activity
given in enterically coated caps/tabs b/c can't tolerate acidic env like stomach
clarithromycin (macrolide)
better tolerability under acidic conditions
azithromycin
greater stability + longer half life
stonger activity against gram - compared to erythromycin and clarithromycin
side effects of macrolides
erythromycin: GIT, n/v/d/, abdominal cramps
both clarith and azith have better tolerability for pt than eryth
macrolide resistance
decrease in permeation of drug into cell
modification of 50S unit of ribosome
hydrolysis of the drug causing inactivity
b-lactam antibiotic characteristics
examples of these?
b-lactam ring required for activity
kill/prevent growth of bacteria by targeting cell wall
effective in low conc.
naturally prod by fungi
synth analogues: increased efficacy, decreased side effects, broader activity, active against drug-resistant bact
penicillin + cephalosporins
b-lactams used to treat..?
ear/nose/throat infections, resp infect (pneumonia), UTI, skin infect, certain STD's (gonorrhea)
before/after surgery/dental work
penicillin used for:
pneumonia, strep pharyngitis, syphilis
amoxicillin used for:
pneumonia, ear infections, strept pharyngitis, UTI
ceftriaxone used for:
meningitis, UTI, gonorrhea
cloxacillin used for:
cellulitis
bacteria classifications:
gram + and gram -
gram +: retain gentian violet staining (b. subtilus, s. pyogenes, s. aureus)
gram -: will not retain gentian violet staining (e. coli, v. cholerae)
pseudomonas species characteristics
gram - especially p. aeruginosa = resistant to many antibiotics
b-lactam spectrum of activity
NATURAL penicillins only active against gram + (narrow spectrum)
SYNTHETIC penicillins have greater activity against gram - (broad/extended spectrum)
cephalosporins = both gram + and gram -
aztreonam (a monobactam) = gram -
b-lactam MOA
bact. cell wall: inhibit formation of polymeric peptidoglycan, which is unique to bact cell wall
interrupt cell wall cross-linking of peptidoglycan (NAM and NAG)
results in bact. cell lysing (weak walls)

since they interfere w/ crosslinking, penicillins are more potent against G+, than G-
penicillin structural charact
4 membered b-lactam w/ 5-membered thiazolidine rinkg
penicillin properties
white crystalline materials. unpleasant taste. pka value of 2.5-3
penicillin units of activity
1 oxford unit = 0.6ug of penG sodium

larger salt = higher molecular weight = fewer units per mg
1mg penG sodium = 1.667 units
1mg of penG potassium = 1.530 units
penicillin inactivation/resistance
b-lactamases = enzymes that open up the b-lactam ring and inactivate

80% of staph auerus = resistant to penicillins

overexposure/overprescribing = resistance development
methicillin and nafcillin uses
used in infections caused by staph that are penG resistant
these are resistant to b-lactam ring breaking
ampicillin, amoxicillin
these are ACID STABLE (because of amino substitution)
high oral availability because a-amino group increases acid stability
amoxicillin = more effective orally. must be taken with meals
b-lactamase inhibitor
sulbactam given w/ ampicillin (unasyn). IM/IV

clavulanate given w/ amoxicillin (augmentin). orally w/ food
penicillin...extending activity spectrum against gram - bacteria. how?
add ionizable (amino or carboxyl) or polar group to a-carbon of acyl group
carbenicillin (a carboxypenicillin)
one of the broadest spectrum penicillins
used in systemic and urinary tract infection that are resistant to ampicillin
given orally
ticarcillin
higher serum levels and duration of action than carbencillin.
IM and IV only, not orally
ureidopenicillins
more active than carboxypenicillins against most kelbsiellas, pseudomonas, hemophilus
IM and IV, not orally
narrow spectrum penicillins
penG, penV
narrow spectrum penicillinase-resistant
methicillin, mafcillin, oxacillin, cloxacillin, dicloxacillin
moderate spectrum
amoxicillin, ampicillin
broad spectrum
augmentin (amoxicillin + clav acid)
extended spectrum
piperacillin, ticarcillin, mezlocillin, carbenicillin
adverse effects of penicillins
common: N/D, rash, yeast/candidiasis overgrowth
infrequent: fever, vomiting, dermatits/swelling/redness
pain + inflammation at injection site
penicillin allergy
10% of population is allergic
rashes, itchy eyes, swollen lips/tongue
cephalosporin structural characteristics
4 membered b-lactam ring + 6-membered dihydrothiazine ring

acid hydrolysis of 3C group prevents oral administration, thus must be given parenterally
cephalexin + used for?
moderate antibac spectrum
good oral activity
used for: UTI
oral cephalosoporins (cefaclor, loracarbef)
orally active and used for h. influenzae
inactive against pseudomonas
b-lactamase resistance of cephalosporins
more resistant than ampicillin, particularly gram + lactamases
mod to increase b-lactamase resistance?
add methoxy group to 7alpha position

...forms cephamycin class
cephamycin class
cefotetan

IV, not orally
short half-life
effective against gram - bact and penicillin-resistant
oxime cephalosporins (cefotaxime)
b-lactamase resistant
excellent broad spectrum against gram - and gram +

IM and IV, not orally
oxime cephalosporins (cefuroxime)
parenterally and orally
UTI
not effective against pseudomonas
oxime cephalosporin(ceftriaxone)
good for resp infection
combo w/ azithromycin for pneumonia
gonorrhea and meningitis
oxime/ammonium cephalosporins (ceftazidime)
ceftazidime
better against pseudomonas aeruginas
oxime/ammonium cephalosporins (cefepime)
similar to ceftazidime but superior coverage of gram +
oxime/ammonium cephalosporins (cefpirome)
gram -
1st gen cephalosporin (oral)
cephalexin, cephradine, cephadroxil
1st gen cephalosporin (parenteral)
cephalothin, cephapirin, cefazolin
2nd gen cephalosporin moderate spectrum with anti-haemophilus activity
cefaclor, loracabef, ceprozil, cefuroxime, cefamandole
2nd gen cephalosporin (mod spect w/ anti-anaerobic bacteriodes) activity
cefoxitin, cefotetan
3rd gen cephalosporin (broad w/ anti-pseudomonas)
ceftizoxime, cefotaxime, ceftriaxone
3rd gen w/ better anti-pseudomonas
ceftazidim, cefoperazone
4th gen cephalosporin (enhanced against gram + and better b-lactamase stability
cefepime, cefpirome
adverse reactions to cephalosporins
relatively nontoxic and selective aginst bacteria but can cause allergic and hypersensitive rxn
some cephalosporins can cause hypoprothrombinemia and severe bleeding problems
monobactams
b-lactams taht are monocyclic w/ only 1 ring.
natural products from soil bacteria
weak antibacterial, but highly resistant to b-lactamase
synthetic monobactam (aztreonam)
very broad spectrum against gram -
limited gram +
resistant to G b-lactamase
injection only not oral
carbapenem characteristics
thienamycin
4-membered b-lactam w/ 5-membered ring like penecillin, but structurally different (no sulfur group)
thienamycin activity
gram + and gram -
ultra-broad spectrum b-lactam antibiotics as compared w/ penicillin and cephalosporins
IV only
highly resistant to b-lactamase
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