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List the 3 Beta Lactamase Inhibitors
Clavulanic acid
Sulbactam
Tazobactom
Vancomycin major use bug?
Activity on Gram-Neg Aerobes?
on Gram-Neg Anaerobes?
MRSA & Coagulase Neg. Staph
-no
-no
SoA (Spectrum of Activity)
for Bacitracin?
Many Gram +
-some Gram Neg
---diff from Vanco/Telav which do NOt have gram-neg
Bacitracin admin?
Topical
--think Eye infxn, skin
--systemic not used often due to nephrotoxicity
What common catagory do Bacitracin, Vancomycin & Telavancin fall into?
They are all Cell Wall Syn Ibxn.
--Vanco/Telav are Glycopeptides.

--all other Cell Walls syns are the Beta lactams
List the 8 Groups of Bucket 2...The Protein Syn Ibxns
1. Clindamycin
2. Quinupristin/Dalfopristin
3. Chloramphenicol
4. Aminoglycosides
5. Macrolides/Ketolides
6. Tetracyclines
7. Glycylcyclines (tigecycline)
8. Linezolid
---don't confuse 4/Aminoglycosides with Glycopeptides, which are Bucket 1
List the 5 Aminoglycosides of Bucket 2 (Pr Syn.)
1. Amikacin
2. Gentamicin
3. Neomycin
4. Streptomycin
5. Tobramycin
List the 4 Macro/Ketolides of Bucket 2 (Pr Syn.)
1. Azithromycin
2. Clarithromycin
3. Erythromycin
4. Telithromycin
List the 4 drugs in Tetracyclines of Bucket 2 (Pr Syn)
1. Demeclocycline
2. Doxycycline
3. Minocycline
4. Tetracycline
Drug of choice for MRSA
Vancomycin
--Telavancin works too
SoA.: Gram + & Gram Neg.
--Rickettsiae
-Spirochetes
-Mycoplasma
-Chlamydia (genital)
Tetracyclines
This Group and its sole drug is a modification of Tetracycline.
-Bucket 3
Glycylcyclines
-Tigecycline
----dec. susceptability to resistance as with Tetras
SoA for Tigecycline (Glycylcycline)
Gram +, includes MRSA
Gram -, includes anaerobes
Which drug has wide SoA...some coverage in most all major groups.
--works on Clostridium perfringens,
Bacteroides
Tigecycline
under Glycylcyclin
Of the 8 Groups of Bucket 2, which 3 are 30S SU Inbx.?
Tetracyclines
Glcylcyclines
Aminoglycosides
Of the 8 Groups of Bucket 2, which 5 are 50S SU Inbx.?
1. Macro/Ketolides
2. Chloramphenicol
3. Clindamycin
4. Quinupritin/Dalfopristin=syncercid
5. Linezolid
Aminoglycosides: Inbx what?
Gram +/_ ???
Air or NoAir?

-unique part of mechanism
30S of Bucket 2__02 depletion
-Gram Positive Aerobes
-Gram Neg Aerobes
----NO Anaerobes, part of Mechanism is 02 depletion
For the 50s SU Inbx of Bucket 2, the Macrolide/Ketolides contain which four drugs?
Which is the Keto?
Erythromycin
Azitrhomycin &
Clarithromycin are Macros

-Telithromycin is Keto
SoA of Macro/Ketos__50s SU Inbx?
Macros SoA?
Ketos SoA?
Macros: Erythro, Azitro, Clarithro:
Good Gram +, Some Gram Neg

Keto: Telithromycin: Strong Gram Neg and Pos.
The Z-pack is name for which drug. Which subgroup, group and bucket is it in?
Azithromycin:
Bucket 2/Pr Syn Inbx
Macrolide
50s SU
Chlormaphenical:
Bucket? Group?

SoA: narrow or wide?
Grams and Airs?

limitations?
Bucket 2/Pr. Syn. Inbx.
50s SU

-Wide
-Good Gram Pos/Neg and
-Anaerobes
-----toxicity problems
Clindamycin:
Type of Bucket 2?
Grams?
Airs?
50S SU Inbx.
-Aerobic Gram Positive
--Anaerobes
---NO Gram Negs
Quinopristin/Dalfopristin:
Type of Bucket 2?
SoA designed for
50S SU
-Developed for Gram + w/ Resis.
---MRSA & VR
vr is vancoresitant

-thus limited gram neg act
Linezolid:
Type of Bucket to

SoA designed for
50S SU
--as w/ Quino/Dalfo, designed for 'nasty gram pos bugs"
-MRSA
-VR
The Bucket 3 Metabolic Inhibitors include what group
--2 drugs within group
Only Group is Inbx of Folate Synthesis
-Sulfonamide:
-Sulfamethoxazole
-Trimethoprim
When Folate Syns Antiobiotics are administered, what is most common combination?
TMP/SMX

Trimethoprime/Sulfamethoxazole
---"bactrim or Septra"
What is SoA for TMP/SMX?

Limitations
Gram Positive--strep/staph
Gram Negative--good

NO anaerobes
Resistance is Very common.. limits its use
Name the 5 drugs and Major group that make up the Nucleic Acid Syn. Inbx.
1. Polymixin B
2. Metronidazole
3. Nitrofurantoin
4. Daptomycin
Major Group is Fluoroquinolones--has 4 generations
Ciprofloxacin,
Norfloxacin &
Ofloxacin
are members of what generation of Fluoroquinolones
2nd Gen Fluoroquinolones of Bucket 4
Infection with PCP/ Pneumocystis jirovecii can be treated with what drug?
TMP/SMX

Trimethoprime/Sulfamethoxazole
Name the 1 drug that makes up the 1st Gen. Fluoroquinolones
Nalidixic acid
Name the 1 drug that comprises the 3rd Gen. of Fluoroquins
3rd Gen is
Levofloxacin
List the 2 Drugs that make up the 4th generation of Fluoroquinolones of Bucket 4
Moxifloxacin
Gatifloxacin
Nalidixic acid, Ciprofloxacin, Norflaxacin, Ofloxacin, Levofloxacin, Moxifloxacin and Gatifloxacin are members of what group? Which Bucket
Nucleic Acid Syn Inbx./Bucket 4

1st-4th Generations of Fluoroquinolones
Which group of bacteria has excellent coverage for ALL generations of Fluoroquins?
Atypical Bacteria
-Legionella pneumophilia,
-Chlamydia sp.
-Mycoplasma sp.
--though no one uses the 1st genation drug Nalidixic Acid (only drug in 1st gen)
Which 2nd generation Fluoroquin covers Pseudomonas?

Oflox, Ciproflox, Norflox
Ciprofloxacin covers Pseudomonas

For inc. Gram +/- coverage, use "new" gen. Fluoros,= 3&4th gens
Metronidazole: Bucket/Groups?

SoA
4th Bucket/NA Syn. No Group

Prodrug- only Anaerobes can convert it.
Protazoa (Trichromas vagninalis, Amebiasis, giardiasis)

-NO use on Aerobes
Daptomyocin: Bucket/Groups?
SoA?
Used for?
4th Bucket/NA Syn. No Group
developed for tough Gram Pos
-MRSA
-VRE
Polymixin B: Bucket/Groups?
Systemic Use?

SoA?
4th Bucket. No Group
No, Topical & Ointments

Gram Negative Bacteria
This drug is Primarily Used for UTI, because its:
-SoA covers Gram +/- in Lower UTIs
-Has low [Plasm] but conc. in urine
Nitrofurantoin
4th Bucket, No Group
Name for PKin where you dose to Peak/MIC then let wane.

Which drugs have this PK kill?
Concentration Dependent Kill, aka

Big Hammer Approach

Aminoglycosides (bucket 2/PR syn.) are Conc Dependent Kills
Infection with Atypical bacteria like
(Legionalla, Chlamydia sp, Mycoplasma sp.) or
Antracis might be treated with what group
Fluoroquinolones
The following use what PK Kill method?
Beta-Lactams
Macrolides
Linezolid
Clndamycin
Time-Dependent Kill
--always keep conc above MIC

--ie, time above MIC correlates with efficacy
How are almost ALL Beta-Lactams eliminated?
Absorption/Food?
By Kidney--must adjust if in renal failure
-Some w/ or w/o food.
What is purpose of cilastatin?

Which drug is it combined
Imipenem, a Carbapenem group of B-lactams, is combined with Cilastatin (think cilia) to prevent hydrolysis in renal BRush border
About 1/2 of all allergic Rnxs in hospitalized Pts are due to what drugs
B-Lactams
Rxn in 7-40 per 1000 penicillin treatments
Maculopapular Rash indicates what Rxn
Allergic Penicillin Rxn due to Hypersensitivity 1-10%
What is only b-lactam you can give to someone with a Known anaphylaxis allergy due to penicillin
Aztreonam
--A Monobactam

Though other non-penicillin B-lacts exist, ie, cepalosporins, which do evolve increasingly less risk of anaphylaxis.
High doses of Penecillins and Imipenem (a Carbapenem, B-lactam) in presence of renal insufficiency can have what Adverse Effect
Neurologic: dizzy, headache, insomnia, seizure (imipenem)
What unique Adverse Effect can occur with Cefotetan & Cefoperazone

Special Circumstance for Symptoms?
Disulfiram like Reaction due to Ethanol
--Sx= nausea/vom, flushing, sweating, tachycardia.
Which drug competitively inhibits renal tubular secretion of penicillin
(non-antibiotic)
When is it used?
With gout, the drug Probenecid can F with Penicillin clearance
--with comp renal + penicillins
must consider Neurologic A.E.s
Admin for Vancomycin (glycopeptide/bucket1)?
Elimination?
2 Adverse Effects Aside from Redman (can be pretreated with Antihistamines)
IV (oral if colitis, otherwise negli absb)
Renal elim
A.E.: Nephrotoxic & Ototoxic
PK-kill method for Telavancin ?(Glycopeptide/bucket1)
-Unique Adv. Effects?
-Black Box Warning?
Conc-Dependent Kill/Hammer
A.E.: Metalic/Soapy Taste, Foamy Urine
BBWarn: Pregnancy
Tetracyclines: (bucket 2, 30S)
Absorption/Admin?
-Interacts with Cations--take drug 2 hrs before any Supplements/Milk.
Adverse Effects of Tetracyclines
Photosensitivity--suburn
Hepatoxicity-rare but fatal
Teeth Discoloration in Children
Aminoglycosides: bucket 2, 30S)
Unique Distribution?

Adverse Reactions:
High Conc in Urine--good for catheter related UTI
-AE:
1. Ototoxicity: irreversible vestibular damage
2. Nephrotoxicity: acute tubular necrosis (delayed onset, reversible)
Macro/Ketolides: bucket 2, 50S)
Distribution in CSF?
Elimination
Minimal CSF penetration
Hepatically Elim, 100%,--> NO concern for renal failure
Macrolide Adverse Effects

which are better tolerated of the 3 macros
QTc Prolongation (rare)
Ototoxic, hepato (rare)
thrombophlebitis-IV
--Clarithromycin&Azitrhomycin better tolerated than Erythromycin
Ketolide (telithromycin) Adv. Eff.

Special COntraindication
similar to Macros (QTC prolong, ototox, hepato)
Plus
-Ocular: blurred bission

-Contra for Pts with Myasthenia gravis
Which Macro/Keto has little concern for drug interactions b/c it is NOT metabed by P450
Azithromycin
Quinupristin/Dalfopristin (synercid) Bucket? Group?
Administration?
Adverse Effects
Bucket 2/50s, no Group
--Use Central Line --NOT peripheral
Venous Irritation
Myalgias/arthralgias, GIs
Linezolid (Bucket2/50S)
What type of PK-kill?
Absorption/Admin?
Elimation?
Time Dependent= stay above MIC
-PO & IV and 100% bioavail
-Renal and Non-renal
Linezolid
1 Unique Adverse Effect
Thrombocytopenia (2-4%)
--delayed >2weeks, reversible
Clindamycin (Bucket 2/50S)
What specific tissue penetration
Elimination?
Can penetrate bone
works with anaerobic bone infections too.
Hepatic
Adverse Effects of Clindamycin?
Most Common is?
Worst GI drug induced infxn
GI is most common-, includes dyspepsia
-Cause C. difficile colitis--worst offender
Chloramphenicol (bucket 2/50S)
Usage?

Common Syndrome caused
Limited due to toxicities
--some not even dose dependent

-Causes Gray Baby Syndrome
Chloramphenicol AEs
Blood affected how?
Others?
Note: primary elim is Hepatic:
-Blood: bone marrow suppression, Aplastic anemia (most serious), Hemolytic anemia

-CNS: optic neuritis, peripheral neuritis, confusion, depression
TMP/SMX: Bucket? Group?

Adverse Effects?
Most serious hematologic is?
3 Unique
Bucket 3/Metabolic/Folate
-------GOOD for PCP----
--Hematologic: Leukopenia
1. Sulfa Drug, so Sulfa Allergies
2. Steven's Johnson
3. Crystalluria (mild & rare)
This group of drugs has High absorption, large volume of distribution and Extensive tissue distribution (organs, liver, skin, bone UT)
Which Bucket, Group?
Fluoroquinolone group
Bucket Four
3 Main Adverse Effects of Fluoroquinolones (Nuc. Acid Syn Ibx) are?
1 Black Box warning is?
1. Articular Damage
3. Cardiac: pronlonged QT
2. Tendonopathies
--BBwarn= tendon rupture

note: also list of other CNS an GI AEs
Administration of Fluoroquinolones requires consideration of what other items?
Intake of Cations
--Like Tetracyclines, Take Fluoros 2 hours before Cations/Milk
Which Bucket 4 drug/N.A. Syn. Inbx Antibiotic?
-Does penetrate CSF
-Anaerobic Coverage
-Metab primarily by Liver
Metronidazole

(note, only group in Bucket 4/ Nucleic Acid Syn. Inhibitors is the FLuoros, all others are just drug)
Which 2 drug Groups use Conc-Dependent (PEAK/MIC) kill
Fluoroquinolones (bucket 4)
Aminoglycosides (bucket 2)
----use higher conc.= higher kill
---note: aminoglycs also show Post AntiBio Effect (persistent dath)
Which drug uses Conc-Dependent/Hammer Kill.
AE:
-Myopathy and Creatinine Phosphokinase Elev.
-not great when on statins too

Drug + Bucket =???
Daptomyocin
Bucket 4.
N.A. Syn Inbx
This group of drugs uses the Time Dependent Kill, where higher conc. do NOT result in higher kill rate
The Beta Lactams use
Time > MIC
Which Drug causes enamal hypoplasia?
Which group carries risk of deafness?
Which groups are relatively safe in pregnancy
Tetracycline - teeth, pregnant -->8yrs
Aminoglycs - deaf
--Penicillins & Cephalosporins (both B-Lacts) safe for preg.
This is drug of choice for Pseudomembranous Colitis due to C. difficile (note: this may have been caused by Clindaymcin, which ALSO covers anaerbes)
Metronidazole
--PO or IV
Covers anaerobes in many areas, including CNS--think brain abcess-)
This drug ("Flagyl ") has: common GI AEs--ie, metallic taste.
CNS--most serious AE, but rare
Mutagenic in Pregnant
Disulfiram Rxn
Metronidazole (use for Anaerobes and Protazoa)
--Do NOT use alcohol
Which group of drugs should not be given to neonates for they may cause Kernicterus
Sulfonamides
Which 4 drugs Readily Penetrate CNS
name with bucket
Cholramphenicol (Bucket 2)
Tetracycline (Bucket 2)
TMP-SMZ (Bucket 3/Metabo)
Linezolid-30% - (Bucket 2)
Administration of Fluoroquinolones requires consideration of what other items?
Intake of Cations
--Like Tetracyclines, Take Fluoros 2 hours before Cations/Milk
Which Bucket 4 drug/N.A. Syn. Inbx Antibiotic?
-Does penetrate CSF
-Anaerobic Coverage
-Metab primarily by Liver
Metronidazole

(note, only group in Bucket 4/ Nucleic Acid Syn. Inhibitors is the FLuoros, all others are just drug)
Which 2 drug Groups use Conc-Dependent (PEAK/MIC) kill
Fluoroquinolones (bucket 4)
Aminoglycosides (bucket 2)
----use higher conc.= higher kill
---note: aminoglycs also show Post AntiBio Effect (persistent dath)
Which drug uses Conc-Dependent/Hammer Kill.
AE:
-Myopathy and Creatinine Phosphokinase Elev.
-not great when on statins too

Drug + Bucket =???
Daptomyocin
Bucket 4.
N.A. Syn Inbx
This group of drugs uses the Time Dependent Kill, where higher conc. do NOT result in higher kill rate
The Beta Lactams use
Time > MIC
Which Drug causes enamal hypoplasia?
Which group carries risk of deafness?
Which groups are relatively safe in pregnancy
Tetracycline - teeth, pregnant -->8yrs
Aminoglycs - deaf
--Penicillins & Cephalosporins (both B-Lacts) safe for preg.
This is drug of choice for Pseudomembranous Colitis due to C. difficile (note: this may have been caused by Clindaymcin, which ALSO covers anaerbes)
Metronidazole
--PO or IV
Covers anaerobes in many areas, including CNS--think brain abcess-)
This drug ("Flagyl ") has: common GI AEs--ie, metallic taste.
CNS--most serious AE, but rare
Mutagenic in Pregnant
Disulfiram Rxn
Metronidazole (use for Anaerobes and Protazoa)
--Do NOT use alcohol
Which group of drugs should not be given to neonates for they may cause Kernicterus
Sulfonamides
Which 4 drugs Readily Penetrate CNS
name with bucket
Cholramphenicol (Bucket 2)
Tetracycline (Bucket 2)
TMP-SMZ (Bucket 3/Metabo)
Linezolid-30% - (Bucket 2)
Which Generations of Cephalosporins Do NOT cross CNS. Which Gen crosses when meninges are inflammed?
1st & 2nd Gen Cephs DO NOT
-3rd gen Cephs will if meninges inflamed
Clindamycin, Fluoroquins, Macrolides, Aminoglycosides:
Which describes them
Do Cross CNS, DO NOT -or--
Will Cross if Inflammed
Clinda, Fluoros Macs and Aminoglycs DO NOT Cross CNS
Penicillin, Metronidazole, Aztreonam, Metropenem, Imipenem:
Which Describes these
Do Cross CNS, DO NOT -or--
Will Cross if Inflammed
These WILL Cross if Meninges Inflammed:
Pens, Metro, Aztreo, Merop/Imip-enem
---Also, 3rd Gen Cephs
With Vanco as DOC for MRSA-Nosocom, list 5 others that have activity against MRSA
1. Linezolid (last resort for superresistant Staph EndoCard)
2. Telavancin
3. Daptomycin
4. Tigecycline
5. Quinupristin/Dalfopristin