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bacteriostatic
drugs that inhibit or weaken micobes so that host defense machanisms can eliminate from the body
penicilin G
Bicillin
Action
Bacterialcidal and gram +
indications
-hits rapidly dividing cells better
-tx for ifections that are fulminating hit you fast
- prophalactic therapy
absorption
varies by root
distribution
NOt penetrate into CNS unless meneges are infalmed ( joints , eyes weakend by inflammation)
elimination
Increase dose increase neurotoxitcity
adverse affects
all PCNS have potential for cns toxicity in high doses esp. w/ preexisting kidney diseaese
allergy
-up to 10% expierence it
- mild to severe
- more common w/ parenteral
- cross sensitivity to celosporins
-late rash even long after treatment is over
anapylaxis
immediate life threatning hypersensitivity reaction
penicillinase- resistant penicillins
beta- lactamase are enzymes that inactivate penicillins and other antibiotics
nafacillin (Unipen)
dicloxacillin (Oxacillin)
MRSA
methicillin restistant staphlococcus aureus
Broad spectrum penicillins
ampicillin ( Omnipen)
-most commonly prescribed braod spectrum PCN
Side effects
Rashes and diarrhea are most common
amoxicillin ( Amoxil)
-preffered when oral preperation is indicated
-may be taken with food
- less diarrhea
- good for children
extended - spectrum

ticarcillin (Ticar)
-used to treat pseudomonas aureginosa
unique side effect
sodium overload and hypoklemia ( low pottasium)
admin
- parenterl use only
- acute ilness in health care center
penicilln combined with beta-lactamase inhibitor
amoxicillin / clavulanic acid (Augmentin)
Cephalosporins
realted to penicillin
Clinical use
-PARENTALLY
- eliminated by kidneys
mechanisms of action
-Bactericidal
-less active on gram + more on Gram -
Generations
-1st to 4th
-gram + to gram -
-better to cross bbb and cerebrospinal fluid
-more expensive
-bleeding tendencies develope
adverse affects
-hypersensitivty reactions most common
-thrombophlebitis with IV
(inflamation of blood vessels)
first gen
cefalexin ( Keflex)
cefazolin ( Ancef)
Second gen
cefaclor (Ceclor)
cefotetan (Cefotan)
Third Gen
cefoperazone ( Cefobid)
cefixime (Suprax)
Fourth Gen
cefepime (Maxipime)
imipenem (Primaxin)
Actions
Bactericidal ; weakening of cell wall
indications
-mixed infections (gram +,-, aerobic and anerobic)
- used for immune compromised individuals ex HIV
- Big Gun
Adverse effects
-N/V
-Diarrhea
-Hypersensitivity
Nursing con
give IM ,IV
vancomycin (Vancocin)
action
bactericidal
indications
-choice against MRSA
Adverse effects
-significatnt ototoxicity
- thrombophlebitis
- renal and CNS toxicity
Nursing Con
-VRE vancomycin resistant entercocci
-admin route- parentally - no faster than 10mg/min
-if givin to fast = red man syndrome (histamine release)
Tetracyclines
bacteriostatic
pharmokinetics
-Absoprtion from GI inhibited by dairy products and antacids
- binds to calcium in newly formed bones and teeth
indications
-mixed infactions
-long term treatment for acne vulgaris
-lymes disease
Adverse effects
-N/V
-superimposed infactions with long term use
- slowed bone growth under 8 years of age
- staining and damage to teeth
-thrombophlebitis
-photosensitivity
specific preperations
tetracycline (Achromycin) most widley used
doxycycline (Vibramycin)
Macrolides
erythromycin(E.E.S.;E-mycin)
clarithromycin(Biaxin)
Azithromycin (Zithromax)
Small= static Big = cidal
for penicillin hypersensitivity
other bacteristaic inhibitors of protein synthisis
clindamycin ( Cleocin)
c.diff
linezolid (Zyvox)
used against VRE
Aminoglycosides
cidal
indications
Gram -
big gun
adverse effects
-ototoxicity (rining and dizziness) and or nephrotoxicity related to drug concentrations
cross sensitivity between preperations
nursing considerations
Dosing: individual dependant; single daily dose vs. dividing daily dosing
may use blood serum levels to calculate amount needed to replace amount eliminted during dosing interval
through value
immidialty before a dose
peak value
determined immidaitley after infusion is completed
drug interations
other drugs with ear / kidney affects
Need 2 IV lines ; 2-4 hour intervals w/o drugs
spec. prep
gentimycin (Garamycin)
tobramycin (Nebcin)
amikacin (Amikin)
neomycin sulfate ( Myciquent; Neo-tabs)
Sulfonamides
action
primarliy staic
acts as anti-metabloties
Pharmacokinetics
-All absorbed from GI tract
-Widley disributed including CNS, placenta, fetus
-Excteded by kidneys
indications
-acute UTI caused by E.coli
- ophthalmic infections (ong/ eye drops)
- burns (prevents colonization)
- Pneumocystis carinil pneumonia (resident microbe resp tract)
Adverse effects
-hypersensitivity (dose dependant)
-rash
- drug fever
- photosensitivity
Hematologic
hemolytic enemia possible with long term use
(need blood count studies)
Renal/
Cystalluria
crystal form in urine
need 2-3 L of water a day

and gastrointestinal
nursing cons
2-3 L/ 2000-3000 ml
drug interactions
- some cross sensitization between antiinfective sulfonmides and some diuretics and oral hypoglycemics
spec. preps
sulfisaxazole (Gantrinsin)
short acting
Sulfamethoxazole(Gantanol)
immediate acting
trimethoprim-sulfamthoxazole( Bactrim; Septra)
combination product
develope resistance by parenteral
uses include chronic UTI and pneumocystis cainii
tpoical preps.
mafenide ( sulfamylon)
Burns/necrotic tissue to prevent /treat pseudomonas infection
suladiazine (Silvadene)
burns
Sulfacetamide (Sulamyd)
eye infections
Drug Therapy of UTIs
these drugs have little or no systemic antibacterail effects; use limit to UTIs : urinary tract antiseptics
nitrofurantion ( Macrodantin)
blood concentrations low
;but bactericidal levels in urine
nausea and vomiting
hypersensitivity in 5%
naladic acid ( NegGram)
-gram- utis
-resistance dev. rapidly and frequently
- potentiates the anticoagulant effect of Coumadin
phenazopyridine (Pyridium)
-urinary tract analgesic with very weak uti antiseptic action
-for cystitis accompanied by burning , frequncy, urgency
-discolors urine orange red
Antimycobacterial drugs
Treats TB
long term therapy (1-3 years)
resitance is high due to tx time
it always contain 2 or more effective drugs
there has been increas in tb due to aids
incedence of hepititus occuring increases with age
isoniazid (INH; Nydrazid)
most potent
if one drug is sufficient with prophalaxis , INH is used
can couse PNS and CNS disturbancses; Vit B6 can be given concurrently to prevent it
rifampin( Rifadin)
-Rifampin and INH together is most frequnelty use
-must be used in combination bc of resistance
-hepetitis is adverse effect concern
-redish- orange urine,sputum, sweat,ans tears
pyrazinamide (PMS;Pyrazinamide)
the combination of this and rifampin and isonaizid is considered plan of choice for nonresistant bacteria
ethambutol (Myambutol)
when given in combo acts to delay resistance to other drugs
streptomycin sulfate (Streptomycin)
first drug against active TB
not oral , IM
large doses/ long time = ototoxicity
misc. antimicrobial drugs

ciprpfloxacin(Cipro)
prototye for flouroquinolonesto -treat anthrax
action
cidal
alters DNA bacteria
gram- and selective gram+
indication
broad spectrum often used on utis; also for lower respitory tract infections, bone and joint infections, infectious diarhea, skin infections
admin
exelent oral
good alternative to parental
but greatly reduced with antacids
elimination
primarly by kidneys
caution
ruture achilles tendon
metronidazole ( Flagyl)
cidal
protazoal infaections
anerobic bacteria
and prophylaxis in surguries with risk of infections of anearobes (abdominal, vaginal )
side effects
nausea, headache, drymouth, unpleasant metallic taste

when taking with alcohol will make sick
Antifungal Drugs
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amphotericin B( Fungizone)
- most effective for severe systemic fungal diseaes
- usaully IV
-chills, fever , vommiting headache usual
-may produce hepatic and dysfunction
nystatin (Mycostatin)
used toppically
primarly for yeast (monilal) infection
ketoconazole (Nizoral)
for both oral and topical therapy
griseofulvin (Fulvicin)
admin orally
treatment of hair,skin, and nail infections
Aniviral Drugs
;0)
amantadine (Symmetrel)
orally
phrophalaxis
treatment of influenza A
acyclovir ( Zovirax)
topically, orally, IV ,
for herpes simplex coldsore , and chicken pox infections
zidovudine ( Retrovir, AZT)
treatment for AIDS
severe anemia
concurrent admin of acetaminophen can increase toxicity
rapid hepatic metabolism of drug requires dosing q4h
expensive
saquinavir(Invirase)
1st protease inhibitor to recieve FDA approval and prototype for this group
comination therapy
static and cidal
might not get disred affects
first sight of infection before lab test known
may increase or decrease toxicity
Cholinergic receptor subtypes
NicotinicN
NicotinicM
Muscarinic
muscarinic antagonists
atropine
blocks muscarinic receptor stimulation
increased hr
decreased glandular secretions
relaxation of bronchi
decreaesed tone of bladder and GI tract
pupil dialation
indications
prep for anesthesia
eye disorders
bradycardia
intestinal hypermotility
side effects
dry mouth
blurred vision
glocoma
urinary retention
constipation
tachycardia
nursing considerartions
oral hygiene
fluids if allowed
no driving- sunglasses
empty bladder before
high fiber
neostigmine (Prostigmin)
action
enhances cholenergic by inhibiting ChE from catalyzing the breakdown of acetylcholine
indications
Myasthenia Gravis
side effects
choliergic overstimulation
extreme salvation, vomiting, urinary urgency, increased tone and motility of Gas. smooth muscle
nursing cond
muscle strength
ability to swallow
myasthenic crisis
severe muscle weakness