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inhibits folate synthesis of bacteria. Bacteriostatic Broad Spectrum |
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how are silfonamides abosorbed |
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in the intestine, excreted in urine, can cross to the placenta |
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key folate synthesis drug |
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TMP-SMX= trimethoprim in combination with sulfamethoxazole co-trimoxazole |
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uti, otitis media, chronic bronchitis |
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what was the combination of TMP-SMX designed to do |
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blocks DNA synthesis has long effects after the drug is gone |
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quinolones mechanism of action |
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what are quinolones used for? |
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broad spectrum, UTI respiratory tract infections, STDs |
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top 3 widely used quinolones in the US |
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ciprofloxacin levofloxacin moxifloxavin |
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what drug was given to ppl exposed to anthrax in 2001? |
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toxicity is increased in which generations of the quinolones |
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drugs that concentrate in the urine and are used in chronic or recurrent utis |
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nitro group is metabolized to various nitro anions that attack multiple targets to block DNA, RNA and protein synthesis |
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example of a urinary antiseptic |
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3 major groups of B lactams |
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penicillins cephalosporins carbpenems |
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weaken the cell wall so it cannot withstand osmotic pressure, resulting cell lysis and death |
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B-Lactam: mechanism of action |
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an example of a penicillin binding protein that is essential for strengthening the cell wall |
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1. bacteria secrete enzyme to destroy penicillin 2. mutations to the PBP binding sites 3. resistence has a genetic component |
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tools to fight resistance |
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1. make drugs resistant to B lactamases 2. make B lactamase inhibitors and give in combo with antibiotics |
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first two naturally occurring penicillins that are susceptible to b-lactamase and not good for kidney problems |
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anti staphyloccal/penicillinase resistant drugs |
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methicillin (not used clinically) oxacillin cloxacillin dicloxacillin flucloxacillin |
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extended spectrum, B-lactamase sensitive |
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aminopenicillins are directed towards gram negative bacteria but arent effect against __________ |
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mezlocillin PIPERACILLIN ticarcillin |
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extended spectrum, effective against pseudomonas and some anaerobes |
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B-lactamase inhibitor used in combination with penicillins to increase effectiveness |
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amoxicillin + clavulanic acid = |
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most serious risk of penicillin= |
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appearance of a new infection during the treatment of the primary infection- as a result of the treatment |
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these are semi synthetic, similar to penicillins stucturally and functionally, mostly resistant to B lactamase |
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cephalosporins can be effective against |
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anaerobes, pseudomonas, gram positive, gram negative |
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uses of 1st gen cephalosporins |
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-skin infections -before surgery |
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4th generation cephalos can be used for |
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1st line against meningits b/c it crosses BBB |
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names of cephalosporins begin with |
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empirical treatment for meningitis often with vancomycin |
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used for empirical treatment of pulmonary and soft tissue |
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potent against gram negative including pseudomonas, no cross reactivity for B lactam allergy |
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protein synthesis inhibitors |
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aminoglycosides tetracyclines macrolides |
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inhibition of protein synthesis in bacteria and have post-antibiotic effect. Anaerobes are resistant to them |
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gram (-) bacteria, empirical treatment with B lactams eradicate gut flora before surgery prevention of endocarditis |
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adverse reaction of aminoglycosides |
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nephrotoxicity, ototoxicity (irreversible) |
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tetacycline (short) doxicycline (long) |
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these are broad spectrum and can become insoluble with antacids |
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one of the concerns of this antibiotic is photosensitivity, discolored teeth, temporary growth stunting |
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these block protein synthesis by binding to the bacterial ribosome. does not bind to mammalian ribosomes |
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erythromycin clarithromycin azitromycin |
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used as an alternative to penicillin for pts with allergy |
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inhibits cell wall synthesis |
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topical polypeptide antibiotic |
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this polypeptide antibiotic is used as a last line of defense against MRSA |
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what is given to vancomycin resistant organisms? |
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protein synthesis inhibitors: Quinopristin/ dalfopristin and linezolid |
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another useful indication of vancomycin |
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emergency treatment of meningitis. |
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this antituberculosis drug blocks mycobacterium cell wall and only works on dividing cells |
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this antituberculosis drug is mostly safe but can cause hepatotoxicity and neuropathy long term, also resistance |
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this antituberculosis drug blocks RNA synthesis and does not target mammalian polymerases. It can develop resistant strains alone. |
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major side effect of rifampin |
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