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antimetabolites, sulfnoamides, trimethoprim, trimethoprim-sufamethoxazole, fluoroquinolones, isoniazid, pyrazinamide, ethambutol, rifampin, TB treatment considerations
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Term
antimetabolites
Definition
alter cellular metabolism because they structurally resemble endogenous compounds

eg: sufonamides & trimethoprim
Term
Sulfonamides & trimethoprim are examples of:
Definition
anti-metabolites
Term
Sufonamides are derived from:
Definition
azo dyes
Term
Sunfonamides combine with:
Definition
para-amine benzoic acid (PABA)
Term
para-amine benzoic acid (PABA)
Definition
precursor of folic acid
Term
folic acid is required by bacteria to synthesize:
Definition
thymidine, purines, methionine, glycine, formylmethionine
Term
dihydropteroate synthase
Definition
processes sulfonamides & --> their incorporation into dead-end products & inhibits formation of dihydropteroic acid
Term
Why are sulfonamides selectively toxic for bacteria?
Definition
mammilian cells can't synthesize folic acid from PABA
Term
Sulfonoamides are bacteriostatic against:
Definition
many Gram + and -
Term
Sulfonamides are used to treat:
Definition
uncompliated urinary tract infections (sulfisoxazole), inflammatory bowel disease (sulfasalazine), and burns (silver sulfadiazine)
Term
Resistance to sulfonamides is due to:
Definition
altered target (plasmid based)

decreased permeability of bacterial pathogens for the drugs

increased PABA synthesis by the bacteria
Term
adverse effects of sunfonamides include:
Definition
hypersensitivity reactions (rash, fever, photosensitivity)

cross-allergenicity with chemically related drugs (thiazides, sufonylureas, actezolamide)

can cause kernicterus: displace uncojugated bilirubin from plasma proteins

RBC hemolysis (in G6PD deficiency)

GI disturbances
Term
Sulanomides are contraindicated:
Definition
during the 3rd trimester & in the neonate
Term
Sulfonamides are delivered:
Definition
orally & topically
Term
Do sulfonamides enter the CNS?
Definition
yes
Term
Are sulfonamides distributed widely?
Definition
yes
Term
How are sulfonamides metabolized?
Definition
liver
Term
How are sulfonamides eliminated?
Definition
kidney
Term
Trimethoprim mimics ?
Definition
the structure of pteridine (another precursor of folic acid)
Term
Trimethoprim inhibits ?
Definition
competitively inhibits dihydrofolate reductase --> blocking synthesis of tetrahydrofolic acid (FAH4)
Term
Trimethoprim is selectively toxic because:
Definition
it inhibits bacterial DHFR >>> than mammalian DHFR
Term
Trimethoprim is bacteriostatic against:
Definition
Gram + and -
Term
Trimethoprim is used to treat:
Definition
uncomplicated urinary tract infections due to Gram - organisms
Term
Resistance to trimethoprim is usually due to:
Definition
altered target (plasmid-based)

or: overproduction of DHFR
Term
Adverse effects of trimethoprim:
Definition
bone marrow depression --> megloblastic anemia, leucopenia, granulocytopenia

*can be overcome by giving folic acid
Term
Trimethoprim is orally bioavailable?
Definition
yes
Term
Trimethoprim distribtuion:
Definition
distributed widely in tissues
Term
Trimethoprim elimination:
Definition
kidneys
Term
Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX) inhibit:
Definition
sequential steps in folic acid synthesis --> drugs have a synergistic effect in combo
Term
Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX) combo is bactericidal against:
Definition
Gram + and -
Term
Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX) is used to treat:
Definition
urinary tract infections, Shigella infections, travelers' diarrhea, otitis media, bronchitis, Pneumocystis cariniii pneumonia
Term
Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX) resistance:
Definition
same as for the individual drugs;

clinically: altered DHFR
Term
Half-lives of Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX):
Definition
similar (9-12h), so drugs can be given in combo pill
Term
Ratio optimal for killing in vitro for Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX):
Definition
1:20; however, the volume of distribution of TMP is 5x that of SMX, so dosing TMP:SMX in a 1:5 ratio --> 1:20 ratio in the plasma
Term
Fluoroquinolones inhibit:
Definition
DNA gyrase & topoisomerase 4 --> prevents unwinding of supercoiled DNA & inhibits DNA and RNA synthesis

(but not mammalian counterparts to these enzymes)
Term
Fluoroquinolones are bactericidal/ bacteriostatic?
Definition
bactericidal
Term
Do Fluoroquinolones have a PAE?
Definition
yes
Term
Fluoroquinolones have what type of killing?
Definition
concentration-dependent killing
Term
Fluoroquinolone drug generations differ in:
Definition
anti-microbial spectra
Term
Lead compound for Fluoroquinolones:
Definition
nalidixic acid
Term
1st generation Fluoroquinolone:
Definition
norfloxacin
Term
2nd generation Fluoroquinolone:
Definition
ciprofloxacin:
Gram - > Gram +
Term
3rd generation Fluoroquinolone:
Definition
gatifloxacin: Gram + > Gram -
Term
4th generation Fluoroquinolone:
Definition
moxifoxacin: like 3rd generation drugs (Gram + > Gram -), but also active against anaerobes
Term
Fluoroquinolones are used for:
Definition
meningococcal prophylaxis

TB (in combination with other drugs)
Term
Resistance to Fluoroquinolones is usually due to:
Definition
altered target or efflux pumps

cross-resistance is present among Fluoroquinolones
Term
Is cross-resistance present across Fluoroquinolones?
Definition
yes
Term
Adverse effects of Fluoroquinolones:
Definition
GI disturbances

damage to developing cartilage (not recommended in pregnant/nursing women, ppl under 18 y/o)
Term
Fluoroquinolones have good bioavialability:
Definition
orally
Term
How are Fluoroquinolones eliminated?
Definition
kidneys
Term
Fluoroquinolones have wide distribution in the body?
Definition
yes
Term
Synergistic drug combos are important in treating:
Definition
bacterial endocarditis (esp. due to enterococci)

Gram - infections in neutropenic patients

Systemic infections due to Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Term
Mycobacteria may have _______ in their cell wall, making them extremely hydrophobic
Definition
mycolic acid
Term
Mycolic acids & arabinoglycas are molecular compounds unique to:
Definition
mycobacteria (components of the cell wall)

these components form the basis for selective toxicity for anti-mycobacterial drugs
Term
Isoniazid inhibits:
Definition
acyl carrier protein & carrier protein synthase (both are required for mycolic acid synthesis)
Term
What is required for activation of Isoniazid?
Definition
Oxidative deamination by KatG
Term
Isoniazid is bactericidal for:
Definition
growing TB
Term
This drug is used for growing and latent TB:
Definition
Isoniazid
Term
Resistance to Isoniazid is due to mutation of:
Definition
the target protein or mutation of KatG
Term
Adverse effects of Isoniazid include:
Definition
hepatitis & peripheral neuropathy (prevented by pyridoxine)
Term
How are side effects of Isoniazid prevented?
Definition
pyridoxine
Term
Does Isoniazid enter the CNS?
Definition
yes: penetrates caseous lesions & enters phagocytes
Term
Isoniazid is inactivated by:
Definition
hapatice N-acetyltransferase (polymorphic in humans)
Term
The oral bioavailabilty of Isoniazid is:
Definition
good
Term
Pyrazinamide inhibits:
Definition
fatty acid synthase I, which is required for mycolic acid synthesis
Term
Pyrazinamide is activated by:
Definition
oxidative deamination by pyrazinamidase (pcnA)
Term
Pyrazinamide is bactericidal towards:
Definition
actively-growing mycobacteria
Term
Pyrazinamide is used:
Definition
for active TB
Term
Resistance to Pyrazinamide is usually due to:
Definition
mutations in pcnA
Term
Adverse effects of Pyrazinamide include:
Definition
hepatotoxicity & arhralgias
Term
The oral bioavialability of Pyrazinamide is:
Definition
good
Term
Pyrazinamide is metabolized:
Definition
in the liver
Term
Pyrazinamide is eliminated:
Definition
by the kidneys
Term
Ethambutol targets:
Definition
arabinosyltransferase, which is required for mycobacterial cell wall biosynthesis
Term
Ethambutol is bactericidal/bacteriostatic?
Definition
bacteriostatic
Term
Ethambutol is used for:
Definition
active TB
Term
Resistance to Ethambutol is due to:
Definition
mutations in target protein/ overproduction of the target protein (arabinosyltransferase)
Term
Adverse effects of Ethambutol include:
Definition
retrobulbar neuritis (affects vision & color discrimination(
Term
Oral bioavailability of Ethambutol is:
Definition
good
Term
Ethambutol is eliminated:
Definition
by the kidney
Term
Rifampin targets:
Definition
bactericidal RNA polymerase (beta subunit)

does not bind to human RNAP
Term
Rifampin is bactericidal against:
Definition
actively growing mycobacteria

some Gram + and -
Term
Rifampin is used for:
Definition
latent & active TB

prophylaxis for N. meningiditis & H. flu contacts

used in combo with other drugs for serious infections from MRSA & PRSP
Term
Resistance to Rifampin is due to:
Definition
mutations in the RNAP
Term
Adverse effects of Rifampin:
Definition
flu-like syndrome with fever, chills, and myalgias
Term
How does Rifampin affect the metabolism of other drugs?
Definition
increases their metabolism (Ca++ channel blockers, B blockers, immunosuppressives, steroids, warfarin, anticancer drugs, benzodiazepines, sedatives, opiods, anti-convulsants, HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, HIV protease inhibitors, non-nucleoside RT inhibitors) by inducing CYP34A and other CYP enzymes

HIV/AIDS patients should use Rifabutin insteasd (less CYP enzyme induction)
Term
HIV/AIDS patients should use ______ instead of Rifampin because _________ won't activate their CYP enzymes as much (CYP enzyme activation = more metabolism of HIV protease inhibitors, making them less effective)
Definition
Rifabutin should be used instead!
Term
Rifampin's oral bioavailability:
Definition
good
Term
Rifampin does/ does not enter the CNS:
Definition
does enter the CNS
Term
What happens to Rifampin in the liver?
Definition
deacetylation
Term
Resistance to anti-TB drugs arises:
Definition
spontaneously; mutations occur frequently so multiple drugs are used for treatment
Term
To start treatment for TB, how many drugs are used?
Definition
four
Term
If multi-drug resistant TB is suspected, how many drugs are used?
Definition
5-7 drugs used initially
Term
How long must treatment for TB be continued? Why?
Definition
>6 months because mycobacteria are slow growing & become dormant
Term
Why is directly observed treatment recommended for TB?
Definition
poor adherance is common and --> drug resistant strains of TB
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