Bacteriostatic inhibitors of protein synthsis

Question 1

Tetracyclines
-use
-side effects
-interactions
-common ones

Answer 1

stop protein synthesis
treat acne, PUD, RA (also anthrax, lyme, and h pylori)
change teeth color, nephrotoxic
no calcium, iron, mg laxative, antacids

Question 2

macrolides

Answer 2

broad spectrum protein inhibitors
used if patient is allergic to penicillin
prolongs QT
Azithromycin is common

Question 3

Clindamycin

Answer 3

inhibits protein growth
Can promote Cdiff

Question 4

Linezoloid

Answer 4

first member of Oxazolidinones
used against VRE and MRSA
can cause myelosuppression
super gate-kept