1691 Midterm material Flashcards
Other anti-infectives on board list: Miconazole
Fungal skin infections (ex. Athlete’s foot)
Combination drugs: Polytrim
Polymyxin B, trimethoprim; drops
Other anti-infectives on board list: Nystatin
Fungal infections of skin, intestinal tract, orifices
Pink bottle cap
Steroid drop
Why are ‘old’ drugs still used sometimes when there are newer antibacterials?
Old drugs are good for cover (prevention) vs. actual treatment. Serious infections require new drug as there will be less resistance to newer drugs, however overuse of the new drugs leads to quicker development of resistance to them too
Also patient compliance and cost of drug can make old drug a better choice
Which oral antibacterial drug has a black box warning on Z-pack for fatal arrhythmia? (47/1M courses)
Azithromycin (Zithromax brand)
Combination drugs: Neosporin and Polysporin
Polymyxin B, neomycin, bacitracin; ointment
Polysporin is w/o neomycin
uncompetitive antagonism
stabilizes binding of ligand-receptor complex, prevents re-stimulation of receptor by fresh agonist
cardinal signs of inflammation
PRISH: pain, redness, immobility (loss of function), swelling, heat
inflammation often goes with infection but can also occur by itself*
Why is a steroid used (in combination) for infections and what should be considered?
Steroid is used to limit damage from an infection caused by the immune response itself. Combined steroid/antibiotic treatment should be started AFTER treatment with antibiotics alone has gotten the infection under control
Abrasion signs and symptoms
Sharp pain, photophobia, FBS, tearing, discomfort w/blinking, hx of trauma, epithelial defect that stains w/fluorescein
solid drug delivery systems
collagen shields soaked in drug, inserts in lower fornix, paper strips (ex. fluorescein strip), cotton pledget
Morgan lens
large CL with opening in center attached to tubing for continuous irrigation
enteral
by mouth, p.o., oral, sublingual, etc
Topical treatment for blepharitis/MGD…
Bacitracin (ing, 1/2”, qhs) CWI, cidal, sustained release
Azithromycin 1% (1 drop BID for 2 days, then once a day for 12d) macrolide, PSI, static, also has anti-lipase activity and improves quality of meibum
Treatment for fungal keratitis
Natamycin 5%* gtts q1-2hr around the clock, taper over 4-6 wks
In addition: fluconazole 200-400mg loading dose then 100-200mg po QD
(Amphoteracin gtts or Voriconazole 200mg po BID or topical)
Subconj injection of fluconazole possible
Or intrastromal voriconazole for more serious cases
Topical antibiotics: gentamycin and tobramycin are…
Aminoglycosides
Lincosamide (clindamycin)
Protein synthesis inhibitor (50S), bacteriostatic, gram + and - , anaerobes, Protozoa, acne, MRSA, diarrhea
Km
the concentration of substrate that produces half of the maximum rate of processing
Other anti-infectives on board list: Foscarnet
Antiviral (CMV)
Topical hordeolum tx:
Bacitracin or erythromycin ointment
For external - apply ung to lid margin to reduce bacterial load
For internal - apply ung to cul-de-sac as prophylaxis against following conjunctivitis
(Older drugs fine as resistance not as important)
Sulfonamides
Folate metabolism inhibitors (sulfacetamide, sulfadiazine, sulfamethoxazole, *sulfisoxasole) bacteriostatic, gram + and - , widespread resistance (oldest antibacterial drugs). Primary ocular use is for treating toxoplasmosis, many side effects including nephrotoxicity and hypersensitivity (stevens Johnson)
Topical antibiotics: besifloxacin, ciprofloxacin, gatifloxacin, levofloxacin, moxifloxacin, ofloxacin are…
Fluoroquinolones
Common infecting organisms causing bacterial keratitis
Staph aureus, Staph epidermidis, Staph pneumoniae, Strep viridans, Moraxella, Propionibacterium acnes, Klebsiella, Proteus, Serratia, Haemophilus, Nisseria, Pseudomonas aeruginosa (in CL wearers)