4-2 Cell Wall and Protein Synthesis Ihibitors (dx) Flashcards
oral form of Penicillin
Penicllin V
DOC for infections caused by –cocci and treponema pallidum
Penicillin G
used mainly for OROPHARYNGEAL infections and minor infections
Penicillin V
Repository form, given once a week IM
procaine
resistant to staph Beta Lactamases
Methicilllin Nafcillin
no longer used B-lactamase resistant d/t ATN adverse effect
methicillin
more active against gram negative bacteria
EXTENDED spectrum penicillins
acid stable and well absorbed
DAA - doxacillin, ampicillin, amoxicillin
esp for shigellosis and not salmonellosis
ampicillin
for pseudomonal infection outside urinary tract (prevents resistance)
anti pseudomonal pen + AG/Fluoroquinolones
resistance to penicillins?
- inactivationby beta lactamase
- modification of target PBP’s
- impaired penetration of drug to PBP’s
- presence of an efflux pump
modification of target PBPs example?
Methicillin by staph;
pen G by pneumo and strep
all cocci are gram + except
nisseria and branhamella
all bacilli are gram - excepet
clostridium, corynebacterium, bacillus, listeria
CCBL
cephalosporins have broader spectrum of activity but not active against
enterococci
monocytogenes