Antimicrobials 1 Flashcards
(103 cards)
What is the MOA of penicillin
Disrupt the synthesis of the cell wall
what must be happening for penicillin to be effective
Bacteria must be growing and dividing
6 Classes of drugs that inhibit cell wall synthesis
Penicillins Cephalosporins Carbapenems Vancomycin Aztreonam Televancin
what does penicillin inhibit
transpeptidases which are essential for cell wall synthesis
penicillin activates what
autolysis
T/F penicillin has low toxicity
TRue
Penicillin A/E (3)
urticaria
pruritis
angioedema
6 indications for penicillin
Gonorrhea
perionitis
UTI
Pneumonia and other Resp Infections
Septicemia
Meningitis
S/E for Penicillin (5)
GI distress
oral/vaginal candidiasis
general rash
Anaphylaxis
Itchiness
4 Types of Penicillins
Natural
Penicillinase-Resistant
Aminopenicillins
Extended-Spectrum
2 Natural penicillins
PCN G
PCN V
Penicillinase-Resistant drug
nafcillin
2 aminopenicillin drugs
amoxicillin
ampicillin
Extended-spectrum penicillin
piperacillin
how are Natural pcns: penicillin g& V given
IV/IM (PO avaliable)
what does Natural pcns work on
Works on Gram +, gram – cocci, anaerobic bacteria, spirochetes
what is 1.2 life of natural pcn
30 minutes
what can natural pcn be used with
aminoglycosides - disrupts protein synthesis
T/F Nafcillin is the drug of choice for this class of PCNs
TRUE
T/F Nafcillin is IV only
TRUE
T/F Nafcillin Resist breakdown by the penicillanse enzyme
True
What is a common adverse effect with Ampicillin
diarrhea and rash
how is ampicillin administered
PO/IV
T/F ampicillin is renal sensitive
True