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Which are the cell wall synthesis inhibitors?

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B-Lactams
Peptides
Fosfomycin
Bacitracin

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Which agents fall under the B-Lactams?

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Penicillins
Cephalosporins
Carbapenems
Monobactams

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Which agents fall under the Peptides?

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The Glycopeptides

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Difference btwn gram +ive and -ive bacteria?

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Gram +ive: contain a thick cell wall that consists of 40 layers of a peptidoglycan polymer. Retain Purple dye

Gram -ive: the peptidoglycan polymer is thin, is surrounded by a membrane and it also surrounds a periplasmic space. Retain Red dye

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Process of Bavterial cell wall synthesis

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Formation of sheets of amino sugars which are alternating reisdues of N-acetylglucosamine and N-acetyluramic acid( contains pentatpeptide side chains). Transpeptidase enzyme cross-links neighbouring amino sugar chains to form penta-glycine bridges between the side chains

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Action of the B-Lactamsq

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They inhibit the formation of the Peptidoglycin bridge by inhibiting the Transpeptidase enzyme

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Are Penicillins Bacteriostatic or Bactericidal agents?

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They are bactericidal agents–> kill bacteria

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MOA of Penicillins

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They inhibit the Transpeptidase enzyme during the Peptidoglycan synthesis by binding to the Cell wall (peptidoglycan) thus the enzyme cannot attach to it
–> cell wall gets defects= swelling of bacteria=lysis

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In what state does the bacterial cell have to be in in order for the Penicillin to work?

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It has to be actively growing/replicating/forming the cell wall

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Bacterial Resistance against Penicillins

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  1. Absence of cell wall: if there’s no cell wall then the penicillins cannot affect it.
  2. Metabolically inactive bacteria: if the bacteria is not actively growing (inherent resistance) they cannot affect it
  3. Altered Penicillin binding proteins: The Transpeptidase has altered its binding site
  4. Permeability barrier
  5. Some bacteria lack autolysins:
  6. Mutations can also reduce or eliminate activity
  7. B-Lactamase production–> cleaves the penicillin in surrounding media–> hydrolysis of B-Lactam ring–>inactivation
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Action of B-Lactamases

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cleave the B-Lactam bond to form an inactive acid
Penicilloic acid

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What is a natural penicillin?

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its produced by microorganisms that kill other microorganisms

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Which are the natural penicillins

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Penicillin G: Benzylpenicillin
Penicillin V: Phenoxymethylpenicillin

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Characteristics of the Natural Penicillins

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Both have a narrow spectrum i.e. target certain spectrum
Both are B-Lactamase sensitive therefore resistance develops easily

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Spectrum/Clinical uses of Penicillin G

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Gram +ive: Tonsillitis
Pneumonia
Gram -ive rod bacteria: Oropharyngeal infections (are sensitive to Penicillins)
Spiral-shaped bacteria: Syphillis
Gram +ive facultative anaerobes: Abscesses
Enterococci is less susceptible therefore used concurrently with Aminoglycosides

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Which Bacteria have developed Resistance against Penicillin G

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Gram -ive cocci: Meningitis
Gram -iive diplococci: Gonorrhoea
Grma =ive rod: tetanus, gangrene

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Which is the 1st line treatment for Syphillis?

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Penicillin G: IM injection

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Against which bacteria is Penicillin G used as a Prophylaxis?

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Streptococcal infections
Rheumatoid fever recurrence
Surgical/dental procedures on patients with valvular heart disorders

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When is Penicillin G used as Initial Therapy?

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for serious infections like infective Endocarditis, syphilis (depot prep benzathine penicillin G)

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Difference between Penicllin G and V

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Penicillin V is 2-4 times less active and potent than penicillin G

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Spectrum/Clinical uses for Penicillin V

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used mostly for treatment of less serioius infections like Streptococcal tonsillitis/pharyngitis
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used as follow-up antibiotic treatment after serious infections responded well to parenteral treatment

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Which are the B-Lactamase resistant penicillins

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Cloxacillin
Flucloxacillin

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Spectrum/Uses of B-Lactamase resistant penicillins

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used for treatment of mild B-lactamase positive Staphylococcal infections
Are less active than penicillin G–> much less potent

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What are Broad spectrum Penicillins (aminopenicillins)

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are broad spectrum penicillins with extended spectrum–> affect many gram +ive and -ive bacteria (gram -ive bacteria show widespread resistance)

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Which are the B-Lactamase sensitive Aminopenicillins?
Amoxicillin (amoxycillin) Ampicillin VERY SENSITIVE THEREFORE RESISTANCE DEVELOPS EASILY
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Which are the B-Lactamase resistant Aminopenicillins
Amoxicillin+Clavulanic acid (co-amoxiclav)
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Which are the Aminopenicillins that extend the spectrum
Ampicillin+Cloxacillin in combination Ampicillin is sensitive to B-Lactamase theredore combining it with an agent that in insensitive to B-Lactamase--> can target both types of bacteria
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What is Clavulanic acid
its a B-Lactamase inhibitor
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MOA of Clavulanic acid
it binds covalently and irreversibly near or in the acitve site of B-Lactamases = inhibition Most gram -ive organsims are ireeversibly inhibited by it
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Spectrum/Clinical uses of Ampicillin
most gram +ive bacteria+ Influenza *most gram -ive bacteria are resistant to it
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Spectrum of Amoxicillin
gram +ive spectrum similar to Pen G= incr. activity against Enterococci and Listeria Gram -ive spectrum: H.influenza, E.coli, Proteus mirabilis, Salmonella & Shigella
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Amoxicillin is drug of choice in
Otis media Sinusitis lower RTI
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Clinical Uses of Amoxixllin
Soft tissue infections Cholecystitis, GIT infections (incl. thyroid) UTIs Prophylaxis to prevent infective Endocarditis
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What are Antipseudomonal penicillins
They are extended spectrum antibodies.
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Which are the Extended Spectrum Antipseudomonal penicillins
Piperacillin+Tazobactam(B-Lactamase inhibitor
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Antipseudomonal pencillins are effective against
Most effective against Pseudomonas Aeruginosa
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MOA of Antipseudomonal penicillins
They act synergistically with Aminoglycosides for empiric treatment of serious Pseudomonas infections
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Which is the 1st line treatment for P.aeruginosa
Aminoglycosides
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Ways to prolong action of Penicillin G
1. Higher dosages=plasma level above MIC 2. Combined with Probenecid: Probenecid competes with the Penicillin for the excretory route--> delayed excretion of penicillin= incr. T1/2 3. Depot Formulations via IM injection: slow release of pencillin over time--> prolonged time spent in blood 4. Inflammations: incr. penetration into CSF and synovial fluid
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What are the Limitations to Penicillin G?
1. Narrow spectrum: affects gram +ive 2. Acid Labile 3. B-Lactamase sensitive
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S/Es of Pencillin G
-Antibodies formed: Penicillin G forms metabolites and if a patient develops a Hypersensitivity rxn antibodies form against those metabolites. -Cross hypersensitivity between all penicillins: if you are allergic to one avoid the rest. -Since its given at {very high} via IV or intrathecal injections, may cause Neurotoxic convulsions (eg. convulsions)
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S/Es of B-Lactamase Resistant antibiotics/penicillins
-Cloxacillin is generally well-tolerated --> mild GIT disturbance and hypersensitivity rxns - Neutropenia and agranulocytosis -Flucloxacillin--> precipitates Cholestatic hepatitis
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S/Es of Extended Broad spectrum B-Lactam antibiotics/penicillins
-Superinfections esp. by Candida+ C.Difficule (antibiotic ass. colitis esp. Ampicillin) -Rashes (toxin) rather than allergic rxn -Reduce efficacy of COC pill -GIT effects -Infectious mononucleosis (amoxicillin)
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S/E of Ampicillin
Weak oral absorption of ampicillin--> more destruction of microflora of GIT (causes diarrhea)
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S/Es of Co-amoxiclav
High doses: GIT discomfort, diarrhea, N+V Hepatitis and Chloestatic Jaundice--> Clavulanic acid Amoxicillin and Clavulanic acid must be used with caution during Lactation--> excreted in mothers milk
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SEs of Piperacillin
Same as Penicillin G May cause potentiala bleeding diathesis
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General SE in all Pencillins
Formulations as Na or K salts in high doses --> use in care in patients with cardiac and renal disease (may cause fluid retention, Hypocalcemia, hypernatremia, may precipitate arrythmias)
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DIs of Pencillin
Probenecid Must not combine Aminoglycosides and penicillins in same syrung, infusion/IV= deactivate each other
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DIs of Extended Spectrum Penicillins
Allopurinol: skin rash which is not an allergic rxn COC pill: reduced efficacy
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Cautions/CIs of Penicillin
Elderly + neonates: kidney functions are not optimal, require dose adjsutment CI when allergic Flucloxacillin: porphyria (genetic diseae where enzymes that produce Hb are not functioning optimally)
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What are Cephalosporins
they are broad spectrum semi synthetic antibiotics They are derived form B-Lactams
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Structure of Celphalosporins
Contain a B-Lactam ring --> therefore, cross hypersensitivity rxns with penicillins may occur
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How are Cephalosporins better that Penicillins
-They have inherent greater stability against B-Lactamases--> B-Lactamases can't inactivate them as easuly as they do the penicillins -Resistance against Cephalosporins is much less than penicillins
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Which bacteria is resistant to all Cephalosporins
Enterococci
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Which are the 1st gen. Cephalosporins
Cefalexin (oral) Cefazolin (IV) Cefadroxil (oral)
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1st gen Cephalosporins are effective agains
Gram +ive only --> Streptococci --> Staphylococci
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Which are the 2nd gen Cephalosporins
Cefuroxime (oral + IV) Cefamandole (IV) Cefoxitin (IV) Cefprozil (don't need to know)
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2nd gen Cephalosporins are effective against
Gram +ive, E coli Klebsiella Proteus H.influenza Enterobacter
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WHich are the 3rd gen Cephalosporins
Cefotaxime (IV) Ceftriaxone (IV) (Cefixime, Ceftazidime, Cefpodoxime)
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3rd gen. Cephalosporins are active against
Gram +ive H.influenza N.gonorrhoea Salmonella spp some are active against P.aeruginosa
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Which are the 4th gen Cephalosporins
Cefepime Cefpirome
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4th gen Cephalosporins are active against
same as 3rd gen=active against Both Gram +ive and -ive Esp. P.aeruginosa
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Which are the 5th gen Cephalosporins
Ceftaroline (IV)
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5th Gen Cephalosporins are active against
MRSA+MR S.Epidermidis Gram -ive
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What happens as the generation no. of Cephalosporins increase
Their resistance to B-Lactamase increases
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Mechanism of Bacterial resistance in Cephalosporins
1. Bacteria become impermeable to drug 2. Alterations in PBS 3. Autolysins cannot be activated 4. B-Lactamase sensitive
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Pharmacokinetics of Cephalosporins (Excretion)
Mainly via urine therefore if Probencid is added their T1/2 can increase *Except Ceftriaxone: 40% is eliminated via hepatic
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Which gen of Cephalosporins can treat Meningitis
3rd gen as they can penetrate well into CSF
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Which Cephalosporin is 1st line treatment of Meningitis
Ceftriaxone
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Which Cephalosporin is a Prodrug?
Ceftaroline and it's metabolized by plasma phosphatases.
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SEs of Cephalosporins
-Hypersensitivity rxns: anaphylactic shock, fever, skin rashes, nephritis, Granulocytopenia, Hemolytic anemia -Some patients who are allergic to penicillin can tolerate them *if get anaphylaxis due to P, then avoid Cs -decr. effectiveness of Oral Contraception -Nephrotoxicity: concurrent admin with aminoglycosides/vancomycin -Phlebitis (Cs with IV admin) -Neurotoxicity: at high doses/renal impairment
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Which Cephalosporin causes Alcohol Intolerance as SE
Cefamandole: its chemical structure interferes with Acetaldehyde Dehydrogenase
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DIs of Cephalosporins
Alcohol: Cefamandole Warfarin NSAIDs COC Probenecid: incr. T1/2 Cephalosporins and aminoglycosides in same container may chemically inactivate each other Ceftriaxone: not to be admin at same time as Ca IV containing solutions (>48 hrs) esp. in neonates <28 days
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Cautions/CIs of Cephalosporins
Anaphylactic shock Allergy Ceftriaxone:in neonates with Hyperbilirubinaemia
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Which are the Carbapenems
Imipenem (never given alone) Meropenem Ertapenem
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MOA of Carbapenems
Bactericidal and inhibit cell wall synthesis
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Spectrum of Carbapenems
very broad: affects gram +ive and -ive and anaerobic+aerobic
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Which bacteria are Carbapenems not active against?
Methcillin-resistant staphylococci
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How is Imipenem given
with Cilastatin (which is an enzyme inhibitor that blocks renal metabolism of Imipenem)
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Which Carbapenem can cross BBB
Meropenem: can treat Meningits
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Clinical uses of Imipenem
Severe nosocomial infections (septicemia, endocarditis, LRT, genitourinary tract, intra-abdominal, bone and joint, skin and soft tissue)
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Clinical uses of Meropenema
Alternative treatment for bacterial meningitis
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PK of Carbapenems
Mostly IV admin Eliminated via Kidneys Ertapenem: single day dosing, IV or IM, T1/2 of 3.8hrs
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General SEs of Carbapenems
Hypersensitivity rxns GIT effects Haematological abnormalities Incr. Liver enzymes incr. serum creatinine and blood urea IV: pain, erythema, thrombophlebitis
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SEs of Imipenem
CNS effects: induces seizures at high dosages Red discolouration of urine in children
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Cautions/CIs of Carbapenems
Allergy CNS disorders/seizures Renal Impairment
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Which are the Monobactams
Aztreonam
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MOA of Monobactams
Bactericidal: affect cell wall synthesis
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Spectrum of Monobactams
Good activity against aerobic gram -ive only (E.coli, P.aeuroginosa, Enterobacter, Citrobacter, Proteus Mirabilis, H.influenza)
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Are Monobactams susceptible to B-Lactamases
They are stable to many B-Lactamses therefore they cannot be cleaved easily
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Do Monobactams have cross-sensitivity?
they do not have any cross-sensitivity with Penicillins or Cephalosporins s their structure is different completely (can be used in penicillin allergic rxns)
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Admin and PK of Monobactams
IV or IM (T1/2 1.5-2hrs) Mainly eliminated via kidneys in unchanged form
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SEs of Monobactams`
Injection site rxns Rash Rarely toxic epidermal necrolysis GIT SEs Drug-induced Eosinophilia: their no.s incr. peripherally
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Which are the Glycopeptides
Vancomycin Tecicoplanin
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When is Vancomycin used
ONLY reserve antibiotic used for treatment of life threatening infectionsS
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Spectrum of Vancomycin
Gram +ive bacteria Only
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Vancomycin use is restricted to?
Cloxaclilin-resistant Staphylococci and penicillin-resistant enterococci
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Vancomycin is an alternative agent for?
Prophylaxis and treatment of Endocarditis in penicillin allergic patients
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When is oral Vancomycin used
GIT infections (pseudomembranous colitis) --> Clostridium Difficule
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Does Vancomycin share cross-resistance with other antibiotics
no, because its structure is very different from other antibiotics
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MOA of Vancomycin
Bactericidal Inhibits cell wall synthesis: attaches to D-alanine-D-alanine end of Peptidoglycan Pentapeptide -->Transglycosylation is inhibited: peptidoglycan cross-linkages do not form = weakened cell wall that swells and lyses of bacterium occurs
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PK of Vancomycin
Poory absorbed via oral admin IM admin is painful ONLY via slow IV infusion ONLY orally for C.Dofficule Excreted 80-90% unaltered via glomerular filtration in urine
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SEs of Vancomycin
Fever and skin rashes Admin too rapidly via IV=release of histamine--> blushing of neck and face known as RED MAN SYNDROME Ototoxic and Nephrotoxic: RARE Nephrotoxic in geriatric patients TDN essential in elderly, children, impaired renal function
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DIs of Vancomycin
Ototoxic and Nephrotoxic drugs: aminoglycosides+ some Cephalosporins
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Cautions/CIs of Vancomycin
Renal Impairement ELderly patients Neonates/young infants Hearing abnormalities Pregnancy
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MOA of Teicoplanin
Bactericidal Inhibits cell wall synthesis: attaches to D-alanine-D-alanine end of Peptidoglycan Pentapeptide -->Transglycosylation is inhibited: peptidoglycan cross-linkages do not form = weakened cell wall that swells and lyses of bacterium occurs
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Spectrum of Teicoplanin
Gram +ive bacteria Only
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PK of Teicoplanin
IM (painful), IV, T1/2: 45-70hrs thus taken ONCE DAILY
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SEs of Teicoplanin
Same as Vancomycin, lower incidence of RED MAN Syndrome, allergy: cross-sensitivity with Vancomycin
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Spectrum of Fosfomycin
Broad Spectrum Gram +ive and -ive Synergism with B-Lactams, aminoglycosides or Quinolones
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MOA of Fosfomycin
Interferes with formation of N-acetylmuramic acid --> inhibits early stage in bacterial cell wall synthesis Bactericidal
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Resistance mechanism in Fosfomycin
limited due to inadequate transport of drug into cell
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PK of Fosfomycin
Oral: absorption delayed by food=take 2hrs before food T1/2: 4hrs Excreted in breast milk: can affect baby Excreted in urin: therapeutic levels (1-3 days)
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Uses of Fosfomycin
1. Single dose therapy for acute uncomplicated lower urinary tract infection (sensitive E.Coli)--> woman and female>5yrs 2. Prophylaxis in diagnostic and surgical transurethral procedures in adult men
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SEs of Fosfomycin
GIT disturbance: taken on empty stomach Skin rashes
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DIs of Fosfomycin
Metoclopramide prevents its absorption and conversion into its active form--> decr. serum and urinary conc. of fosfomycin
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Caution in Fosfomycin
Pregnancy and Lactation
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CI in Fosfomycin
Renal Failure

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