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Infectious Diseases I: background and ABX by drug class Flashcards

1
Q

how to determine if infection present?

A

fever, elevated WBC, site specific stuff
Diagnostic findings such as culture results, X-rays, etc

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ABX selection based on…..

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infection site and likely organisms
infection severity and risk of MDR
abx spectrum of activity & ability to penetrate site of infection
pt characteristics = age, allergies, renal/hepatic function etc
Txm guidelines

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Gram + organisms stain…

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purple or bluish from crystal violet stain and have a thick cell wall

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Gram - organisms stain…

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pink or reddish and have thin cell wall

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Gram + clusters

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Staph

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Gram + pairs/chains

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Strep or Enterococcus

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Gram + rods

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Listeria monocytogenes
Corynebacterim

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Gram + anaerobes

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Clostridium, C.Dif, P. Strep, P. acnes

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Atypicals that won’t stain

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Chlamydia
Legionella
Mycoplasma pneumo
Mycobacterium tuberculosis

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Gram - Cocci

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Neisseria

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Gram - Rods, colonize gut “Enteric”

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Proteus mirabilis
E. coli
Klebsiella
Serratia
Enterobacter
Citrobacter

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Gram - Rods, dont colonize gut

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Psuedomonoas
H influ
Providencia

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Gram - Coccobacilli

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Acinetobacter
Bordetella pertussis
M.Catarrhalis

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Gram - Anaerobes

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B. fragilis
Prevotella

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15
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Example of antibiotic synergy

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Beta-lactams and aminoglycosides, used for certain gram + invasive infections

A + B > A alone + B alone

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Intrinsic resistance

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natural resistance

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17
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Selection pressure resistance

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occurs when abx kills susceptible bacteria, leaving behind more resistant bacteria

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Acquired resistance

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DNA containing resistance transferred between bacteria

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19
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Enzyme inactivation resistance

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bacteria produces enzymes that will break down the antibiotics

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20
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Overgrowth of C.diff can occur when….

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abx kills too much of healthy gut flora

leading to CDI = C.diff infection

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21
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Highest risk ABX for C.diff?

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broad-spectrum penicillins
cephalosporins
quinolones
carbapenems
Clindamycin**

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22
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How do beta-lactams work?

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inhibit bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins.
prevents final step of peptidoglycan synthesis

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What can increase levels of beta-lactams?

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Probenecid, sometimes used intentionally for severe infections

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Beta-latams effect on warfarin?

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can inc anticoagulant effect, except nafcillin/dicloxacillin

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25
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Pen G benzathine boxed warning?

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dont use IV

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26
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Which penicillins should not be used in CrCl < 30ml/min?

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extended release oral forms, like Augmenting XR or Amox/clav 875mg

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Side effects with penicillins?

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Seizures (w/ accumulation & incorrect dose), GI upset, diarrhea, rash, allergic reactions

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28
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Why isn’t oral ampicillin used?

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poor bioavailability

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29
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ampicillin and ampicillin/sulbactam (Unasyn) should only be diluted in….

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NS

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30
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Penicillin VK is first line for…

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strep and mild nonpurluent skin infections

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Amoxicillin is first line for….

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acute Otis media
drug of choice for infective endocarditis prophylaxis before dental procedure

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amox/clav is first line for….

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for acute Otis media and bacterial sinusitis

use lowest dose of clavulanate to dec diarrhea

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33
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which penicillin is active against pseudomonas?

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pip/tazo (zosyn)

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34
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which penicillin is drug of choice for syphilis?

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penicillin G benzathine

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35
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1st gen cephalosporin spectrum of activity

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good against gram + cocci
MSSA
dec gram - activity compared to 2/3/4th gen

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36
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2nd gen cephalosporin spectrum of activity

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gram + and increased gram - activity over previous generations

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37
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Which veta-lactam covers MRSA?

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Ceftaroline (5th gen)

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38
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which cephalosporin should be separated from drugs that decrease stomach acid

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Cefuroxime
cefpodoxime
cefdinir

should be operated by 2 hours from short-acting antacids
H2RAs and PPIs should be avoided

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Ceftriaxone should be avoided when using the same line as….

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calcium containing IV fluids

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40
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Carbapenems provide no coverage against….

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atypical pathogens
MRSA
VRE
C.dif
Stenotrophomonas

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41
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Ertapenem is different from other carbapenems as it has no activity against….

A

pseudomonas
acinetobacter
enterococcus

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42
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Aztreonam info

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no cross reactivity with beta-lactam, used when allergy present

doesnt cover gram +/anaerobes but does cover many gram -/pseudomonas

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43
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Aminoglycoside info

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usually used for synergy

2 dosing strategies

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44
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2 Dosing strategies for Aminoglycosides

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traditional = lower dose, more frequent
Extended interval = higher dose for higher peak, less frequent

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45
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Benefits of using extended dosing interval aminoglycosides

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lower risk of nephrotoxicity
less accumulation
decreased cost

hasn’t been shown to be clinically superior tho

46
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Aminoglycoside Boxed warnings

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Nephrotoxicity, ototoxicity, neuromuscular blockade n respiratory paralysis. avoid with other nephrotoxic drugs

47
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Aminoglycoside warnings

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caution in impaired renal function and elderly patients

48
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Dosing for aminoglycosides?

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use TBW if < IDW, use TBW if weight normal and use ABW if obese

Genta/tobra = lower doses for gram +, higher dose for gram neg infection

49
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Quinolone MOA

A

inhibit bacterial DNA topoisomerase IV and DNA gyrase

50
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Do quinolones have concentration dependent activity?

A

Yes

51
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Which quinolones are “respiratory”?

A

Levofloxacin and Moxifloxacin due to enhanced coverage of S.pneumoniae and atypical pathogens

52
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Which quinolones have enhanced gram - activity?

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ciprofloaxin and levofloxacin, also coverage against pseudomonas (can be used in combo w/ beta-lactam or as mono if susceptible)

53
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Which quinolone cant be used for UTI?

A

Moxifloxacin = doesnt conc in urine

but can be used for polymicrobial infections (intra-ab), no renal adjustment req

54
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Which quinolone is active against MRSA?

A

Delafloxacin

preferred if treating skin infections suspected to be caused by MRSA

55
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Quinolone boxed warnings

A

Tendon inflammation/rupture
Peripheral neuropathy
CNS effects

56
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CI of ciprofloxacin

A

dont take with tizanidine

57
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Quinolone QT prolongation risk

A

Highest = moxi > levo > cipro

dont use in pts with known prolongation

58
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Warnings for quinolones

A

Dont use kids/pregnant/breastfeeding
Hypo/Hyperglycemia
Psychiatric disturbances
photosensitivity

59
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Quinolone side effects

A

N/D
HA
dizziness
SJS/TEN

60
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Quinolone drug interactions

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Antacids n other polyvalent cations = can chelate, dont take together
phosphate binders = separate by 2hrs before/after
inc effect of warfarin, diabetes drugs

61
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Macrolide MOA

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bind to 50S ribosomal subunits, inhibit RNA-dependent protein synthesis

62
Q

Macrolides excellent coverage of….

A

atypical
used for community acquired RTI and some STI

63
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Clarithromycin/Erythromycin CI

A

lovastatin n simvastatin

caution with warfarin other blood thinners

64
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Macrolide warnings

A

QT prolongation
Hepatotoxicity

65
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Macrolide SE?

A

GI upset (erythromycin used specifically for motility), rare but SJS/TEN

66
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Tetracycline MOA

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inhibit protein synthesis by reversibly binding to 30S ribosomal subunit

67
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Which tetracycline has broadest indications?

A

Doxy - RTI, ticks, STI, mild CA-MRSA skin and VRE UTI

68
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Tetracycline warnings

A

Photosensitivity
Children < 8, preg/breastfeeding = teeth/bones

** Minocycline = DILE = drug-induced lupus **

69
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Doxycycline notes

A

sit atleast for 30min after, take w/ 8oz water for all tetracyclines

70
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Tetracycline SE/Monitoring

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N/V/D

monitor LFT, renal function, CBC

71
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Tetracycline DI

A

Antacids n polyvalent cations separate by 2hr before or 4hrs after

72
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SMX/TMP MOA

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SMX = inhibits dihydrofolic acid formation, interfere with bacteria folic acid synthesis
TMP = inhibits dihydrogolic acid reduction, interfere with folic acid pathway

73
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SMX/TMP CI

A

sulfa allergy

74
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SMX/TMP warnings

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Skin reaction = SJS/TEN, TTP
Hemolytic anemia = dont use G6PD deficiency
dont use preg unless benefit> risk

75
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SMX/TMP side effects

A

photosensitivity
inc potassium
crystalluria = take w/ 8oz water

76
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SMX/TMP drug interactions

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inc INR if used w/ warfarin
risk of hyperkalemia inc if on ACE/ARB
can inc toxic effects of methotrexate

77
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Vanco MOA

A

inhibit bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to D-alanyl-D-alanine

covers gram +, including MRSA but not VRE

78
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Vanco warnings

A

Oto/nephrotoxicity = caution when used with other agents

PO only used C.diff not systemic infections

Vanc infusion reaction if too fast infusion

79
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Vanco monitoring

A

Renal function
Drug lvls
AUC/MIC ratio or steady state troughs

80
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Lipoglycopeptides MOA

A

inhibit bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding D-alanyl-D-alanine and disrupting cell membrane/changing permeability

have concentration dependent activity

81
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Telavancin boxed warning

A

Fetal risk = preg test before starting
nephrotoxicity = inc mortality CrCl < 50

82
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Telavancin and oritavancin CI

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Tela = dont use UFH same time, dont use in QT prolonged pts
Orit = dont use UFH 120hrs (5 days) after

can affect PT/INR/aPTT falsely

83
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Daptomycin MOA

A

inhibits all intracellular replication processes by causing rapid depolarization

concentration dependent activity against most gram +, including MRSA n VRE, no gram - activity

84
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Daptomycin warnings

A

myopathy n rhabdo
false inc INR/PT

cant use for pneumonia, inactivated by surfactant in lungs
additive muscle tox when used with statins

85
Q

Daptomycin monitoring

A

CPK weekly (can cause inc)

86
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Oxazolidinones MOA (Linezolid and tedizolid)

A

bind to 50S subunit and inhibit translation/protein synthesis

similar to vanc coverage, but also VRE

87
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CI for Linezolid/Tedizolid

A

dont use within 2 weeks of MOAi

** avoid tyramine containing foods **

88
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Warnings for Linezolid/Tedizolid

A

duration-related myelosuppression when used > 14 days
optic neuropathy when used > 28 days

** dont shake Linezolid suspension **

89
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Linezolid/Tedizolid SE

A

dec platelets

monitor weekly CBC/visual function

90
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Quinupristin/Dalfopristin (streptogramin) MOA

A

inhibits protein synthesis by binding 50S ribosomal subunit

not well tolerated, used for VRE infections

91
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Quinupristin/Dalfopristin (streptogramin) SE/notes

A

** D5W only **

infusion reactions, arthralgia/myalgias, hyperbilirubinemia

92
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Tigecycline MOA

A

binds to 30S ribosomal subunit n inhibits protein synthesis

broad spec against gram -/+, no activity against 3 P (pseudo/proteus/providencia)

93
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Tigecycline boxed warning

A

inc risk of death, only used when other txm cant

94
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Tigecycline Notes

A

dont use blood stream infections
should be yellow-orange when recon**

95
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Polymixins generally used for….

A

MDR gram - infection due to risk of toxicities

96
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Polymixin B boxed warnings

A

nephrotoxicity = dose dependent
neurotoxicity, can result in respiratory neuromuscular blockade

nephrotoxicity inc if used with other drugs

97
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Colistimethate warning/notes

A

prodrug converted to colistin
Dose-dependent nephrotoxicity
neurotoxicity

98
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Chloramphenicol MOA

A

reversibly binds 50S subunit of bacterial ribosome, inhibiting protein synthesis

99
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Chloramphenicol Boxed warnings

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Serious and fatal blood dyscrasias

100
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Chloramphenicol Warnings

A

Gray syndrome w/ high serum levels

Montior CBC at baseline and Q 2 days during therapy

101
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Clindamycin MOA

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reversibly binds 50S subunit, inhibiting protein synthesis

102
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Clindamycin boxed warning

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C.diff

103
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Clindamycin SE and notes

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N/V/D

induction test (D-test) should be performed

104
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Metronidazole MOA

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cause loss of DNA structure and strand breakage, resulting in inhibition of protein synthesis

105
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Metronidazole CI

A

1st trimester pregnancy
alc during or within 3 days of txm stop

106
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Metronidazole SE

A

metallic taste, furry tongue, dark urine

107
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Metronidazole DI

A

dont use with alc during and 3 days after stopping txm
can inc INR in pts on warfarin

108
Q

Lefamulin (Xenleta) info

A

Avoid in preg, QT prolongation

approved for CAPR

109
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Rifaximin (Xifaxan) info

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used off-label C.diff and hepatic encephalopathy

110
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Fosfomycin info

A

used for uncomplicated UTI - female

1 dose regimen

111
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Nitrofurantoin info

A

used for uncomplicated UTI - covers VRE/E.coli/Klebsiella

CI in CrCl < 60
dont use G6PD deficiency

SE = GI upset - take with food, brown urine,

112
Q

Mupirocin nasal ointment uses

A

to get rid of MRSA colonization

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