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What is the function of tetracyclines?

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Block binding of AA-tRNA to A site

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What is the function of macrolides?

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Block translocation

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What is the function of linezolid?

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Prevents binding of fMet-tRNA

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What is the function of fusidic acid?

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Inhibits elongation factor G

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What is the function of chloramphenicol?

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Blocks peptide bond formation

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What is important about the macrolide structure?

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Have large macro-cyclic ring structure w/ a lactone and often w/ methyl/ethyl groups on alternating carbons in the ring

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Macrolide rings come in ____ member varieties

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14, 15, and 16

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What is normally attached to the ring structure of macrolides and through which bonds?

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  • At least one 6-membered amino-sugar and one 6 membered sugar
  • Glycosidic bonds
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What do macrolides bind to?

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50S subunit of bacterial ribosome, making interactions btwn proteins and 23S rRNA

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Where are the most significant interactions btwn macrolides and 50S subunit of ribosome?

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In the peptidyl transferase ring region of the 23S rRNA

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Do macrolides block peptidyl transfer?

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No

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What effect do macrolides have on peptidyl transfer?

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Binding in the peptidyl transferase region results in inhibition of translocation of aminoacyl-tRNA => preventing protein synthesis

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13
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Macrolides are substrates for _____

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CYP 3A4 N-dealkylation

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14
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What is important about the spiroketal form of macrolides?

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  • No antibiotic activity
  • Binds w/ high affinity to motilin receptors in the gut, stimulating smooth muscle contraction and increasing gut motility => diarrhea
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What is erythromycin often used for w/ respect to the gut?

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To increase gastric motility

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What is significant about erythromycin base?

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Poor water solubility and is acid labile

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What is significant about erythromycin HCl?

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Improved water solubility and is acid labile

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What is significant about erythromycin ethylsuccinate?

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  • Ester increases absorption of erythromycin compared to free base
  • Better tolerated
  • More acid stable than erythromycin
  • Absorbed as ethylsuccinate ester, so must be hydrolyzed for activity
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What is significant about erythromycin estolate?

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  • Propionic acid ester w/ lauryl sulfate counter ion
  • Improves absorption in gut
  • Better tolerated
  • Propionic acid ester must be hydrolyzed for activity
  • More acid stable than erythromycin
20
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Do esters of erythromycin cause less diarrhea?

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No, as erythromycin is excreted in the bile back into the gut, the esters still cause diarrhea

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Which organisms is erythromycin effective against?

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  • Some gram pos (strep. pyogenes and pneumoniae)
  • Variable activity against MSSA
  • Limited gram neg activity and some anaerobes
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When is erythromycin a good choice?

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As an alternative where amoxicillin can’t be used due to an allergy

23
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Is erythromycin commonly used? Why or why not?

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No, clarithromycin is used more often b/c has longer half life, and doens’t form spiroketal so doesn’t cause diarrhea

24
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What is clarithromycin used to treat and why?

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  • Mycoplasma pneumoniae
  • Legionella pneumophila
  • Both bacteria lack a cell wall so beta-lactams are ineffective
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When is azithromycin used?
- Same indications as clarithromycin | - As an alternative to penicillin's like amoxicillin in the case of an allergy
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What is significant about azithromycin?
Extremely long half life, so need to give a loading dose
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What can macrolides cause inhibition of?
CYP 3A4 by competition for the enzyme
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What is the most important drug interaction w/ macrolides?
Warfarin
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What are some drug interactions w/ macrolides?
- Carbamazepine - Cyclosporine - Theophylline - Warfarin - HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors
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What do tetracyclines bind to and what does this cause?
- 16S rRNA of the 30S subunit of the bacterial ribosome | - Results in blocking the aminoacyl-tRNA from the A-site of the ribosome
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What bacteria are tetracyclines effective against?
Very broad spectrum (many gram pos and gram neg and anaerobes)
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___ properties of tetracyclines are essential for activity
Mg chelation
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Are chelates of tetracyclines well absorbed?
No
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What should be avoided and how long before and after taking tetracycline chelates?
- Dairy products, antacids, and supplements w/ calcium, magnesium, iron, and aluminum - 1h before and 2h after dose
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What does calcium chelation of tetracyclines cause?
Causes tetracyclines to be incorporated into newly forming bones and teeth as tetracycline-calcium orthophosphated complexes => brown discolouration or streaks on teeth
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Are tetracyclines safe in pregnancy and lactation?
No, cross placenta and get into breast milk
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In which px should tetracyclines not be used?
- Pregnant women | - Children 12 and under
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What are the 2 commonly used tetracyclines?
Doxycycline and minocycline
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What is the spectrum of doxycycline?
- Activity against many gram pos, MRSA, and MSSA; many gram neg and anaerobes - Not against VRE or VRSA - Used as an alternative to amoxicillin when allergy is present and against mycoplasma pneumoniae and legionella pneumophila
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What is the spectrum of minocycline?
- More broad than minocycline - Gram pos including MSSA and MRSA - More gram neg and anaerobes - Good alternative to amoxicillin when allergy is present and against mycoplasma pneumoniae and legionella pneumophila
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What is the spectrum of tigecycline?
- All gram pos including MSSA, MRSA, and VRSA (not VRE) | - Most gram neg and anaerobes
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When is tigecycline used?
As a very last resort b/c of side effects
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What are some side effects of tetracyclines?
Erosions of epithelium => irritation to tissues and photosensitivity
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Which location is most susceptible to tetracycline side effects and how can this be prevented?
- Esophagus | - Take dose w/ full glass of water and do not lie down for at least 1/2 hour after a dose
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How can a bacteria produce macrolide resistance?
- Produce a gene that methylates the A2058 (causes steric hindrance for macrolide binding) - Mutation of A2058 to G (reduces # of potential H-bond interactions)
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What makes macrolides lethal for bacteria but harmless for humans?
Bacterial ribosomes have A2058 while human ribosomes don't

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