W1P2 Flashcards
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Antibiotics
Derivative produced by the metabolism of microorganisms that possesses antibacterial activity at low concentrations and is not toxic to the host. Also includes molecules obtained by semi-synthesis
Antiseptics
Compounds used for the external treatment of wounds (19th century)
- Dakin’s solution (1915)
- Isopropyl alcohol
- Chlorhexidine
What are the two factors involving in choosing an antibiotic
Route of administration
Oral (po), IV, IM, topical
Dosage
May depend on weight, age (sexual maturation), body surface area
Route and dosage DEPENDS on WHAT you are trying to treat and WHERE in the body.
- Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics
POPULATION Age (Neonate, child, elderly) - Restrictions on use in various ages Pregnancy - Restrictions (harm to fetus) Renal or liver dysfunction - Routes of elimination
Site of Infection
Empirical Treatment
Need to know which bacteria are usually involved in a particular clinical syndrome
- and you use an AB that you GUESS will work best
Need to know the prevalence of resistance to a particular antibiotic locally – hospital-level or community-level… changes over time
What are the common potential pathogens in our Nose and Sinus
S.pneumoniae, GAS, S.aureus, H.influenzae
What are the common potential pathogens in our Throat/Pharynx
GAS
What are the common potential pathogens in our Lungs/Bronchi
S.pneumoniae, H.influenzae, S.aureus,
Klebsiella spp/other Enterobacteriaceae
What are the common potential pathogens in our Middle Ear
S.pneumoniae
What are the common potential pathogens in our Intestines
Salmonella, Shigella, E.coli O157:H7
What are the common potential pathogens in our Urinary Tract
Enterobacteriaceae
Enterococcus
What are the common potential pathogens in our CNS
N.meningitidis, H.influenzae, S.pneumoniae, Listeria
What are the common potential pathogens in our Eye
Haemophilus, Moraxella, N.gonorrhoeae, S.aureus, S.pneumoniae
What are the common potential pathogens in our Blood
anything. anYtHiNg
What are the common potential pathogens in our Wouds
S.aureus, GAS
What are the common potential pathogens in our Bone and Joints
S.aureus, GAS, Kingella kingae
Pharmacokinetics
what the body does to the drug
Pharmacodynamics
what the drug does to the body (therapeutic/toxic effects)
What are the Important Drug Parameters
Absorption Distribution Half-life Protein binding Elimination
***Which Antibiotics have such good bioavailability that po= IV availability?
- What is the rate limiting step here?***
Clindamycin po = IV Fluoroquinolones po = IV Septra po = IV Tetracyclines po = IV Metronidazole po = IV Linezolid po = IV
rate-limiting step:
- GI tolerance
- GI absorption (e.g. patient is nauseated etc)
Pharmacokinetics: what are the two ways antibiotics work?
a. Time- dependent AB
- conc INdependent: really doesn’t matter HOW much you give***
b. Concentration- dependent AB
Examples of Time- dependent antibiotics
Beta Lactams:
- Penicillins
- Cephalosporins
- Carbapenems
Just remember THESE^
Other: Vancomycin Macrolides Clindamycin Tetracyclines Linezolid Quinipristin/dalfopristin
Concentration Dependent AB
Aminoglycosides
Fluoroquinolones
Metronidazole
Pharmacokinetics: Time-Dependent Activity
Activity of the antibiotic is dependent on the AMOUNT of time that is spent above the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of the organism for that specific antibiotic at that specific place/tissue/organ.
Classic type of antibiotic class that uses this: Beta-lactams
***Pharmacokinetics
Concentration Dependent activity***
Activity of the antibiotic is dependent on the CONCENTRATION above the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of the organism for that specific antibiotic at that specific place/tissue/organ.
Classic type of antibiotic class that uses this: aminoglycosides