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10/12/2013

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Term

Penicillin (G)

Type, MOA, Bugs, Disease, Resistance, PK, Adverse

Definition

Type: beta-lactam

MOA: bactericidal cell wall synthesis inhibitor - binds to PBP on transpeptidase preventing peptidoglycan

Bugs: treponema, strep,pneumococci, enterococci, neisseria, anaerobes

Disease: Syphilis, pneumococcus, maybe endocarditis, meningitis, resp, tissue infections

Resistance: beta-lactamase producers

PK: take without food, mostly IV, penetrates most tissues, renal elimination, short half life, time-dependent killing

Adverse: hypersensitivity, seizures, Cdiff

Term

Nafcillin / Oxacillin

Type, MOA, Bugs, Disease, Resistance, PK, Adverse

Definition

Type: beta-lactamase resistant beta lactam

MOA: bactericidal cell wall synthesis inhibitor - binds to PBP on transpeptidase preventing peptidoglycan

Bugs: MSSA

Disease: MSSA soft tissue and skin infection, bacteremia

Resistance: change in PBP (--> MRSA)

PK: take without food, IV, penetrates most tissues, renal elimination, short half life, time-dependent killing

Adverse: hypersensitivity, seizures, Cdiff

Term

Amoxicillin +/- Clavulanic Acid

Type, MOA, Bugs, Disease, Resistance, PK, Adverse, Combo

Definition

Type: extended spectrum beta-lactam

MOA: bactericidal cell wall synthesis inhibitor - binds to PBP on transpeptidase preventing peptidoglycan; also gram-negatives, enters outer membrane

Bugs: Enterococci, H. influenzae, listeria, ~E. coli

Disease: Oral=sinusitis, otitis media, lower resp, endocarditis prophylaxis (before dental procedures)

Resistance: beta-lactamase producers

PK: take without food, oral, penetrates most tissues, renal elimination, short half life, time-dependent killing

Adverse: hypersensitivity, seizures, Cdiff

Combo: with beta-lactamase inhibitor:

Amoxicillin/Clavulanic acid (oral) --> gives MSSA, E. coli, anaerobe activity

Term

Piperacillin +/- Tazobactam

Type, MOA, Bugs, Disease, Resistance, PK, Adverse, Combo

Definition

Type: extended spectrum beta-lactam

MOA: bactericidal cell wall synthesis inhibitor - binds to PBP on transpeptidase preventing peptidoglycan; also gram-negatives, enters outer membrane

Bugs: Pseudomonas, Klebsiella, enterococci

Disease: nosocomial pneumonia, bacteremia, UTI, osteomyelitis, soft tissue infections

Resistance: beta-lactamase producers

PK: take without food, IV, penetrates most tissues, renal elimination, short half life, time-dependent killing

Adverse: neutropenia, hypersensitivity, seizures, Cdiff

Combo: with beta-lactamase inhibitor:

Piperacillin/Tazobactam --> gives MSSA, enterococci, Klebsiella, pseudomonas

 

Term

Ampicillin +/- Sulbactam

Type, MOA, Bugs, Disease, Resistance, PK, Adverse, Combo

Definition

Type: extended spectrum beta-lactam

MOA: bactericidal cell wall synthesis inhibitor - binds to PBP on transpeptidase preventing peptidoglycan; also gram-negatives, enters outer membrane

Bugs: Enterococci, H. influenzae, listeria, ~E. coli

Disease: serious gram-negatives (IV)

Resistance: beta-lactamase producers

PK: take without food, IV, penetrates most tissues, renal elimination, short half life

Adverse: rash in mono patients, hypersensitivity, seizures, Cdiff

Combo: with beta-lactamase inhibitor Sulbactam --> gives MSSA, E. coli, Bacteroides

Term

Cefazolin

Type, MOA, Bugs, Disease, Resistance, PK, Adverse

Definition

Type: beta-lactam (IV) - 1st gen ceph

MOA: bactericidal cell wall synthesis inhibitor - binds to PBP on transpeptidase preventing peptidoglycan; no CNS

Bugs: gram-positives (MSSA, pneumococci, GAS), gram-negatives

Disease: MSSA, surgical prophylaxis (S. saprophyiticus)

Resistance: beta-lactamases like ESBL and AmpC

PK: IV, penetrates most tissues, renal elimination, time-dependent killing

Adverse: derm, leukopenia, superinfection (MRSA, enterococcus, Cdiff), maculopapular rash if allergic; don't use if PCN-allergy=anaphylaxis

Term

Cephalexin

Type, MOA, Bugs, Disease, Resistance, PK, Adverse

Definition

Type: beta-lactam (oral) - 1st gen ceph

MOA: bactericidal cell wall synthesis inhibitor - binds to PBP on transpeptidase preventing peptidoglycan

Bugs: gram-positives (MSSA, pneumococci, GAS), gram-negatives

Disease: UTIs, cellulitis, soft tissue infections

Resistance: beta-lactamases like ESBL and AmpC

PK: oral, penetrates most tissues, no CNS, renal elimination, time-dependent killing

Adverse: derm, leukopenia, superinfection (MRSA, enterococcus, Cdiff), maculopapular rash if allergic; don't use if PCN-allergy=anaphylaxis

Term

Cefuroxime

Type, MOA, Bugs, Disease, Resistance, PK, Adverse

Definition

Type: beta-lactam (oral / IV) - 2nd gen ceph

MOA: bactericidal cell wall synthesis inhibitor - binds to PBP on transpeptidase preventing peptidoglycan

Bugs: strep, pneumococci (PCN-resistant),  E. coli, Klebsiella

Disease: sinusitis (oral), otitis media, CA-pneumonia w/macrolide

Resistance: beta-lactamases like ESBL and AmpC

PK: oral/IV, penetrates most tissues, CNS, renal elimination, time-dependent killing

Adverse: derm, leukopenia, superinfection (MRSA, enterococcus, Cdiff), maculopapular rash if allergic; don't use if PCN-allergy=anaphylaxis

Term

Cefoxitin

Type, MOA, Bugs, Disease, Resistance, PK, Adverse

Definition

Type: beta-lactam (IV) - 2nd gen ceph

MOA: bactericidal cell wall synthesis inhibitor - binds to PBP on transpeptidase preventing peptidoglycan

Bugs: strep, Bacteroides, E. coli, Klebsiella

Disease: GI / peritonitis, diverticulitis

Resistance: beta-lactamases like ESBL and AmpC

PK: oral/IV, penetrates most tissues, no CNS, renal elimination, time-dependent killing

Adverse: derm, leukopenia, superinfection (MRSA, enterococcus, Cdiff), maculopapular rash if allergic; don't use if PCN-allergy=anaphylaxis

Term

Cefotaxime

Type, MOA, Bugs, Disease, Resistance, PK, Adverse

Definition

Type: beta-lactam (IV) - 3rd gen ceph

MOA: bactericidal cell wall synthesis inhibitor - binds to PBP on transpeptidase preventing peptidoglycan

Bugs: strep, gram-negatives (E. coli, Kleb, Proteus)

Disease: CA-meningitis, PCN-resistant pneumococcus, CA-pneumonia w/macrolide

Resistance: beta-lactamases like ESBL and AmpC

PK: IV, penetrates most tissues, CNS, renal elimination, time-dependent killing

Adverse: derm, leukopenia, superinfection (MRSA, enterococcus, Cdiff), maculopapular rash if allergic; don't use if PCN-allergy=anaphylaxis

Term

Ceftriaxone

Type, MOA, Bugs, Disease, Resistance, PK, Adverse

Definition

Type: beta-lactam (IV) - 3rd gen ceph

MOA: bactericidal cell wall synthesis inhibitor - binds to PBP on transpeptidase preventing peptidoglycan

Bugs: pneumococcus, gram-negatives (E. coli, Kleb, Proteus), neisseria gonorrhoeae

Disease: CA-meningitis (PCN-res pneumococcus), gonorrhea (PCN-res), UTI

Resistance: beta-lactamases like ESBL and AmpC

PK: IV, penetrates most tissues, CNS, liver elimination, time-dependent killing

Adverse: Not for neonates, derm, leukopenia, superinfection (MRSA, enterococcus, Cdiff), maculopapular rash if allergic; don't use if PCN-allergy=anaphylaxis

Term

Ceftazidime

Type, MOA, Bugs, Disease, Resistance, PK, Adverse

Definition

Type: beta-lactam (IV) - 3rd gen ceph

MOA: bactericidal cell wall synthesis inhibitor - binds to PBP on transpeptidase preventing peptidoglycan

Bugs: pseudomonas, gram-negatives (E. coli, Kleb, Proteus)

Disease: sepsis, febrile neutropenia, HA-meningitis, HA-pneumonia

Resistance: beta-lactamases like ESBL and AmpC

PK: IV, penetrates most tissues, CNS, renal elimination, time-dependent killing

Adverse: derm, leukopenia, superinfection (MRSA, enterococcus, Cdiff), maculopapular rash if allergic; don't use if PCN-allergy=anaphylaxis

Term

Cefaclor

Type, MOA, Bugs, Disease, Resistance, PK, Adverse

Definition

Type: beta-lactam (oral) - 2nd gen ceph

MOA: bactericidal cell wall synthesis inhibitor - binds to PBP on transpeptidase preventing peptidoglycan

Bugs: strep, pneumococci, E. coli, Klebsiella

Disease: sinusitis, otitis media

Resistance: beta-lactamases like ESBL and AmpC

PK: oral, penetrates most tissues, no CNS, renal elimination, time-dependent killing

Adverse: derm, leukopenia, superinfection (MRSA, enterococcus, Cdiff), maculopapular rash if allergic; don't use if PCN-allergy=anaphylaxis

Term

Cefpodoxime

Type, MOA, Bugs, Disease, Resistance, PK, Adverse

Definition

Type: beta-lactam (oral) - 3rd gen ceph

MOA: bactericidal cell wall synthesis inhibitor - binds to PBP on transpeptidase preventing peptidoglycan

Bugs: pneumococcus, gram-negatives (E. coli, Kleb, Proteus)

Disease: sinusitis, CA-pneumonia, otitis media

Resistance: beta-lactamases like ESBL and AmpC

PK: IV, penetrates most tissues, no CNS, renal elimination, time-dependent killing

Adverse: derm, leukopenia, superinfection (MRSA, enterococcus, Cdiff), maculopapular rash if allergic; don't use if PCN-allergy=anaphylaxis

Term

Cefepime

Type, MOA, Bugs, Disease, Resistance, PK, Adverse

Definition

Type: beta-lactam (IV) - 4th gen ceph

MOA: bactericidal cell wall synthesis inhibitor - binds to PBP on transpeptidase preventing peptidoglycan

Bugs: pseudomonas, gram-negatives (E. coli, Kleb, Proteus), S. aureus, pneumococcus

Disease: HA-meningitis, sepsis, febrile neutropenia, HA-pneumonia

Resistance: beta-lactamases like ESBL (stable against AmpC)

PK: IV, penetrates most tissues, CNS, renal elimination, time-dependent killing

Adverse: derm, leukopenia, superinfection (MRSA, enterococcus, Cdiff), maculopapular rash if allergic; don't use if PCN-allergy=anaphylaxis

Term

Ceftaroline

Type, MOA, Bugs, Disease, Resistance, PK, Adverse

Definition

Type: beta-lactam (IV) - 5th gen ceph

MOA: bactericidal cell wall synthesis inhibitor - binds to PBP on transpeptidase preventing peptidoglycan

Bugs: MRSA, MSSA, pneumococcus, gram-negatives (E. coli, H flu, neisseria)

Disease: CA-pneumonia, skin infections

Resistance: beta-lactamases like ESBL and AmpC

PK: IV, penetrates most tissues, CNS, renal elimination, time-dependent killing

Adverse: derm, leukopenia, superinfection (MRSA, enterococcus, Cdiff), maculopapular rash if allergic; don't use if PCN-allergy=anaphylaxis

Term

Aztreonam

Type, MOA, Bugs, Disease, Resistance, PK, Adverse

Definition

Type: beta-lactam (IV) - monobactam

MOA: bactericidal cell wall synthesis inhibitor - binds to PBP on transpeptidase preventing peptidoglycan; time-dependent killing

Bugs: pseudomonas, only gram-negatives

Disease: if PCN-allergy: HA-sepsis, pneumonia, febrile neutropenia

Resistance: beta-lactamases

PK: IV, penetrates most tissues, CNS, renal elimination, time-dependent killing

Adverse: derm, GI, elevated liver enzymes

Term

Imipenem

Type, MOA, Bugs, Disease, Resistance, PK, Adverse

Definition

Type: beta-lactam (IV) - carbapenem

MOA: bactericidal cell wall synthesis inhibitor - binds to PBP on transpeptidase preventing peptidoglycan

Bugs: broad (pseudomonas, bacteroides, MSSA, strep, enterococcus, gram - incl. EBSL), nosocomial, multi-drug-resistant organisms; if PCN/ceph don't work

Disease: "icu bugs"

Resistance: Carbapanem-resistant enterobacteriaceae (KPC, NDM enzymes)

PK: IV, penetrates most tissues, CNS, renal elimination, cross-reactive with PCN-allergy, degraded by renal dihydropeptidases (add clistatin), time-dependent killing

Adverse: Seizures, not for meningitis, GI, derm, 

Term

Meropenem

Type, MOA, Bugs, Disease, Resistance, PK, Adverse

Definition

Type: beta-lactam (IV) - carbapenem

MOA: bactericidal cell wall synthesis inhibitor - binds to PBP on transpeptidase preventing peptidoglycan

Bugs: broad (pseudomonas, bacteroides, MSSA, strep, gram - incl. EBSL), nosocomial, multi-drug-resistant organisms; if PCN/ceph don't work

Disease: post-neurosurgery meningitis (if seizures and/or kidney disease), "icu bugs"

Resistance: Carbapanem-resistant enterobacteriaceae (KPC, NDM enzymes)

PK: IV, penetrates most tissues, CNS, renal elimination, cross-reactive with PCN-allergy, time-dependent killing

Adverse: GI, derm

Term

Doripenem

Type, MOA, Bugs, Disease, Resistance, PK, Adverse

Definition

Type: beta-lactam (IV) - carbapenem

MOA: bactericidal cell wall synthesis inhibitor - binds to PBP on transpeptidase preventing peptidoglycan

Bugs: broad (pseudomonas, bacteroides, MSSA, strep, gram - incl. EBSL), nosocomial, multi-drug-resistant organisms; if PCN/ceph don't work

Disease: intra-abdominal infections, complicated UTIs, "icu bugs"

Resistance: Carbapanem-resistant enterobacteriaceae (KPC, NDM enzymes)

PK: IV, penetrates most tissues, CNS, renal elimination, cross-reactive with PCN-allergy, time-dependent killing

Adverse: seizures, GI, derm

Term

Ertapenem

Type, MOA, Bugs, Disease, Resistance, PK, Adverse

Definition

Type: beta-lactam (IV) - carbapenem

MOA: bactericidal cell wall synthesis inhibitor - binds to PBP on transpeptidase preventing peptidoglycan

Bugs: broad (bacteroides, MSSA, strep, enteric gram-negative incl. EBSL), nosocomial, multi-drug-resistant organisms; if PCN/ceph don't work; not pseudomonas

Disease: community-acquired intra-abdominal infections, UTIs (E. coli), skin and soft tissue

Resistance: Carbapanem-resistant enterobacteriaceae (KPC, NDM enzymes)

PK: 1 dose per day, IV, penetrates most tissues, CNS, renal elimination, cross-reactive with PCN-allergy, time-dependent killing

Adverse: seizures, pseudomembranous colitis, GI, derm

Term

Vancomycin

Type, MOA, Bugs, Disease, Resistance, PK, Adverse

Definition

Type: Glycopeptide (IV or oral)

MOA: inhibits cell wall synthesis, binds to D-Ala-D-Ala to prevent elongation and cross-linking (step earlier than beta-lactams)

Bugs: GRAM-POSITIVES: MRSA (sepsis, endocarditis), PCN-res pneumococcus (meningitis), surgical prophylaxis, Cdiff (oral), corynebacterium JK, MDR pneumococcus, enterococcus (w/aminoglycosides), strep

* bactericidal against staph + strep

Disease: meningitis (need high dose), sepsis, endocarditis

Resistance: VRE (enterococcus faecium), VISA (S. aureus = thicker cell wall) 

PK: IV, no GI absorption if oral, penetrates most tissues, ~CNS, renal elimination, not cross-reactive with PCN-allergy, AUC drug (time-dependent killing after reaching MBC)

Adverse: phlebitis, red man syndrome (too much non-allergic histamine release = slow infusion), nephrotoxicity, ototoxicity

Term

Telavancin

Type, MOA, Bugs, Disease, Resistance, PK, Adverse

Definition

Type: Lipoglycopeptide (IV)

MOA: inhibits cell wall synthesis, binds to D-Ala-D-Ala to prevent elongation and cross-linking (step earlier than beta-lactams) AND binds to lipid molecules in PM

Bugs: Gram-positives: MRSA, MSSA, CoNS, enterococcus, strep

Disease: soft tissue infections, pneumonia

Resistance: cross w/ Vanco: VRE (enterococcus faecium), VISA (S. aureus = thicker cell wall) 

PK: IV, 1 dose per day, penetrates most tissues, ~CNS, renal elimination, not cross-reactive with PCN-allergy, AUC drug (time-dependent killing after reaching MBC), no TDM

Adverse: altered taste, nephrotoxicity, QTc prolongation, teratogenic (not for pregnancy)

Term

Chloramphenicol

Type, MOA, Bugs, Disease, Resistance, PK, Adverse

Definition

Type: chloramphenicol - protein synthesis inhibitor - bacteriostatic

MOA: 50S subunit, indirectly inhibits peptidyl transferase = growing chain not added to new AA

Bugs: broad, staph + strep (conjunctivitis), backup for salmonella, not chlamydia

Disease: bacterial conjunctivitis (Eye drops)

Resistance: plasmid, R factor acetyltransferases

PK: IV, drops, oral (not in US), CNS, liver metabolism

Adverse: GI, superinfection, myelosuppression / irreversible aplastic anemia, grey baby syndrome (toxic because neonates have less liver enzyme activity)

Term

Chlortetracycline (not used much)

Type, MOA, Bugs, Disease, Resistance, PK, Adverse

Definition

Type: Tetracycline - protein synthesis inhibitor - bacteriostatic

MOA: 30S subunit, blocks charged tRNA binding to A site

--> enters bacteria via active transport or passive diffusion (gram-negatives only)

Bugs: CA-mycoplasma, chlamydia, legionella, rickettsiae

Disease: intracellular bacteria

Resistance: plasmid, increased efflux

PK: take on empty stomach b/c tetracyclines are chlelators (and lose antibiotic power), crosses placenta, liver metabolism, 

Adverse: staining kids' teeth, photosensitivity, not in pregnancy, GI, kidneys?

Term

Doxycycline

Type, MOA, Bugs, Disease, Resistance, PK, Adverse

Definition

Type: Tetracycline - protein synthesis inhibitor - bacteriostatic

MOA: 30S subunit, blocks charged tRNA binding to A site

--> enters bacteria via active transport or passive diffusion (gram-negatives only)

Bugs: malaria, Borrelia burgdorferi (Lyme), CA-mycoplasma, chlamydia, legionella, rickettsiae, bartonella quintana (trench fever), leptospira, borrelia

Disease: intracellular bacteria

Resistance: plasmid, increased efflux

PK: take on empty stomach b/c tetracyclines are chlelators (and lose antibiotic power), crosses placenta, excreted in feces = GOOD FOR KIDNEY PATIENTS, 2x per day dosing

Adverse: staining kids' teeth, photosensitivity, not in pregnancy, GI, kidneys?

Term

Minocycline

Type, MOA, Bugs, Disease, Resistance, PK, Adverse

Definition

Type: Tetracycline - protein synthesis inhibitor - bacteriostatic

MOA: 30S subunit, blocks charged tRNA binding to A site

--> enters bacteria via active transport or passive diffusion (gram-negatives only)

Bugs: CA-mycoplasma, chlamydia, legionella, rickettsiae, meningococcal carriers

Disease: intracellular bacteria

Resistance: plasmid, increased efflux

PK: metabolized in liver, take on empty stomach b/c tetracyclines are chlelators (and lose antibiotic power), crosses placenta, 2x per day dosing, oral

Adverse: staining kids' teeth, photosensitivity, not in pregnancy, GI, kidneys?

Term

Demeclocycline

Type, MOA, Bugs, Disease, Resistance, PK, Adverse

Definition

Type: Tetracycline - protein synthesis inhibitor - bacteriostatic

MOA: 30S subunit, blocks charged tRNA binding to A site

--> enters bacteria via active transport or passive diffusion (gram-negatives only)

Bugs: CA-mycoplasma, chlamydia, legionella, rickettsiae, but not used as antibiotic --> against ADH-secreting tumors

Disease: intracellular bacteria

Resistance: plasmid, increased efflux

PK: take on empty stomach b/c tetracyclines are chlelators (and lose antibiotic power), crosses placenta, 2x per day dosing, oral

Adverse: staining kids' teeth, photosensitivity, not in pregnancy, GI, kidneys?

Term

Tigecycline

Type, MOA, Bugs, Disease, Resistance, PK, Adverse

Definition

Type: Glycylcycline - protein synthesis inhibitor - bacteriostatic

MOA: 30S subunit, blocks charged tRNA binding to A site

--> enters bacteria via active transport or passive diffusion (gram-negatives only)

Bugs: MRSA, empiric monotherapy

Disease: severe infections (MRSA, intra-abdominal and skin infections)

Resistance: not substrate for efflux pump

PK: no renal adjustment needed for kidney patients (liver metabolized?), 1 dose per day, IV

Adverse: staining kids' teeth, photosensitivity, not in pregnancy, GI

Term

Azithromycin

Type, MOA, Bugs, Disease, Resistance, PK, Adverse

Definition

Type: Macrolide - protein synthesis inhibitor - bacteriostatic

MOA: 50S subunit, blocks translocation from A to P site

Bugs: GAS, Bartonella hensalae, Chlamydia (psittaci, pneumoniae, trachomatis for ocular and genital infections), mycoplasma pneumoniae

Disease: pharyngitis, cat scratch fever, chlamydia, walking pneumonia

Resistance: plasmid, reduced cell membrane permeability, esterases (enterobacteria), methylase (modified ribosomal binding site); cross-resistance w/ lincosamides (clindamycin) & streptogramins

PK: good oral bioavailability (peak delayed by food), most body tissues (higher in tissue than blood), elimiated unchanged in urine, not CYP450 metabolized, 2-4 day half life, oral/IV/eye

Adverse: Gi, derm, eosinophilia, hepatic problems?, not in pregnancy, QT interval problem in elderly

Term

Erythromycin

Type, MOA, Bugs, Disease, Resistance, PK, Adverse

Definition

Type: Macrolide - protein synthesis inhibitor - bacteriostatic

MOA: 50S subunit, blocks translocation from A to P site

Bugs: Bordetella pertussis, chlamydia trachomatis, legionella pneumophila, mycoplasma pneumoniae

Disease: whooping cough, newborn conjunctivits/pneumonia, legionnaires disease, walking pneumonia

Resistance: plasmid, reduced cell membrane permeability, esterases (enterobacteria), methylase (modified ribosomal binding site)

PK: biliary excretion, CYP450 inhibitor, good oral bioavailability, most body tissues, oral/IV/eye

Adverse: Gi, derm, eosinophilia, hepatic problems?, not in pregnancy, QT interval problem in elderly

Term

Clarithromycin

Type, MOA, Bugs, Disease, Resistance, PK, Adverse

Definition

Type: Macrolide - protein synthesis inhibitor - bacteriostatic

MOA: 50S subunit, blocks translocation from A to P site

Bugs: GAS, mycoplasma pneumoniae, corynebacterium diphtheria

Disease: pharyngitis, walking pneumonia, diphtheria

Resistance: plasmid, reduced cell membrane permeability, esterases (enterobacteria), methylase (modified ribosomal binding site)

PK: liver metabolism, renal excretion, CYP450 inhibitor, good oral bioavailability, most body tissues, oral/IV

Adverse: Gi, derm, eosinophilia, hepatic problems?, not in pregnancy, QT interval problem in elderly

Term

Clindamycin

Type, MOA, Bugs, Disease, Resistance, PK, Adverse

Definition

Type: Lincosamide - protein synthesis inhibitor - bacteriostatic

MOA: 50S subunit, blocks translocation from A to P site

Bugs: bacteroides, endocarditis prophylaxis, GAS

Disease: peritonitis, pharyngitis

Resistance: plasmid, methylase (modified ribosomal binding site), enzymatic inactivation; cross-resistance w/ macrolides & streptogramins

PK: oral and IV, good oral bioavailability, crosses placenta & breast milk, not CNS, renal & biliary excretion, oral/IV

Adverse: Gi, Cdiff + pseudomembranous colitis, neutropenia, derm (HIV); don't use w/macrolides

Term

Quinupristin/Dalfopristin

Type, MOA, Bugs, Disease, Resistance, PK, Adverse

Definition

Type: Streptogramin - protein synthesis inhibitor - bactericidal (70% Dalfo = "A", 30% Quinu = "B")

MOA: 50S subunit, constricts exit channel: Dalfo makes Quinu bind better; Quino inhibits protein elongation (like macrolide)

Bugs: resistant gram-positives pneumococcus (PCN-res), VRSA, MRSA, VRE, MSSA, MSStrepA

Disease: resistant gram-positive infections

Resistance: dalfo inactivation, change quinu binding site, efflux of molecule; cross-resistance w/macrolides and lincosamides (clindamycin)

PK: IV, hepatic metabolism: CYP3A4 inhibitor, non-renal elimination, post antibiotic effect

Adverse: infusion-related, arthralgia/myalgia if hepatic insufficiency

Term

Linezolid

Type, MOA, Bugs, Disease, Resistance, PK, Adverse

Definition

Type: Oxalidinone - protein synthesis inhibitor - bactericidal/static

MOA: 50S subunit (23S part), inhibits initiation

Bugs: gram-positives: strep (bactericidal), staph, enterococcus (bacteriostatic)

Disease: last resort for resistant gram-positives

Resistance: ribosomal binding site change (enterococci)

PK: IV or oral (~100% bioavailable), low protein binding, non-enzymatic oxidation into 2 metabolites, no dose change needed for kidney patients, no CYP metabolism

Adverse: thrombocytopenia, optic + peripheral neuropathy, weak MAO inhibitor (serotonin syndrome), 

Term

Amikacin

Type, MOA, Bugs, Disease, Resistance, PK, Adverse

Definition

Type: Aminoglycoside - protein synthesis inhibitor - bactericidal

MOA: 30S subunit, misreading of mRNA template, inhibits translocation

Bugs: pseudomonas, E. coli, enterobacter, klebsiella, proteus, serratia

Disease: nosocomial pneumonia and febrile neutropenia (w/ceftazidime or cefipime), endocarditis (w/vanco)

Resistance: plasmid, impaired entry, inactivating transferases, change in binding site

PK: concentration-dependent killing, post antibiotic effect, one large dose per day, poor oral bioavailability (used for GI), IV, renal elimination, TDM needed

Adverse: Ototoxicity (auditory impairment), Nephrotoxicity, careful with other drugs that cause similar things (loop diuretics); synergy w/ beta lactams

Term

Gentamycin

Type, MOA, Bugs, Disease, Resistance, PK, Adverse

Definition

Type: Aminoglycoside - protein synthesis inhibitor - bactericidal

MOA: 30S subunit, misreading of mRNA template, inhibits translocation

Bugs: pseudomonas, E. coli, enterobacter, klebsiella, proteus, serratia

Disease: nosocomial pneumonia and febrile neutropenia (w/ceftazidime or cefipime), endocarditis (w/vanco)

Resistance: plasmid, impaired entry, inactivating transferases, change in binding site

PK: concentration-dependent killing, post antibiotic effect, one large dose per day, poor oral bioavailability (used for GI), IV, renal elimination, TDM needed

Adverse: Ototoxicity (vestibular impairment), Nephrotoxicity, careful with other drugs that cause similar things (loop diuretics); synergy w/ beta lactams

Term

Streptomycin

Type, MOA, Bugs, Disease, Resistance, PK, Adverse

Definition

Type: Aminoglycoside - protein synthesis inhibitor - bactericidal

MOA: 30S subunit, misreading of mRNA template, inhibits translocation

Bugs: mycobacteria tuberculosis, pseudomonas, E. coli, enterobacter, klebsiella, proteus, serratia

Disease: tuberculosis, nosocomial pneumonia and febrile neutropenia (w/ceftazidime or cefipime), endocarditis (w/vanco)

Resistance: plasmid, impaired entry, inactivating transferases, change in binding site

PK: concentration-dependent killing, post antibiotic effect, one large dose per day, poor oral bioavailability (used for GI), IV, renal elimination, TDM needed

Adverse: Ototoxicity (vestibular impairment), Nephrotoxicity, careful with other drugs that cause similar things (loop diuretics); synergy w/ beta lactams

Term

Tobramycin

Type, MOA, Bugs, Disease, Resistance, PK, Adverse

Definition

Type: Aminoglycoside - protein synthesis inhibitor - bactericidal

MOA: 30S subunit, misreading of mRNA template, inhibits translocation

Bugs: pseudomonas, E. coli, enterobacter, klebsiella, proteus, serratia

Disease: nosocomial pneumonia and febrile neutropenia (w/ceftazidime or cefipime), endocarditis (w/vanco)

Resistance: plasmid, impaired entry, inactivating transferases, change in binding site

PK: concentration-dependent killing, post antibiotic effect, one large dose per day, poor oral bioavailability (used for GI), IV, renal elimination, TDM needed

Adverse: Ototoxicity, Nephrotoxicity, careful with other drugs that cause similar things (loop diuretics); synergy w/ beta lactams

Term

Daptomycin

Type, MOA, Bugs, Disease, Resistance, PK, Adverse

Definition

Type: Cyclic lipopeptide - bactericidal

MOA: Depolarizes bacterial cell membrane -> rapid cell death

Bugs: gram-positives (MSSA, MRSA, GAS, E. faecalis)

Disease: skin infections, endocarditis?

Resistance: ?

PK: IV, mostly protein-bound, no hepatic metabolism, renal and biliary excretion (adjust dose if kidney patient)

Adverse: monitor creatine phosphokinase, may decrease conduction velocity, cardiorespiratory (diaphragm); not for pneumonia; interaction w/ statins

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