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Chapter 34
Antibiotics: Cell wall Synthesis
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05/09/2012

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Term
Polymyxin
Definition
Topical antibiotic that binds to LPS and facilitates its own uptake by disrupting the outer membrane integrity
Term
Fosfomycin/Fosmidomycin
Definition
Blocks MurA; production of UDP-NAM from UDP-NAG

PEP ANALOG that covalently modifies MurA

Synergistic with B-lactams, amino glycosides, and fluroquinolones
Term
Cycloserine
Definition
D-Ala analog that blocks DdlB and Alanine racemase
Binds irreversibly

Multidrug-resistant TB

AE: Neurologic syndromes

CI: Alcoholics, chronic kidney disease and prior psychiatric disorders
Term
Fosfomycin/Fosmidomycin Targets
Definition
Gram negative: E. coli, Klebsiella, Clostridium and Serratia
Not very good against Gram Positive

Resistance is due to glucose-6-phosphate transporters

AE are uncommon
Term
Pyridoxine
Definition
Mitigates cucloserine-induced peripheral neuropathy
Term
Bacitracin
Definition
Blocks dephospho rylation of membrane protein that is needed for Park nucleotide binding
LIPID (NOT PROTEIN) TARGET!!

DO NOT USE SYSTEMICALLY

Is not absorbed orally
Term
Bacitracin Adverse Effects
Definition
Kidney, neurological, and bone marrow toxicity

Can't be used systemically
Term
Bacitracin (use)
Definition
Administered TOPICALLY for superficial dermal or opthalmic infections

Orally for Clostridium difficile colitis and VRE

DO NOT MIX WITH Nephrotoxic medications or neuromuscular blockers
Term
Vancomycin
Definition
Inhibiting peptidoglycan glycosyltransferase

Bactericidal

AE: RED MAN SYNDROME (skin flushing and rash prevented by antihistamine drips); OTOTOXICITY AND NEPHROTOXICITY
Term
Telavancin
Definition
Inhibits peptidoglycan glycosyltransferase

Greater antibiotic potency than vanco due to lipid side chain

IV: Serious skin infections from Staph and Strep
Term
Vancomycin (use)
Definition
Gram positive rods and cocci
Gram negative rods are resistant

IV: Sepsis or endocarditis from MRSA
Oral: Clostridium difficile (like bacitracin)

Only used when strains are resistant
Term
B-Lactams
Definition
Inhibit transpeptidase (cross linking of polymers)
SUICIDE SUBSTRATE/DEAD END COMPLEX

Synergistic with amino glycosides
Bactericidal
Rx: Broad spectrum --> Gram (+)(-)
Narrow spectrum --> Gram (+)
Resistance due to new enzyme that cleaves antibiotic
Term
Clavulanic acid (Clavulanate)
Sulbactam
Tazobactam
Definition
B-lactamase inhibitors used in conjunction with B-lactam
Term
B-lactams (AE)
Definition
Hypersenstivity: Anaphylaxis, Urticaria, and drug induced autoimmune hemolytic anemia

BE CAREFUL WITH WARFARIN
Term
Aztreonam
Definition
Alternative drug used when patients are allergic to penicillin

Very low cross-reactivity
Term
Penicillin G
Definition
IV B-lactam

G+ Cocci: S. pyogenes, pneumococcus

G+ Rods: Clostridium, most anaerobes (NOT BACTEROIDES)

Spirochetes: Syphilis and Leptospira
Term
Penicillin V
Definition
Oral B-lactam

Rx: Aerobic-anaerobic infections or the head and neck

Used to prevent recurrent rheumatic fever
Term
Antistaphylococcal penicillins (drugs)
Definition
Oxacillin
Cloxacillin
Dicloxacillin
Nafcillin
Methicillin
Term
Antistaphylococcal penicillins
Definition
ALL DRUGS ARE RESISTANT TO B-LACTAMASE

Hydrophobic: slow to get through membrane; DON"T WORK WELL ON G(-)

Rx: Skin and soft tissue infections and MRSA
Term
Cloxacillin and dicloxacillin
Definition
Antistaphylococcal penicillins

Limited use due to adverse GI affects as well as secondary development of C. difficult colitis
Term
Nafcillin (IV)
Definition
Antistaphylococcal penicillins

Agranulocytosis and acute interstitial nephritis
Term
Oxacillin
Definition
Antistaphylococcal penicillins

Hepatotoxicity which is reversible with removal of the drug
Term
Ampicillin
Definition
Amino penicillin (+ charged side chain)
Increased diffusion through membranes

IV: Invasive Enterococcal and Listeria meningitis

Use with Clavulanic Acid for resistance by B-lactamase
Term
Amoxicillin
Definition
Amino penicillin (+ charged side chain)
Increased diffusion through membranes

Oral: Uncomplicated ear, nose, throat infections, and endocarditis for dental work and H. PYLORI

Use with Sulbactam for resistance by B-lactamase
Term
Sulbactam
Definition
Used in conjunction with other antimicrobials to shut down B-lactamase resistance.

Can also directly kill Acinetobacter
Term
Carbenicillin

Ticarcillin
Definition
Has side chain that makes it resistant to B-lactamase but diffuses slower through membranes

Prophylaxis of Pseudomonas
Hospital acquired, resistant pneumonia
Term
Piperacillin

Mezlocillin
Definition
Have both positive and negative side chains: move quickly through membranes and are unaffected by B-lactamases

Prophylaxis of Pseudomonas
Hospital acquired, resistant pneumonia
KLEBSIELLA and ENTEROCOCCI
Term
Cefazolin

Cephalexin
Definition
1st generation cephalosporins

Proteus mirabilis and E. coli (UTI)
Klebsiella pneumoniae (Pneumonia and UTI)

Skin and soft-tissue infections
Term
Cefazolin
Definition
1st generation cephalosporin

Used for surgical prophylaxis
Term
Cefuroxime
Definition
2nd generation cephalosporins

H. influenzae and Community acquired pneumonia

More resistant to B-lactamase

Can cause mild liver enzyme elevation
Term
Cefotetan

Cefoxitin
Definition
2nd generation cephalosporins

Increased activity against BACTEROIDES

More resistant to B-lactamase

Can cause mild liver enzyme elevation
Term
Ceftriaxone

Cefotaxime
Definition
3rd generation cephalosporins

Resistant to many B-lactamases

Rx: ENTEROBACTERIACEAE
Rx: Neisseria and H. Influenza
Rx: LRT infections; CA-meningitis, Gonorrhea
Rx: Lyme Disease
Term
Ceftriaxone (AE)
Definition
3rd generation cephalosporin

Cholestatic hepatitis
Term
Ceftazidime
Definition
3rd generation cephalosporin

Rx: Antipseudomonal activity
Rx: Hospital acquired gram -
Term
Cefepime
Definition
4th generation cephalosporin

Highly active against Enterobacteriaceae, Neisseria, H. influenza, and G+

More resistant to B-lactamase

NOT APPROVE FOR MENINGITIS

AE: Development of AB's to red blood cells
Term
Ceftaroline

Ceftobiprola
Definition
5th generation cephalosporins

Rx: Multidrug-resistant S. aureus
Rx: Moraxella catarrhalis and H. Influenza

INTRAVENOUS
Term
Ceftaroline
Definition
5th generation cephalosporins

Rx: Community acquired pneumonia and skin infections
Term
Cefotetan and Cefoperazone (AE)
Definition
Disulfiram-like reaction: alcohol intolerance syndrome

Decreases Vitamin K synthesis (bleeding disorders)
Term
Aztreonam
Definition
Inhibit transpeptidase

Gram -
Especially Pseudomonas aeruginosa

NO ACTIVITY AGAINST G+

Short half life leads to frequent dosing
Term
Carbapenems
Definition
Imipenem
Meropenem
Doripenem
Ertapenem

Inhibit transpeptidase
G+, G-, anaerobes
Term
Imipenem
Definition
Carbapenem

MUST BE ADMINISTERED WITH CILASTATIN
Term
Ertapenem
Definition
Carbapenem

Once daily dose is major benefit
Term
Daptomycin
Definition
Mech: Integrates into the bacterial membrane

Intravenous

Rx: Complicated Skin Infections
Rx: Bacteremia and R. sided endocarditis from S. aureus
Term
Daptomycin (AE)
Definition
Myopathy, C. difficile diarrhea

DO NOT USE WITH STATINS
Term
Ethambutol
Definition
Mech: Inhibits arabinosyl transferase (wall synthesis)

Bacteriostatic

AE: Optic neuritis (usually after 1 month of therapy)
Term
Pyrazinoic acid
Definition
Mech: inhibits FAS1 that synthesizes precursors to my colic acid

Arthralgias, hyperuricemia, and hepatotoxicity (irreversible)
Term
Isoniazid and Ethionamide
Definition
Target FAS2

Bactericidal

AE: Peripheral neuropathy and hepatitis

Resistance from catalase-peroxidase
Term
Meropenem
Definition
Carbapenem

Used in combination with Clavulanate against multiple-resistant M. tuberculosis
Term
Cephalosporins
Definition
Inhibit transpeptidase
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