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CH 87
Sulfonamides and Trimethoprim
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Bactrum is a combo of what? | Sulfonamides and Trimethoprim |
| Sulfonamides: Broad or narrow spectrum? | broad |
| What is the mechanism of Sulfonamides/Trimethoprim | inhibit the synthesis of folic acid which is required for DNA/RNA synthesis. |
| Sulfonamides: cidal/static | static |
| what are Sulfonamides used one? | UTI and Ulcerative colitis |
| T/F: Bactrum is used for community acquired MRSA | True |
| administration of Sulfonamides/Trimethoprim | oral |
| Bactrum: pregnancy | no during pregnancy, it crosses the placenta |
| side effects of Bactrum | Hypersensitivity: Steven Johnson's Rxn. Hemolytic Anemia, Leukemia, Thrombocytopenia, Photosensitivity, Kernicterus, Renal Damage from crystalluria, n/v/d, headaches, depression, hallucinations, hyperkalemia |
| If a rash occurs in a pt taking Bactrum, what do you do? | DC immediately -> can develop steven johnson's rxn |
| what labs&s/s do you look at when your pt is on Bactrum? | CBC (hemolytic anemia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenai, SOB on exertion, frequent infections (for the same anemia reasons) |
| what is the contraindication for Bactrum? | sulfa allergy |
| What are the drug interactions with Bactrum? | Warfarin(monitor PT/INR) and oral daibetics (hypoclycemia) |
| what lab values do you monitor in a pt on warfarin? | PT/INR |
| Who would not receive Bactrum (think anemia)? | Pts with a folate deficiency. this can lead to megaloblastic anemia |