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Lecture 4

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these proteins are important for gram-negative susceptibility to b-lactam drugs   porin proteins  
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general mechanism of action of beta-lactam drugs   inhibition of cell wall synthesis (bactericidal)  
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three mechanisms of resistance to beta-lactam drugs   1) beta-lactamases2) altered PBP structure3) failure to penetrate the cell (gram-negatives, can be due to porin changes)  
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beta-lactamase inhibitors (3)   Clavulanate; Sulbactam; Tazobactam  
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an example of altered PBP structure resistance to beta-lactams   MRSA: PBP2’ in Staphylococci – resistant to ALL Beta-lactams  
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absolute contraindications to beta-lactams (3)   Steven's johnsons; exfolative dermatitis; toxic epidermatitis necrolysis (TEN)  
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cross-reactivity between penicillins and cephalosporins   Small risk (5-10%), and highest with 1st generation. If patient is skin test +, should probably not receive cephalosporins unless the benefit > risk.  
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cross-reactivity between penicillins and carbapenems   Appreciable cross-reactivity  
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cross-reactivity between penicillins and monobactams   Negligible cross-reactivity (acceptible to prescribe if penicllin hypersensitivity)  
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indications where you would use desensitization   Syphilis in pregnancy, Neurosyphilis, Listeria, Enterococcal Endocaditis (cases where penicillin is the gold standard and ptn is allergic)  
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beta-lactam drug toxicities   Hypersensitivity, GI upset, Neurotoxicity  
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characteristics of beta-lactam neurotoxicity   associated with high-dose, esp. high-dose penicillin IV to treat serious infections; common sign is seizure (esp in young children)  
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these patients require dose monitoring and adjustment with beta-lactams   patiens with renal or hepatic insufficiencies  
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most staph and neisseria produce this   beta-lactamases  
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members of class I penicillin; narrow-spectrum, penicillinase-sensitive (4)   penicillin G, procaine PG, benzathine PG, penicillin V  
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class I penicillin spectrum   narrow-spectrum, penicillinase sensitive; Gram-positive (most of streptococci) plus Neisseria, many anaerobes, and spirochetes; Good CNS penetration  
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class I pencillin typically administered   IV (Pen V can be oral; the PGs have parenteral)  
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class I penicillins - metabolism   renally excreted  
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class I penicillins - common uses   meningitis, Strep, and syphillis (Jarisch-Herxheimer Reaction)  
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class I penicillins - primary SE   allergy  
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class II penicillins spectrum   Narrow spectrum, penicillinase-resistant (Same spectrum but not as potent as penicillin G to nonpenicillinase-producing strains of staphylcocci); Gram-positive (most of streptococci) plus Neisseria, many anaerobes, and spirochetes  
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class II penicillins - common uses   Staphylococcus aureus infection  
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class II penicillins (5)   Methicillin, Oxacillin, Cloxacillin, Dicloxacillin, Nafcillin  
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isoxazolyl penicillins [class II], (3)   Oxacillin, Cloxacillin, Dicloxacillin  
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class II penicillins - administration   isoxazolyl penicillins - oral or IV; methicillin and Nafcillin - IV only  
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methicillin toxicity   nephrotoxicity (not used that much anymore, class II)  
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nafcillin metabolism   Excreted in bile - eliminated mostly thru the liver (no need to adjust dose in renal impairment).  
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class III penicillins (aminopenicillins) spectrum   broader spectrum - Gram positive, plus some gram negative bacilli (H. influenzae, E. coli, Proteus mirabilis) and gram negative cocci (Neisseria) and entercocci  
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class III penicillins - administration   oral and IV  
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gram-positive cocci that are resistant to many antibiotics   enterococcus  
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class III penicillins - primary SEs   GI upset and rash  
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class III penicillins - uses   UTI, URI, pneumonia, STDs, meningitis  
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class III penicillins; Gram positive, plus some gram negative bacilli (2)   Ampicillin, Amoxicillin  
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class III penicillin combined with clavulante   amoxicillin (better absorbed than ampicillin)  
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class IV penicillins spectrum   broader spectrum - Gram positive, expanded gram-negative bacilli activity including anti-pseudomonas (which is notoriously resistant)  
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class IV penicillins (5)   Carbenicillin, Mezlocillin, Piperacillin, Ticarcillin, Carbenicillin indanyl  
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Carbenicillin   Beta-lactamase sensitive; Di-sodium, (conjugated with 2 sodiums, used for severe infections); Class IV  
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Carbenicillin indanyl   indanyl ester, oral for UTIs; Bleeding side effect (alpha-carboxy); Class IV  
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Ticarcillin   Like carbenicillin but more active; lower doses; Combined with clavulanate(Timentin); Class IV  
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Mezlocillin & Piperacillin   Uriedo penicillins. Expanded gram negative spectra, including Psuedomonas; Beta-lactamase sensitive; i.v. only; renally excreted; Class IV/V  
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Class IV penicillin uses   serious gram-negative infections; IN COMBINATION with aminoglycosides  
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First generation Cephalosporins - spectrum   Most gram-positive aerobes, limited gram-negative aerobes, including Staph; E. coli, Klebsiella, Proteus mirabilis; NOT active against Strep. Faecalis (enterococcus), Neisseria, H. influenza; Penicillinase resistant but destroyed by gram-negative beta-la  
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First generation Cephalosporins - excretion, penetration, and cross-reactivity   Renally excreted; Little CSF penetration; 10% cross-sensitivity with penicillins (rashes mostly)  
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First generation Cephalosporins - uses   gram positive infections (Pneumococci, strep, staph), some UTIs  
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First generation Cephalosporins (5)   Cephalothin, Cefazolin, Cephalexin, Cefadroxil, Cephradine  
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Cephalothin - admin & major SEs (1st gen ceph)   i.v. only; pain and thrombophlebitis  
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Cefazolin - admin & major SEs (1st gen ceph)   i.v. only; no pain/Thrombophlebitis; longer half-life (t.i.d.)  
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Cephalexin - admin (1st gen ceph)   Orally absorbed, q.i.d.  
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Cefadroxil - admin (1st gen ceph)   Orally absorbed, long T1/2  
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Cephradine - admin (1st gen ceph)   IV & oral  
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only first generation cephalosporin available both IV and oral   Cephradine  
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2nd generation cephalosporins - spectrum   Spectrum is expanded with activity against a greater number of gram-negative organisms, including resistance to some beta-lactamase hydrolysis; somewhat higher MICs for gram-positives; no CSF penetration  
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two groups of 2nd generation cephalosporins (based on spectrum)   Cefamandole-like & Cefoxitin-like  
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spectrum of Cefoxitin-like cephalosporins (2nd gen)   Excellent activity against Bacteroides (gram neg-anaerobes); use for pelvic infection  
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spectrum of Cefamandole-like cephalosporins (2nd gen)   Good activity against Hemophilus influenzae, including beta-lactamase-producing strains; also expanded activity against E. coli, etc  
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Cefamandole-like 2nd gen cephalosporins (3)   Cefamandole, Cefuroxime, Cefaclor  
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Cefamandole specifics (2nd gen ceph)   i.v. only; no CSF penetration; Renally excreted; Methythiotetrazole (MTT) side chain is related to bleeding, disulfiram reaction  
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Cefaclor specifics (2nd gen ceph)   orally absorbed, widely used for URI in children  
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Cefuroxime specifics (2nd gen ceph)   like cephamandole, longer T1/2 ; some CNS penetration (but not good enough for therapuetic use)  
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Cefuroxime axetil   Cefuroxime prodrug (2nd gen ceph)  
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Cefoxitin specifics (2nd gen ceph)   i.v. only, no CSF penetration  
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Cefotetan specifics (2nd gen ceph)   like cefoxitin, has MTT side chain  
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Cefmetazole specifics (2nd gen ceph)   like cefoxitin  
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3rd generation cephalosporins spectrum   gram positive, Expanded gram-negative spectrum, increased beta-lactamase stability; Less activity against gram-positive organisms; NO activity against Strep faecalis (enterococcus); Most are not active against Pseudomonas; most have CSF penetration so the  
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3rd generation ceph uses   mostly reserved for gram-negative infections  
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cefotaxime specifics (3rd gen ceph)   CSF penetration. Some gm + activity, iv., renally excreted  
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ceftizoxime specifics (3rd gen ceph)   Deacetylated Cefotaxime  
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ceftriaxone specifics (3rd gen ceph)   Important addition, im. iv. long half-life, good CSF levels; good for gonorrhea in 3rd world countries where ptns may only get one dose  
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Ceftazidime specifics (3rd gen ceph)   Antipseudomonal, iv. (v. important because most cephs don't have anti-pseudomonas activity)  
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Cefoperazone specifics (3rd gen ceph)   Some biliary excretion; Bleeding side effect  
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Cefixime specifics (3rd gen ceph)   Oral absorption; long T1/2; Used for H. influenzae URIs  
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Cefpodoxime proxetil specifics (3rd gen ceph)   Prodrug; like cefixime  
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3rd generation cephalosporins (7)   cefotaxime, ceftizoxime, ceftriaxone, Ceftazidime, Cefoperazone, Cefixime, Cefpodoxime proxetil  
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4th generation cephalosporin (1)   Cefepime  
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Cefepime (4th gen ceph) - spectrum   spectrum is more extensive than 3rd gen cephs, has cefotaxime's gram-pos spec and ceftazidime's in gram neg spec; Cefepime has better resistance to beta-lactamases; NOT good for MRSA or enterococcus  
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Cefepime (4th gen ceph) - penetration and excretion   Excellent penetration to CSF, almost 100% renally excreted  
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Cefepime (4th gen ceph) - use   should be reserved for treatment of serious infections, especially to those in immunocopromised patients and polymicrobial infections  
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Imipenem spectrum (beta-lactam)   Very broad spectrum; active against gram-positives, including Enterococus (maybe); and gram-negatives, including most Pseudomonads and Bacteroides; NO MRSA; some anaerobes; and some pseudomonads; resistant to beta-lactamase  
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Imipenem (b-lac, carbapenem) - admin/penetration   Not orally absorbed; penetrates into CSF (not recc in menigitis b/c of SEs though)  
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Imipenem (b-lac, carbapenem) - metabolism   metabolized by dihydropeptidase in proximal renal tubule; need to combine with cilastatin (dihydropeptidase inhibitor) = Primaxin to get therapeutic levels  
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Imipenem (b-lac, carbapenem) - SEs   cross reactive allergy with penecillins (10%-20% not anaphylactic);seizures  
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Imipenem (b-lac, carbapenem) - uses   Serious gram-negative infections  
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Meropenem (b-lac, carbapenem) - advantages over imipenem   More active against Enterobacteriaciae, Pseudomonas; Less potential to induce seizure; Stable against degradation by renal dehydropeptidase (don't have to give in combo)  
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Aztreonam (monobactam) - spectrum   Gram-negative activity (does not bind to PBPs of gram-positives; binds to PBP3 of Enterobacteriaceae); includes most pseudomonas; Aerobes only; Bactericidal; Good Beta-lactamase stability  
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Aztreonam (monobactam) - admin/excretion   i.v., i.m. only; urinary excretion  
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Aztreonam (monobactam) - penetration   Good CSF levels; good for CNS infections  
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only beta-lactam w/o penicllin cross sensitivity   aztreonam (monobactam)  
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Aztreonam (monobactam) - uses   serious gram-negative infections (doesn't work for gram-positives; also doesn't work against enterobacter or bacteroides b/c they are anaerobes)  
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which of these beta-lactamase inhibitors has the strongest activity - sulbactam, clavulanic acid, tazobactam   tazobactam  
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polypeptide antibiotics (5)   vancomycin, polymixins, mupirocin, spectinomycin, daptomycin  
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vancomycin (polypeptide) mechanism of action   Inhibitor of cell wall synthesis  
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vancomycin (polypeptide) spectrum   Gram-positive bacteria including staphylococci, streptococci, enterococci (anaerobe), and clostridium species; some gram-negative cocci (neisseria); DOES NOT work on gram-negative bacilli and mycobacteria (resistant)  
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vancomycin (polypeptide) PK   NOT orally absorbed; must give i.v. painful for i.m. Administration. Excreted in urine; must adjust dose in renal dysfunction (keep around 30 ug/ml peak). Not concentrated in bile; therapeutic CSF levels achieved in some patients with meningitis, but var  
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vancomycin (polypeptide) major SE if given too fast   "Red neck” or “Red man” syndrome (Flushing and hypotension), including muscle spasms in chest and rarely cardiac arrest, if administered in too fast i.v. infusion; GIVE SLOWLY   
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vancomycin (polypeptide) major SEs if combined with aminoglycosides   nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity (dose dependent, rarer with newer preps)  
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vancomycin (polypeptide) uses   MRSA; Other gram-positive infections including Strep. faecalis in pen-allergic pts.; orally for C. difficile enterocolitis (not absorbed - stays and cleans out GI)  
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Bacitracin (polypeptide) specifics   inhibits cell wall synth (bactericidal) in gram-positives, very little resistance, high nephrotoxicity if administered orally; topical use only  
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Polymixins (polypeptides) specifics   Polymixin B and Polymixin E (mixture); Disrupts cell membranes; Gram-negative bacilli, incl. Pseudomonas; not absorbed orally or through the skin; VERY nephrotoxic and neurotoxic if given systemically; used topically for gram-neg infections  
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Mupirocin (polypeptide) specifics [a.k.a. pseudomonic acid]   binds tRNA screwing up protein synth; covers Staphylococci and streptococci (some resistance w/longterm use); little cross resistance w/other antibiotics; used topically for impetigo (Staph or strep) - RX only  
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Spectinomycin specifics   structurally related to aminoglycosides; single i.m. dose for uncomplicated gonorrhea; (not for other STDs); little toxicity  
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Daptomycin spectrum   Gram-positive organisms only; activity against enterococci (including glycopeptide-resistant Enterococci (GRE)), staphylococci (including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus), streptococci and corynebacteria  
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