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What type of formulation is benzathine penicillin marketed as?
What type of formulation is benzathine penicillin marketed as?
At what pH level is a ready injection most stable according to its formulation?
At what pH level is a ready injection most stable according to its formulation?
What can accelerate the degradation of antibiotics when mixed with other drugs?
What can accelerate the degradation of antibiotics when mixed with other drugs?
What is a characteristic of procaine penicillin's formulation?
What is a characteristic of procaine penicillin's formulation?
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What is the consequence of an admixture of antibiotics with acidic drugs?
What is the consequence of an admixture of antibiotics with acidic drugs?
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Which condition describes an injection that must be reconstituted with sterile water before use?
Which condition describes an injection that must be reconstituted with sterile water before use?
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Which characteristic of lipid-soluble drugs contributes to their better penetration through capillaries?
Which characteristic of lipid-soluble drugs contributes to their better penetration through capillaries?
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What is a recommended practice regarding the dilution of a substance with NaCl in a medical context?
What is a recommended practice regarding the dilution of a substance with NaCl in a medical context?
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Which of the following oral antimicrobial agents is mentioned as having 100% bioavailability at IV levels?
Which of the following oral antimicrobial agents is mentioned as having 100% bioavailability at IV levels?
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What is a potential consequence of administering high oral doses of certain antimicrobial medications?
What is a potential consequence of administering high oral doses of certain antimicrobial medications?
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Which factor does NOT influence the formulation of oral antimicrobials?
Which factor does NOT influence the formulation of oral antimicrobials?
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Which of the following statements about routes of administration is false?
Which of the following statements about routes of administration is false?
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What is a crucial consideration when deciding on the route of antimicrobial administration?
What is a crucial consideration when deciding on the route of antimicrobial administration?
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Which type of drugs is generally less effective at penetrating capillaries compared to lipid-soluble drugs?
Which type of drugs is generally less effective at penetrating capillaries compared to lipid-soluble drugs?
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What is the best predictor of activity for certain antimicrobial agents (AMs)?
What is the best predictor of activity for certain antimicrobial agents (AMs)?
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Which type of antimicrobial activity is associated with a ratio of peak concentration to minimum inhibitory concentration (Cmax/MIC)?
Which type of antimicrobial activity is associated with a ratio of peak concentration to minimum inhibitory concentration (Cmax/MIC)?
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Which pharmacokinetic parameter is important for defining the response to antimicrobial treatment?
Which pharmacokinetic parameter is important for defining the response to antimicrobial treatment?
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What determines whether an antimicrobial is time-dependent or concentration-dependent?
What determines whether an antimicrobial is time-dependent or concentration-dependent?
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What does MIC stand for in the context of pharmacodynamics?
What does MIC stand for in the context of pharmacodynamics?
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Which statement is true regarding the relationship between antimicrobial drug treatments and bacterial sensitivity?
Which statement is true regarding the relationship between antimicrobial drug treatments and bacterial sensitivity?
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What primarily determines the height of the peak plasma drug level in intravenous administration?
What primarily determines the height of the peak plasma drug level in intravenous administration?
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Why is bolus administration preferred for achieving peak plasma drug levels?
Why is bolus administration preferred for achieving peak plasma drug levels?
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What occurs when the rate of IV infusion is slowed?
What occurs when the rate of IV infusion is slowed?
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What is a consequence of rapid IV administration in severe infections?
What is a consequence of rapid IV administration in severe infections?
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What process is primarily affected by the variable rate of drug administration?
What process is primarily affected by the variable rate of drug administration?
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Which factor does NOT influence peak plasma drug levels?
Which factor does NOT influence peak plasma drug levels?
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In the context of pharmacokinetics for severe infections, what does 'Cmax' refer to?
In the context of pharmacokinetics for severe infections, what does 'Cmax' refer to?
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What is the likely impact of choosing a slower infusion rate for a drug?
What is the likely impact of choosing a slower infusion rate for a drug?
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What does the term 'volume of distribution' signify in pharmacokinetics?
What does the term 'volume of distribution' signify in pharmacokinetics?
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Why might a healthcare provider choose bolus administration over continuous infusion?
Why might a healthcare provider choose bolus administration over continuous infusion?
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Study Notes
Penicillin Formulation
- Procaine penicillin is a stable aqueous suspension, ready for use
- Benzathine penicillin is a dry powder for reconstitution with sterile water before use
Antibiotic Stability
- Ready injection formulations are most stable at their formulated pH
- Mixing antibiotics with other drugs can accelerate degradation
- Acid-catalyzed hydrolysis of penicillins is accelerated by acidic drugs
Routes of Administration
- Oral antimicrobial (PO) formulation is dependent on solubility, acid stability, and lipophilicity
- Lipid-soluble drugs penetrate capillaries better than water-soluble drugs
- Oral bioavailability varies significantly between antibiotics
- Some antibiotics have 100% bioavailability like fluoroquinolones, tetracycline, metronidazole, and rimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
- High oral doses can lead to excessive GI tract toxicity
Pharmacokinetics of IV Antimicrobials
- Peak plasma drug level is determined by infusion rate, dose size, volume of distribution, and elimination rate
- Bolus administration results in higher peak plasma levels due to shorter infusion time
- Slowing infusion rate allows drug distribution and elimination, resulting in lower peak levels
Time- vs Concentration-Dependent Activity
- Time-dependent activity correlates with drug concentration remaining above MIC (minimum inhibitory concentration)
- Concentration-dependent activity correlates with the ratio of peak concentration to MIC
- AUC/MIC ratio can also predict activity
- The type of activity depends on the specific antimicrobial
Post Antibiotic Effect (PAE)
- PAE is species and drug dependent
- Aminoglycosides, metronidazole, and fluoroquinolones exhibit pronounced PAE
- β-Lactam antibiotics have little to no PAE against Gram-negative organisms
- PAE influences dosing schedules:
- Long PAE allows for less frequent dosing
- Short or no PAE may require continuous infusion
Antimicrobial Distribution
- Most infections are extravascular, requiring antimicrobial movement from the bloodstream
- Drug distribution is influenced by tissue-related factors (perfusion, vascular surface area, tight junctions) and drug-related factors (lipid solubility, molecular size, pKa, and protein binding)
- Tissue concentration can be similar to, lower than, or greater than blood concentration
- Tissue effectiveness may diverge from blood concentration predictions
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This quiz explores the formulation and pharmacokinetics of various antibiotics, focusing on penicillin types and stability considerations. It discusses administration routes and factors affecting oral bioavailability, helping you understand how different formulations perform in clinical applications.
