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Which of the following best describes a broad-spectrum antibiotic?
Which of the following best describes a broad-spectrum antibiotic?
What is the primary mechanism of action for penicillin antibiotics?
What is the primary mechanism of action for penicillin antibiotics?
Which of the following is a common adverse effect of penicillin antibiotics?
Which of the following is a common adverse effect of penicillin antibiotics?
What is the function of β-lactamase enzymes in bacterial resistance?
What is the function of β-lactamase enzymes in bacterial resistance?
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Which of the following is an example of a β-lactamase inhibitor combination?
Which of the following is an example of a β-lactamase inhibitor combination?
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Which penicillin is commonly employed for oral infections due to its acid stability?
Which penicillin is commonly employed for oral infections due to its acid stability?
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Which of the following is NOT a sign or symptom of Hypersensitivity to penicillin?
Which of the following is NOT a sign or symptom of Hypersensitivity to penicillin?
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How are Cephalosporins related to Penicillins?
How are Cephalosporins related to Penicillins?
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Which of the following is NOT a common adverse effect associated with fluoroquinolone administration?
Which of the following is NOT a common adverse effect associated with fluoroquinolone administration?
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What is the primary reason for using multiple drug therapy in the treatment of tuberculosis?
What is the primary reason for using multiple drug therapy in the treatment of tuberculosis?
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Why are mycobacteria described as 'acid-fast'?
Why are mycobacteria described as 'acid-fast'?
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Which of the following is considered a 'first-line' drug in the treatment of tuberculosis?
Which of the following is considered a 'first-line' drug in the treatment of tuberculosis?
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Which specific enzyme is targeted by isoniazid (INH) in mycobacteria?
Which specific enzyme is targeted by isoniazid (INH) in mycobacteria?
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What is a notable characteristic of Mycobacterium tuberculosis that makes it difficult to stain?
What is a notable characteristic of Mycobacterium tuberculosis that makes it difficult to stain?
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What is the typical duration of treatment for tuberculosis, particularly if caused by a resistant organism?
What is the typical duration of treatment for tuberculosis, particularly if caused by a resistant organism?
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What is the term for a reaction caused by overexposure to UV light after taking certain medication, such as some fluoroquinolones?
What is the term for a reaction caused by overexposure to UV light after taking certain medication, such as some fluoroquinolones?
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Which medication is commonly given as prophylaxis to individuals in close contact with tuberculosis patients, especially children?
Which medication is commonly given as prophylaxis to individuals in close contact with tuberculosis patients, especially children?
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Which vitamin can correct the peripheral neuritis adverse effect caused by isoniazid?
Which vitamin can correct the peripheral neuritis adverse effect caused by isoniazid?
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Which of the following is a common adverse effect of rifampin?
Which of the following is a common adverse effect of rifampin?
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What is another name for leprosy?
What is another name for leprosy?
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Which bacteria causes leprosy?
Which bacteria causes leprosy?
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Which of the following is NOT a common adverse effect of clofazimine?
Which of the following is NOT a common adverse effect of clofazimine?
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Which of the following medications used to treat leprosy is contraindicated during lactation?
Which of the following medications used to treat leprosy is contraindicated during lactation?
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Which condition, besides leprosy, is dapsone used to treat?
Which condition, besides leprosy, is dapsone used to treat?
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Why is it typically better to treat smaller tumors with chemotherapy?
Why is it typically better to treat smaller tumors with chemotherapy?
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Which of the following is a common side effect of cytotoxic drugs due to their effect on bone marrow?
Which of the following is a common side effect of cytotoxic drugs due to their effect on bone marrow?
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What immediate action should be taken if extravasation occurs during the administration of a cytotoxic drug?
What immediate action should be taken if extravasation occurs during the administration of a cytotoxic drug?
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Which side effect is most associated with Doxorubicin, Vinblastine, Epirubicin, and Vincristine?
Which side effect is most associated with Doxorubicin, Vinblastine, Epirubicin, and Vincristine?
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A patient undergoing chemotherapy experiences hair loss. What is the most accurate statement?
A patient undergoing chemotherapy experiences hair loss. What is the most accurate statement?
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Why is it important to check blood counts prior to each chemotherapy treatment?
Why is it important to check blood counts prior to each chemotherapy treatment?
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Why should cytotoxic drugs generally not be administered during pregnancy?
Why should cytotoxic drugs generally not be administered during pregnancy?
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Which term defines the body's capacity to identify and resist harmful microorganisms?
Which term defines the body's capacity to identify and resist harmful microorganisms?
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What is a common adverse effect of cephalosporins that can indicate a serious condition?
What is a common adverse effect of cephalosporins that can indicate a serious condition?
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Which of the following is NOT an adverse effect of cephalosporins?
Which of the following is NOT an adverse effect of cephalosporins?
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What is the primary reason for classifying cephalosporins into generations?
What is the primary reason for classifying cephalosporins into generations?
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Which condition is specifically associated with a potential superinfection from cephalosporins?
Which condition is specifically associated with a potential superinfection from cephalosporins?
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What effect can rapid intravenous administration of vancomycin cause?
What effect can rapid intravenous administration of vancomycin cause?
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Which drug is primarily used topically due to its nephrotoxicity?
Which drug is primarily used topically due to its nephrotoxicity?
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Which antibiotic is known for its activity against a wide variety of gram-positive organisms?
Which antibiotic is known for its activity against a wide variety of gram-positive organisms?
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What distinguishes tetracyclines from other antibiotics?
What distinguishes tetracyclines from other antibiotics?
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Which suffix indicates that an aminoglycoside is derived from Streptomyces?
Which suffix indicates that an aminoglycoside is derived from Streptomyces?
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Which aminoglycoside is specifically used for bowel preparation before surgery?
Which aminoglycoside is specifically used for bowel preparation before surgery?
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What is a common adverse effect associated with aminoglycosides?
What is a common adverse effect associated with aminoglycosides?
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Neurotoxicity from aminoglycosides may present with which of the following symptoms?
Neurotoxicity from aminoglycosides may present with which of the following symptoms?
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Which of the following is a bacteriostatic or bactericidal drug?
Which of the following is a bacteriostatic or bactericidal drug?
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What major risk is associated with hearing loss due to aminoglycosides?
What major risk is associated with hearing loss due to aminoglycosides?
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Which aminoglycoside is used to manage elevated blood ammonia levels in hepatic coma?
Which aminoglycoside is used to manage elevated blood ammonia levels in hepatic coma?
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What is a common gastrointestinal side effect of macrolides like azithromycin?
What is a common gastrointestinal side effect of macrolides like azithromycin?
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Beta-Lactam Antibiotics
Beta-Lactam Antibiotics
A group of antibiotics that inhibit the synthesis of bacterial cell walls and are considered bactericidal. They are effective against a wide range of bacteria.
Penicillins
Penicillins
A type of beta-lactam antibiotic with four main groups: natural penicillins, penicillinase-resistant penicillins, aminopenicillins, and extended-spectrum penicillins.
Penicillin G
Penicillin G
A natural penicillin susceptible to inactivation by β-lactamases enzymes, which hydrolyzes the β-lactam ring.
Penicillin V
Penicillin V
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Amoxicillin
Amoxicillin
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Cephalosporins
Cephalosporins
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Lactamase Inhibitor Combinations
Lactamase Inhibitor Combinations
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Augmentin
Augmentin
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Third-Generation Cephalosporins
Third-Generation Cephalosporins
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Second-Generation Cephalosporins
Second-Generation Cephalosporins
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First-Generation Cephalosporins
First-Generation Cephalosporins
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Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS)
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS)
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Cross-Sensitivity Reaction
Cross-Sensitivity Reaction
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Red Man Syndrome
Red Man Syndrome
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Protein Synthesis Inhibitors
Protein Synthesis Inhibitors
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Tetracyclines
Tetracyclines
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Aminoglycosides: What are they?
Aminoglycosides: What are they?
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Aminoglycoside Naming Conventions
Aminoglycoside Naming Conventions
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Oral Aminoglycosides: Absorption
Oral Aminoglycosides: Absorption
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Aminoglycosides for Bowel Prep
Aminoglycosides for Bowel Prep
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Aminoglycosides for Hepatic Coma
Aminoglycosides for Hepatic Coma
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Potential Side Effects of Aminoglycosides
Potential Side Effects of Aminoglycosides
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Signs of Nephrotoxicity
Signs of Nephrotoxicity
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Signs of Ototoxicity
Signs of Ototoxicity
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Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD)
Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD)
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Extravasation
Extravasation
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Bone Marrow Suppression
Bone Marrow Suppression
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Hyperuricemia
Hyperuricemia
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Immunity
Immunity
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Immunology
Immunology
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Resistance
Resistance
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Defense System
Defense System
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Photosensitivity reaction
Photosensitivity reaction
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Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis
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Mycolic acid coat
Mycolic acid coat
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Duration of tuberculosis treatment
Duration of tuberculosis treatment
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Multidrug therapy for tuberculosis
Multidrug therapy for tuberculosis
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First-line tuberculosis drugs
First-line tuberculosis drugs
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Isoniazid (INH)
Isoniazid (INH)
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Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB)
Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB)
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Isoniazid for Tuberculosis Prophylaxis
Isoniazid for Tuberculosis Prophylaxis
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Rifampin for Tuberculosis Treatment
Rifampin for Tuberculosis Treatment
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What is Leprosy?
What is Leprosy?
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Clofazimine for Leprosy Treatment
Clofazimine for Leprosy Treatment
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Dapsone for Leprosy Treatment
Dapsone for Leprosy Treatment
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Peripheral Neuritis with Isoniazid
Peripheral Neuritis with Isoniazid
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Pigmentation with Clofazimine
Pigmentation with Clofazimine
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Hemolysis with Dapsone
Hemolysis with Dapsone
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Study Notes
Anti-Infective Agents
- Anti-infective agents treat infections by suppressing or destroying causative microorganisms (bacteria, mycobacteria, fungi, protozoa, or viruses).
- Antimicrobial agents are synthetic chemical substances that can kill or suppress the growth of microorganisms.
- Antibiotics are soluble compounds derived from microorganisms that inhibit the growth of other microorganisms.
Community-Acquired Versus Nosocomial Infections
- Infections are categorized as community-acquired or hospital-acquired (nosocomial).
- Microbial environments differ between these two types, leading to different etiologies and requiring different antimicrobial drugs.
- Community-acquired infections are typically less severe and easier to treat.
- Nosocomial infections can be more severe and difficult to manage due to drug-resistant microorganisms and impaired resistance to disease in patients.
- Drug-resistant strains of staphylococci, Pseudomonas, and Proteus are common causes of nosocomial infections.
Antibiotic-Resistant Microorganisms
- Widespread use of antimicrobial drugs, particularly broad-spectrum agents.
- Interrupted or inadequate antimicrobial treatment of infections.
- Type of bacteria.
- Type of infection.
- Specific condition of the host.
- Location or setting.
Rational Use of Antimicrobial Drugs
- Avoid broad-spectrum antibiotics for trivial or viral infections; use narrow-spectrum agents when appropriate.
- Administer antibiotics only when a significant bacterial infection is diagnosed or suspected, or when prophylaxis is indicated.
- Avoid using antibiotics for viral infections.
- Minimize use for fever unless other clinical signs or lab data suggest infection.
- Implement interventions to reduce microbial proliferation (universal precautions, medical isolation, handwashing, and preoperative prep).
Initial, Empiric Therapy
- Laboratory tests to confirm causative organisms and susceptibility to antibiotics take 48-72 hours.
- Physicians typically prescribe a likely effective drug based on the most probable pathogen from client signs and symptoms and infection site.
- A single broad-spectrum antibiotic or a combination of drugs is often chosen.
Culture and Susceptibility Studies
- The figure depicts the disk diffusion method for determining bacterial susceptibility to antimicrobial agents.
- Bacteria that are susceptible show a zone of inhibition around the antibiotic-containing disks.
- Bacteria resistant to a drug show no zone of inhibition around the disk.
Anti-Infective Agent Use
- Anti-infective agents should be used only when a significant infection is diagnosed or suspected, or when prophylaxis is indicated.
Prophylactic Antibiotic Use
- Prevention of streptococcal infections in patients with rheumatic heart disease.
- Pretreatment of patients undergoing dental extractions to prevent prosthesis seeding.
- Preventing infections during procedures like bowel surgery, joint replacement, and some gynecological interventions.
- Treating HIV-infected pregnant women with zidovudine to protect the fetus.
- Prevention of tuberculosis or meningitis in individuals in close contact with infected patients.
Antimicrobial Drugs Classification
- Antimicrobial drugs are classified as bacteriostatic or bactericidal.
- Bacteriostatic drugs arrest bacteria growth/replication, allowing the body's immune system to eliminate the pathogen.
- Bactericidal agents kill bacteria, reducing their total count.
- Classification can be too simplistic as some antibiotics may be bacteriostatic for one organism and bactericidal for another.
- Antibiotics can be classified based on their mode of action (e.g., targeting cell membranes, protein synthesis, or nucleic acids).
Classification of Antimicrobial Agents by Sites of Action
- The diagram provides a visual representation of various antimicrobial agents and their targets within a bacterial cell.
- Several distinct targets are depicted for different classes of antimicrobials, including inhibitors of cell wall, protein, and nucleic acid synthesis, as well as metabolism.
- Agents' sites of action are targeted to inhibit the growth and replication of microorganisms or kill them directly.
Chemotherapeutic Spectra
- The chemotherapeutic spectrum describes the range of organisms affected by a drug.
- Narrow spectrum drugs target a limited group of microorganisms.
- Extended spectrum drugs are effective against a wider variety of organisms, including Gram-positive and negative bacteria.
- Broad spectrum drugs target a wide variety of microorganisms.
Medically Important Microorganisms
- The figure displays a pie chart that illustrates the prevalence of different medically important microorganisms.
- The figure also presents a pie chart illustrating the effect of a broad-spectrum antibiotic on different medically important microorganisms.
Agents Used for Bacterial Infections
- The summarized information depicts inhibitors of cell wall synthesis, including numerous antibiotics and categories (Penicillins, Cephalosporins, Carbapenems, and Monobactams).
- The table provides examples, classifications, and common uses of these drugs.
Beta-Lactam Antibiotics
- Penicillin derivatives (Penicillin G, V, Ampicillin, Amoxicillin, Pivampicillin) are classified into groups based on their properties, including the natural penicillin group, penicillinase-resistant penicillins, aminopenicillins, and extended-spectrum penicillins.
- These drugs generally inhibit bacterial cell wall synthesis and exhibit bactericidal effects.
- The effects of penicillin may be influenced by susceptibility to β-lactamases and acid resistance levels.
- Amoxicillin is a broad-spectrum penicillin frequently used for treating infections of the sinuses, otitis media, urinary tract infections (UTIs), and meningitis.
Adverse Effects of Beta-Lactam Antibiotics
- Potential adverse effects include hypersensitivity reactions, gastrointestinal upset (diarrhea), platelet dysfunction, nephrotoxicity, and superinfections.
Lactamase Inhibitor Combinations
- Augmentin is a combination of amoxicillin and clavulanate.
- Timentin uses ticarcillin and clavulanate.
- Unasyn features ampicillin and sulbactam.
- Zosyn is a combination of piperacillin and tazobactam.
Other Agents Affecting the Cell Wall
- Vancomycin is used for serious infections and can cause severe side effects like chills, flushing, and shock.
- Bacitracin is primarily used topically for localized infections due to potential nephrotoxicity.
Protein Synthesis Inhibitors
- A group of antibiotics that work by targeting bacterial ribosomes (which differ structurally from mammalian ribosomes), inhibiting protein synthesis within bacteria, and leading to bacterial death.
Tetracyclines
- Tetracyclines are broad-spectrum antibiotics.
- Useful in treating rickettsial infections, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, chlamydial infections, bacillary infections (cholera), venereal infections (gonorrhea/syphilis), amebiasis.
- Used in intestinal amebiasis and skin/soft tissue infections, often combined with other drugs.
- Adverse effects include photosensitivity, discoloration of teeth in children, and interactions with antacids.
Aminoglycosides
- Aminoglycosides are derived from streptomyces/micromonospora.
- Used to treat gram-negative infections (endocarditis, brucellosis, and others).
- Poorly absorbed orally, so mostly used intravenously or intramuscularly.
- Kanamycin and neomycin are used pre-operatively to reduce bowel bacteria.
- Some adverse effects include nephrotoxicity, ototoxicity (hearing loss), and neurotoxicity.
Macrolides
- Macrolides may inhibit bacterial protein synthesis by interacting with cell membranes.
- Erythromycin base breaks down in stomach acid, often given as enteric coated tablets or esterified.
- Effective for penicillin-allergic patients with pneumonia.
- Adverse effects include gastrointestinal issues (nausea, diarrhea, vomiting), and superinfections.
Lincosamides
- Lincosamides inhibit protein synthesis in bacteria, leading to bacterial cell death.
- Commonly used to treat a broad range of gram-positive and gram-negative bacterial infections, including more serious infections.
- Used for skin infections and possibly with sulfonamides to treat respiratory infections.
- Adverse effects include abdominal pain/esophagitis, nausea/vomiting/diarrhea, skin rashes, and possibly pseudomembranous colitis.
Chloramphenicol
- Chloramphenicol is widely used for typhoid fever, bacterial meningitis, and anaerobic infections.
- It is a potent and potentially dangerous drug, thus restricted for severe infections when less potent drugs are not effective/contraindicated.
- Adverse effects include severe blood dyscrasias, superinfections, gastrointestinal issues (nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea), and hypersensitivity reactions.
Folate Antagonists
- Folic acid co-enzymes are necessary for synthesis of purines/pyrimidines, necessary for cell growth/replication.
- Sulfonamides are synthetic analogs of para-aminobenzoic acid which block folic acid synthesis.
- Effective for uncomplicated UTIs and against Nocardiosis.
- Adverse effects include dermatitis and agranulocytosis.
Quinolones and Urinary Tract Antiseptics
- Fluoroquinolones (e.g., Ciprofloxacin, Norfloxacin) exert antimicrobial action by interfering with bacterial DNA gyrase, preventing cell reproduction, and ultimately causing bacterial death.
- Effectively used to treat infections in lower respiratory, skin, and urinary tracts, sexually transmitted diseases in the eyes, with ophthalmic formulations.
- Potential adverse effects may include superinfections and drug-induced photosensitivity.
Antimycobacterial Drugs
- Tuberculosis is a major health concern, commonly impacting crowded areas, those with immune deficiency, and those with severe illnesses.
- Mycobacteria are classified based on their staining properties (acid-fast).
- Treatment involves a combination of drugs over a prolonged period (up to 2 years), often due to slow bacterial growth and development of drug-resistant strains.
Isoniazid
- Isoniazid (INH) is a main tuberculosis treatment.
- It targets the enzyme responsible for mycolic acid formation, therefore it is bactericidal and specific in managing TB.
- Common side effects include peripheral neuritis, hepatotoxicity, and drug interactions. The development of neuritis is reversible with B6 supplementation.
Rifampin
- Rifampin is effective against diverse bacterial infections and is often used in combination with other anti-tubercular drugs to combat TB.
- It is not used as a single agent against active TB. It exhibits side effects of nausea, vomiting, rash, and fever.
Chemotherapy of Leprosy
- Leprosy (Hansen's disease) is caused by Mycobacterium leprae.
- It is a chronic disease spread via prolonged contact.
- Treatment with Dapsone and Clofazimine (Lamprene) offer a good prognosis and prevention of complications.
Antifungal Drugs
- Infections caused by fungi (mycoses) are often chronic and usually resistant to antibiotics.
- Several drugs are effective against various fungal infections.
- Antifungal drugs exert their effects by targeting fungal cell membranes, reproduction, or by interfering with sterols.
- Antifungal drugs (e.g., Amphotericin B, Flucytosine, Ketoconazole, Fluconazole) can be used against mycoses, both subcutaneous/systemic, and superficial.
Antiprotozoal Drugs
- Protozoal infections are common in tropical/underdeveloped regions with inadequate sanitation/hygiene.
- Drugs used in treating protozoa infections can target specific species and stages of parasite development.
Anticancer Drugs
- More than one million new cancer cases are diagnosed each year with a relatively lower portion cured through surgery/radiation.
- Many anticancer drugs target abnormal cell growth/replication, but may affect normal fast-growing cells as well.
- Side effects like bone marrow suppression, nausea, vomiting, and alopecia are common.
Immunopharmacology
- Immunopharmacology studies the host's specific immune mechanisms to react to foreign substances (including invading microbes) to maintain resistance or immunity.
- The reactions are targeted to protect versus foreign entities.
Immunosuppressive Agents in Organ Transplantation
- Solid organ transplantation is the replacement of a diseased organ with a healthy organ from a living or recently deceased donor.
- Immunosuppressive agents are employed to prevent the recipient's immune system from rejecting the transplanted organ.
- There are differences in the strategies used in treating organ transplantation, including syngenic/autologous treatments.
Types of Graft Rejection
- Hyperacute rejection is immediate, occurs within minutes/hours, due to preformed antibodies
- Acute rejection occurs days/months post-transplant, potentially reversible, often treated with steroids
- Chronic rejection occurs months/years post-transplant, with no readily available treatment
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This quiz covers essential concepts related to antibiotics, focusing on penicillins, cephalosporins, and tuberculosis treatment. Participants will explore mechanisms of action, mechanisms of resistance, and common clinical considerations. Test your knowledge on the pharmacology that underpins effective antibiotic therapy.