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J. F.
This flashcard set covers advanced university-level microbiology, focusing on the mechanisms and activities of various antimicrobials. It delves into how these drugs inhibit protein synthesis, alter ribosomes, and affect bacterial processes like translation, with a particular emphasis on bactericidal and static effects. The set explores the spectrum of activity against gram-positive (GP) and gram-negative (GN) bacteria, including specific examples like streptococci, staphylococci, and E. coli. Medical students and professionals will find this flashcard set invaluable for understanding the intricate details of antimicrobial mechanisms and their clinical applications.
Cartes-fiches
62
Utilisateurs
9
Langue
Anglais
Catégorie
Médecine
Niveau
Université
Créé / Mis à jour
03.06.2018 / 06.02.2020

Cartes-fiches

Penicillin G (Benzylpenicillin)

 

Group: Penicillin

General mechanism: Bind to PEP -> stops formation of peptide cross links in peptidoglycan

Spectrum of activity: GP, usefull against streptococci

Penicillin V (phenoxymethylpenicillin)

Group: Penicillin

General mechanism: Bind to PEP -> stops formation of peptide cross links in peptidoglycan

Spectrum of activity: GP, streptococci

Cloxacillin 

Anti-staphylococcal

Group: Penicillin

General mechanism: Bind to PEP -> stops formation of peptide cross links in peptidoglycan

Spectrum of activity: GP, better against Staphylococci

Flucloxacillin

Anti-staphylococcal

Group: Penicillin

General mechanism: Bind to PEP -> stops formation of peptide cross links in peptidoglycan

Spectrum of activity: GP, better against Staphylococci

Methicillin

Anti-staphylococcal

Group: Penicillin

General mechanism: Bind to PEP -> stops formation of peptide cross links in peptidoglycan

Spectrum of activity: GP, better against Staphylococci

Oxacillin

Anti-staphylococcal

Group: Penicillin

General mechanism: Bind to PEP -> stops formation of peptide cross links in peptidoglycan

Spectrum of activity: GP, better against Staphylococci

Ampicillin

Aminopenicillins

Group: Penicillin

General mechanism: Bind to PEP -> stops formation of peptide cross links in peptidoglycan

Spectrum of activity: Bread sprectrum, GP cocci & some GN rods

Amoxicillin

Aminopenicillins

Group: Penicillin

General mechanism: Bind to PEP -> stops formation of peptide cross links in peptidoglycan

Spectrum of activity: Bread sprectrum, GP cocci & some GN rods

Ureidopenicillin

-Azlocillin

-Mezlocillin

-Piperacillin

Antipseudomonal

Group: Penicillin

General mechanism: Bind to PEP -> stops formation of peptide cross links in peptidoglycan

Spectrum of activity: Pseudomonas

Carboxypenicillin

-Ticarcillin

-carbenicillin

Antipseudomonal

Group: Penicillin

General mechanism: Bind to PEP -> stops formation of peptide cross links in peptidoglycan

Spectrum of activity: Pseudomonas

Cephalothin

Cephalexin

Generation 1

Group: Cephalosporins

General mechanism: Bind to PEP -> stops formation of peptide cross links in peptidoglycan

Spectrum of activity: GP, little activity against GN

Cefoxitin

Cefotetan

Generation 2

Group: Cephalosporins

General mechanism: Bind to PEP -> stops formation of peptide cross links in peptidoglycan

Spectrum of activity: GN, little activity against GP

Cefotaxime

Ceftriaxone

Cefoperazone

Cefracidin

Generation 3

Group: Cephalosporins

General mechanism: Bind to PEP -> stops formation of peptide cross links in peptidoglycan

Spectrum of activity: GN, resistant to ß-lactamases, variable to GP

Cefepime

Cefpirome

Generation 4

Group: Cephalosporins

General mechanism: Bind to PEP -> stops formation of peptide cross links in peptidoglycan

Spectrum of activity: GN & GP, enhanced resistance against ß-lactamases

Ceftaroline

Generation 5

Group: Cephalosporins

General mechanism: Bind to PEP -> stops formation of peptide cross links in peptidoglycan

Spectrum of activity: GN, GP & MRSA

Aztreonam

Group: Monobactams

General mechanism: Bind to PEP -> stops formation of peptide cross links in peptidoglycan

Spectrum of activity: aerobic GN, pseudomonas and other non-fermentative rods except stenothrophomonas maltophilia

Imipenem

Group: Carbapenems

General mechanism: Bind to PEP -> stops formation of peptide cross links in peptidoglycan

Spectrum of activity: GP, GN -> broad sprectrum 

Meropenem

Group: Carbapenems

General mechanism: Bind to PEP -> stops formation of peptide cross links in peptidoglycan

Spectrum of activity: GP, GN -> broad sprectrum 

Ertapenem

Group: Carbapenems

General mechanism: Bind to PEP -> stops formation of peptide cross links in peptidoglycan

Spectrum of activity: GP, GN -> broad sprectrum 

Doripenem

Group: Carbapenems

General mechanism: Bind to PEP -> stops formation of peptide cross links in peptidoglycan

Spectrum of activity: GP, GN -> broad sprectrum 

Bacitracin

Inhibitor of cell wall synthesis

 

General mechanism: Polypeptide antibiotic, tropical medication, inhibits dephosphorylation and recycling of lipid carrier

Spectrum of activity: Staphylococcus, Streptococcus pyogenes -> treatment of skin infections

Vancomycin

inhibitor of cell wall synthesis

 

Group: Glycopeptides

General mechanism: Inhibits glycopeptide bond in peptidoglycan

Spectrum of activity: GP

Teicoplanin

inhibitor of cell wall synthesis

 

Group: Glycopeptides

General mechanism: Inhibits glycopeptide bond in peptidoglycan

Spectrum of activity: GP

Polymyxin B & E (colistin)

Cytoplasmic membrane disruption

 

 

General mechanism: cyclic polypeptide antibiotic, interact with outer membrane, very toxic

Spectrum of activity: Severe GN rod, & MDR infections, lmited use in superficial infections

Daptomycin

Cytoplasmic membrane disruption

 

General mechanism: Lipopeptide antibiotic, depolarizes bacterium

Spectrum of activity: GP, used in skin and soft tissue infections

Sulphonamides

competitive antagonistic antibiotic

 

Group: Antimetabolites

General mechanism: Inhibits folic acid synthesis

Spectrum of activity: broad range of GP and GN

Isoniazid

competitive antagonistic antibiotic

 

Group: Antimetabolites

General mechanism: Inhibits folic acid synthesis

Spectrum of activity: broad range of GP and GN

Trimethoprim

competitive antagonistic antibiotic

 

Group: Antimetabolites

General mechanism: Inhibits folic acid synthesis

Spectrum of activity: broad range of GP and GN

Rifampin

Interference with DNA synthesis

 

General mechanism: no mRNA synthesis by RNA polymerase

Spectrum of activity: some GN & GP (tuberculosis, leprae, Legionella pneumophila), prophylaxis in meningococcal meningitis

Nalidic acid

Generation 1

Interference with DNA synthesis

 

Group: Fluoroquinolenes

General mechanism: synthetic, inhibit nucleic acid synthesis

Spectrum of activity: GN, UTI

Ciprofloxacin

Generation 2

Interference with DNA synthesis

 

General mechanism: synthetic, inhibit nucleic acid synthesis

Spectrum of activity: GN & Pseudomonas aeruginosa, S. aureus, some atypical (UTI,STD, skin & soft tissue infections, GITI)

Norfloxacin

Generation 2

Interference with DNA synthesis

 

General mechanism: synthetic, inhibit nucleic acid synthesis

Spectrum of activity: GN & Pseudomonas aeruginosa, S. aureus, some atypical (UTI,STD, skin & soft tissue infections, GITI)

Ofloxacin

Generation 2

Interference with DNA synthesis

 

General mechanism: synthetic, inhibit nucleic acid synthesis

Spectrum of activity: GN & Pseudomonas aeruginosa, S. aureus, some atypical (UTI,STD, skin & soft tissue infections, GITI)

Levofloxacin

Generation 3

Interference with DNA synthesis

 

General mechanism: synthetic, inhibit nucleic acid synthesis

Spectrum of activity: GP, GN, atypical (RTI; GITI)

Gastifloxacin

Generation 3

Interference with DNA synthesis

 

General mechanism: synthetic, inhibit nucleic acid synthesis

Spectrum of activity: GP, GN, atypical (RTI; GITI)

Moxifloxacin

Generation 3

Interference with DNA synthesis

 

General mechanism: synthetic, inhibit nucleic acid synthesis

Spectrum of activity: GP, GN, atypical (RTI; GITI)

Trovafloxacin

Generation 4

Interference with DNA synthesis

 

General mechanism: synthetic, inhibit nucleic acid synthesis

Spectrum of activity: GP, GN, atypical & anaerobes

Metronidazole

Interference with DNA synthesis

 

Group: Nitroimidazoles

General mechanism: Puts nicks in microbial DNA

Spectrum of activity: anaerobes & some parasites

Fidaxomicin

Interference with DNA synthesis

 

Group: MAcrocyclic antibiotics

General mechanism: binds bacterial RNA polymerase, minimally absorbed into blood

Spectrum of activity: GP, especially C. difficile

Tetracycline

Inhibition of protein synthesis, alteration of ribosomes & translation, bactericidal or static. depending on dosis

 

Group: Tetracyclines

General mechanism: resistance is common, bacteriostatic

Spectrum of activity: GP & GN

                       Treat: atypical pneumonia, syphilis, brucellosis, borrelliosis

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