This document provides an overview of commonly used antibiotics, including:
1) It classifies antibiotics into six major classes and discusses their mechanisms of action.
2) It explains the clinical uses of each antibiotic class and their potential side effects.
3) It emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis and treatment of infections like sepsis to reduce mortality, and selecting the appropriate antibiotic based on the infection location.
This document provides an overview of antibiotics, including:
1) It outlines the objectives of classifying commonly used antibiotics into six major classes, understanding their mechanisms of action, clinical uses, and side effects.
2) It summarizes the key characteristics and clinical uses of beta-lactams, aminoglycosides, fluoroquinolones, macrolides, tetracyclines, glycopeptides, and metronidazole.
3) It emphasizes the importance of considering pharmacokinetics and the site of infection when selecting an antibiotic to ensure it reaches the infection.
1) The document discusses various antibiotics used to treat gram positive and gram negative bacteria, including vancomycin, linezolid, daptomycin, aminoglycosides, aztreonam, cephalosporins, piperacillin-tazobactam, carbapenems, tigecycline, and atypical agents.
2) It provides information on the spectrum of activity, mechanisms of action, dosing, and clinical pearls for each antibiotic class.
3) Key points covered include time and concentration dependent antibiotic killing, monitoring of vancomycin and aminoglycoside levels, extended infusion of meropenem, and reserving tigecycline
This document discusses antimicrobial drugs, including their definition, mechanisms of action, classifications, and examples. The key points are:
- Antimicrobial drugs are either naturally produced by microorganisms (antibiotics) or synthesized in labs (synthetic drugs) and act to selectively inhibit microbial growth without harming the host.
- They have various mechanisms of action including inhibiting cell wall, protein, or nucleic acid synthesis. Examples provided are penicillins, cephalosporins, aminoglycosides.
- Antimicrobials can be classified based on origin, target of action, spectrum, or killing capacity (bacteriostatic vs bactericidal). Broad spectrum drugs like tetracyclines
This document discusses the origins and mechanisms of antimicrobial drugs. It begins by explaining that antibiotics are natural products of bacteria and fungi that inhibit other microbes. It then outlines the four main targets of antimicrobial drugs: cell wall synthesis, nucleic acid synthesis, protein synthesis, and cell membrane function. The document goes on to survey the major classes of antimicrobial drugs that target bacteria, fungi, parasites, and viruses. It discusses considerations for selecting drugs and mechanisms of drug resistance.
This document discusses various mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance. It explains that resistance can develop through mutations, acquisition of plasmids, or several mechanisms including: producing enzymes to deactivate drugs; decreasing drug entry; altering drug targets; changing metabolism; and pumping drugs out of cells. Specific examples are provided for common antimicrobial classes like beta-lactams, aminoglycosides, tetracyclines, and others. The development of resistance in populations and methods for retarding further resistance are also summarized.
1) Aminoglycosides are a class of bactericidal antibiotics that interfere with protein synthesis in bacteria. They are effective against many gram-negative aerobic bacteria.
2) Their mechanism of action involves binding to the 30S ribosomal subunit and inducing misreading of mRNA, which breaks up polysomes.
3) Common toxicities include ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity, and neuromuscular blockade. Gentamicin and amikacin are more nephrotoxic while certain drugs like streptomycin and tobramycin exhibit both vestibular and cochlear ototoxicity.
1) Aminoglycosides are a class of bactericidal antibiotics that interfere with protein synthesis in bacteria. They are effective against many gram-negative aerobic bacteria.
2) Their mechanism of action involves binding to the 30S ribosomal subunit and inducing misreading of mRNA, which breaks up polysomes.
3) Common toxicities include ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity, and neuromuscular blockade. Gentamicin and amikacin are more nephrotoxic while certain drugs like streptomycin and tobramycin exhibit both cochlear and vestibular ototoxicity.
4) Examples include streptomycin, gentamicin, tobramycin, am
I apologize for any confusion, but I am an AI assistant created by Anthropic to be helpful, harmless, and honest. I do not actually work in a hospital.
This document provides an overview of antibiotics, including:
1) It outlines the objectives of classifying commonly used antibiotics into six major classes, understanding their mechanisms of action, clinical uses, and side effects.
2) It summarizes the key characteristics and clinical uses of beta-lactams, aminoglycosides, fluoroquinolones, macrolides, tetracyclines, glycopeptides, and metronidazole.
3) It emphasizes the importance of considering pharmacokinetics and the site of infection when selecting an antibiotic to ensure it reaches the infection.
1) The document discusses various antibiotics used to treat gram positive and gram negative bacteria, including vancomycin, linezolid, daptomycin, aminoglycosides, aztreonam, cephalosporins, piperacillin-tazobactam, carbapenems, tigecycline, and atypical agents.
2) It provides information on the spectrum of activity, mechanisms of action, dosing, and clinical pearls for each antibiotic class.
3) Key points covered include time and concentration dependent antibiotic killing, monitoring of vancomycin and aminoglycoside levels, extended infusion of meropenem, and reserving tigecycline
This document discusses antimicrobial drugs, including their definition, mechanisms of action, classifications, and examples. The key points are:
- Antimicrobial drugs are either naturally produced by microorganisms (antibiotics) or synthesized in labs (synthetic drugs) and act to selectively inhibit microbial growth without harming the host.
- They have various mechanisms of action including inhibiting cell wall, protein, or nucleic acid synthesis. Examples provided are penicillins, cephalosporins, aminoglycosides.
- Antimicrobials can be classified based on origin, target of action, spectrum, or killing capacity (bacteriostatic vs bactericidal). Broad spectrum drugs like tetracyclines
This document discusses the origins and mechanisms of antimicrobial drugs. It begins by explaining that antibiotics are natural products of bacteria and fungi that inhibit other microbes. It then outlines the four main targets of antimicrobial drugs: cell wall synthesis, nucleic acid synthesis, protein synthesis, and cell membrane function. The document goes on to survey the major classes of antimicrobial drugs that target bacteria, fungi, parasites, and viruses. It discusses considerations for selecting drugs and mechanisms of drug resistance.
This document discusses various mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance. It explains that resistance can develop through mutations, acquisition of plasmids, or several mechanisms including: producing enzymes to deactivate drugs; decreasing drug entry; altering drug targets; changing metabolism; and pumping drugs out of cells. Specific examples are provided for common antimicrobial classes like beta-lactams, aminoglycosides, tetracyclines, and others. The development of resistance in populations and methods for retarding further resistance are also summarized.
1) Aminoglycosides are a class of bactericidal antibiotics that interfere with protein synthesis in bacteria. They are effective against many gram-negative aerobic bacteria.
2) Their mechanism of action involves binding to the 30S ribosomal subunit and inducing misreading of mRNA, which breaks up polysomes.
3) Common toxicities include ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity, and neuromuscular blockade. Gentamicin and amikacin are more nephrotoxic while certain drugs like streptomycin and tobramycin exhibit both vestibular and cochlear ototoxicity.
1) Aminoglycosides are a class of bactericidal antibiotics that interfere with protein synthesis in bacteria. They are effective against many gram-negative aerobic bacteria.
2) Their mechanism of action involves binding to the 30S ribosomal subunit and inducing misreading of mRNA, which breaks up polysomes.
3) Common toxicities include ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity, and neuromuscular blockade. Gentamicin and amikacin are more nephrotoxic while certain drugs like streptomycin and tobramycin exhibit both cochlear and vestibular ototoxicity.
4) Examples include streptomycin, gentamicin, tobramycin, am
I apologize for any confusion, but I am an AI assistant created by Anthropic to be helpful, harmless, and honest. I do not actually work in a hospital.
This document provides an overview of antibiotics commonly used in the intensive care unit in 2015. It defines key terms like minimum inhibitory concentration and pharmacodynamics. It then summarizes the mechanisms of action, dosing, and clinical pearls of various antibiotic classes including vancomycin, linezolid, daptomycin, aminoglycosides, cephalosporins, piperacillin-tazobactam, carbapenems, tigecycline, fluoroquinolones, macrolides, and tetracyclines. It highlights factors like spectrum of coverage, dosing adjustments for renal impairment, and monitoring parameters for optimal antibiotic use.
This document provides an overview of antibiotics commonly used in the intensive care unit in 2015. It defines key terms like minimum inhibitory concentration and pharmacodynamics. It then summarizes the mechanisms of action, dosing, and clinical pearls of various antibiotic classes including vancomycin, linezolid, daptomycin, aminoglycosides, cephalosporins, piperacillin-tazobactam, carbapenems, tigecycline, fluoroquinolones, macrolides, and tetracyclines. It highlights factors like spectrum of coverage, dosing adjustments for renal impairment, monitoring parameters, and when certain antibiotics should be reserved for more resistant infections.
Aminoglycosides are a class of antibiotics produced by soil bacteria. They include streptomycin, gentamicin, tobramycin, and amikacin. Aminoglycosides are bactericidal and act by binding to the bacterial ribosome, interfering with protein synthesis. They have a narrow spectrum against gram-negative bacilli. Common side effects include ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity. Aminoglycosides are administered intravenously or intramuscularly for serious gram-negative infections. Gentamicin is a first-line agent while amikacin treats resistant infections. Topical formulations of neomycin and framycetin avoid systemic toxicity.
The document provides information on antibiotics used in pediatric dentistry. It discusses the classification of bacteria and antibiotics, the mechanisms of action of antibiotics including inhibition of cell wall synthesis, cell membrane function, protein synthesis and nucleic acid synthesis. It also covers principles for choosing the appropriate antibiotic, maximum dosage, and commonly used antibiotics like penicillin, erythromycin, clindamycin, amoxicillin, cephalosporins, tetracyclines and metronidazole. Calculations for pediatric antibiotic dosages and classifications of various antibiotics are also summarized.
Mechanism of action of major antibiotic classes including betal lactam agents, aminoglycosides, macrolides, tetracyclines, quinolons, vancomycin, oxazolidionons. Detailed review and illustrations
This document discusses aminoglycosides and spectinomycin. It describes that aminoglycosides are obtained from streptomyces bacteria and are bactericidal inhibitors of protein synthesis. They are used to treat aerobic gram-negative infections. The main aminoglycosides are described along with their mechanisms of action, resistance, pharmacokinetics, dosing, adverse effects, and clinical uses. Spectinomycin is also discussed as structurally related to aminoglycosides and used to treat drug-resistant gonorrhea.
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This document discusses antibiotic resistance and stewardship. It begins by outlining the mechanisms of action of different classes of antibiotics and how bacteria develop resistance. It then covers the classification of resistance as intrinsic or acquired, and describes various mechanisms of acquired resistance mediated by chromosomal mutations or mobile genetic elements. The document also addresses current issues regarding resistance in important pathogens like MRSA, ESBL-producing Enterobacteriaceae, Acinetobacter, and gonorrhea. It concludes by discussing strategies for prudent antibiotic use and the importance of antibiotic stewardship programs.
Amino glycosides and streptomycin pharmacKeyaArere
This document discusses aminoglycosides and spectinomycin antibiotics. It describes that they are obtained from streptomyces bacteria, are bactericidal inhibitors of protein synthesis, and are useful against aerobic gram-negative organisms. The document covers their mechanisms of action, resistance mechanisms, pharmacokinetics including once-daily dosing rationale, adverse effects including nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity, and clinical uses such as for sepsis and hospital-acquired pneumonia.
Aminoglycoside antibiotics are a class of antibiotics that contain an amino sugar as part of their chemical structure. They work by binding to the 30S ribosomal subunit of bacteria and interfering with protein synthesis. This leads to misreading of the genetic code and incorporation of incorrect amino acids into proteins, which kills the bacteria. Common examples include streptomycin, gentamicin, and tobramycin. They are primarily used to treat aerobic gram-negative bacterial infections. However, they can cause ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity as side effects. Dosing must be adjusted in patients with renal impairment to avoid toxicity.
Antibiotics can be categorized based on their mechanism of action, including those that inhibit protein synthesis, nucleic acid synthesis, and metabolism. Protein synthesis inhibitors include antibiotics that bind to the 30S or 50S ribosomal subunits, such as aminoglycosides, tetracyclines, chloramphenicol, and macrolides. Nucleic acid synthesis inhibitors include rifampin which inhibits RNA polymerase and quinolones which inhibit DNA gyrase. Antimetabolites like sulfonamides and trimethoprim inhibit steps in folic acid synthesis. Resistance can develop through various mechanisms such as altering the antibiotic target, inhibiting drug influx/efflux, or enzymatic inactivation.
This document provides an overview of antimicrobial therapy including classifications, mechanisms of action, and principles of administration for various classes of antibiotics, antifungals, and antivirals. It discusses categories such as beta-lactam antibiotics, macrolides, sulfonamides, quinolones, aminoglycosides, antifungals, metronidazole and antivirals; covering their spectra of activity, indications, mechanisms of action, toxicities and drug interactions. The document also addresses antimicrobial selection, prophylaxis, and special considerations in pregnancy, lactation and for pediatric patients.
This document lists common bacteria that cause infections in different body sites. In the mouth, common bacteria include Peptococcus, Peptostreptococcus, and Actinomyces. On the skin and soft tissues, common bacteria are S. aureus, S. pyogenes, and S. epidermidis. In bones and joints, common bacteria are S. aureus, S. epidermidis, streptococci, N. gonorrhoeae, and gram-negative rods. In the abdomen, common bacteria are E. coli, Proteus, Klebsiella, Enterococcus, and Bacteroides species. In the urinary tract, common bacteria are E. coli, Proteus
Aminoglycosides are a class of antibiotics that were first discovered in 1944 and are produced by actinomycetes bacteria. They work by interfering with bacterial protein synthesis and are bactericidal. They are narrow spectrum and primarily effective against gram-negative bacteria. Common examples include streptomycin, neomycin, kanamycin, and gentamicin. While effective antibiotics, aminoglycosides have the drawbacks of nephrotoxicity, ototoxicity, and rapid development of bacterial resistance. Their use requires monitoring of dosages and risks.
1. Aminoglycosides are a class of bactericidal antibiotics that interfere with protein synthesis in bacteria. They are effective against many gram-negative aerobic bacteria.
2. Their mechanism of action involves binding to the 30S ribosomal subunit and inducing misreading of mRNA, which breaks up polysomes.
3. Their main toxicities include ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity, and neuromuscular blockade. Gentamicin is one of the most commonly used aminoglycosides.
1. Aminoglycosides are a class of bactericidal antibiotics that interfere with protein synthesis in bacteria. They are effective against many gram-negative aerobic bacteria.
2. Their mechanism of action involves binding to the 30S ribosomal subunit and inducing misreading of mRNA, which breaks up polysomes.
3. Their main toxicities include ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity, and neuromuscular blockade. Gentamicin is one of the most commonly used aminoglycosides.
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This document discusses antibiotic strategy in lower respiratory tract infections. It covers mechanisms of action of antimicrobial drugs, appropriate antibiotic selection and dosing considerations including tissue versus blood concentrations and drug mechanisms of action. It also discusses community acquired pneumonia guidelines for outpatient versus inpatient treatment including durations. Exacerbations of COPD and ventilator associated pneumonia are also summarized.
1) Aminoglycosides are a class of antibiotics that are used to treat infections caused by aerobic gram-negative bacteria by inhibiting protein synthesis.
2) They are derived from actinomycetes bacteria and have an aminosugar component joined by an aminocyclitol component.
3) Common side effects include ototoxicity (hearing loss and dizziness) and nephrotoxicity (kidney damage). Dosing must be monitored based on a patient's kidney function.
Aminoglycosides are a class of bactericidal antibiotic drugs that are derived from actinomycetes bacteria. They work by binding to the bacterial ribosome and inhibiting protein synthesis. Common properties include being highly ionized and not crossing the blood brain barrier, accumulating in the renal cortex, and being excreted unchanged in urine. Adverse effects can include ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity, and neuromuscular blockade. Therapeutic uses include treating tuberculosis, bacterial endocarditis, and infections caused by gram-negative aerobic bacteria like Pseudomonas. Precautions must be taken in patients with renal impairment or when other ototoxic or nephrotoxic drugs are used concurrently.
This document provides an overview of antibiotics commonly used in the intensive care unit in 2015. It defines key terms like minimum inhibitory concentration and pharmacodynamics. It then summarizes the mechanisms of action, dosing, and clinical pearls of various antibiotic classes including vancomycin, linezolid, daptomycin, aminoglycosides, cephalosporins, piperacillin-tazobactam, carbapenems, tigecycline, fluoroquinolones, macrolides, and tetracyclines. It highlights factors like spectrum of coverage, dosing adjustments for renal impairment, and monitoring parameters for optimal antibiotic use.
This document provides an overview of antibiotics commonly used in the intensive care unit in 2015. It defines key terms like minimum inhibitory concentration and pharmacodynamics. It then summarizes the mechanisms of action, dosing, and clinical pearls of various antibiotic classes including vancomycin, linezolid, daptomycin, aminoglycosides, cephalosporins, piperacillin-tazobactam, carbapenems, tigecycline, fluoroquinolones, macrolides, and tetracyclines. It highlights factors like spectrum of coverage, dosing adjustments for renal impairment, monitoring parameters, and when certain antibiotics should be reserved for more resistant infections.
Aminoglycosides are a class of antibiotics produced by soil bacteria. They include streptomycin, gentamicin, tobramycin, and amikacin. Aminoglycosides are bactericidal and act by binding to the bacterial ribosome, interfering with protein synthesis. They have a narrow spectrum against gram-negative bacilli. Common side effects include ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity. Aminoglycosides are administered intravenously or intramuscularly for serious gram-negative infections. Gentamicin is a first-line agent while amikacin treats resistant infections. Topical formulations of neomycin and framycetin avoid systemic toxicity.
The document provides information on antibiotics used in pediatric dentistry. It discusses the classification of bacteria and antibiotics, the mechanisms of action of antibiotics including inhibition of cell wall synthesis, cell membrane function, protein synthesis and nucleic acid synthesis. It also covers principles for choosing the appropriate antibiotic, maximum dosage, and commonly used antibiotics like penicillin, erythromycin, clindamycin, amoxicillin, cephalosporins, tetracyclines and metronidazole. Calculations for pediatric antibiotic dosages and classifications of various antibiotics are also summarized.
Mechanism of action of major antibiotic classes including betal lactam agents, aminoglycosides, macrolides, tetracyclines, quinolons, vancomycin, oxazolidionons. Detailed review and illustrations
This document discusses aminoglycosides and spectinomycin. It describes that aminoglycosides are obtained from streptomyces bacteria and are bactericidal inhibitors of protein synthesis. They are used to treat aerobic gram-negative infections. The main aminoglycosides are described along with their mechanisms of action, resistance, pharmacokinetics, dosing, adverse effects, and clinical uses. Spectinomycin is also discussed as structurally related to aminoglycosides and used to treat drug-resistant gonorrhea.
1 Antibiotics resistance mechanism and Antibiotics Stewardship program.pptxchristomlin11
This document discusses antibiotic resistance and stewardship. It begins by outlining the mechanisms of action of different classes of antibiotics and how bacteria develop resistance. It then covers the classification of resistance as intrinsic or acquired, and describes various mechanisms of acquired resistance mediated by chromosomal mutations or mobile genetic elements. The document also addresses current issues regarding resistance in important pathogens like MRSA, ESBL-producing Enterobacteriaceae, Acinetobacter, and gonorrhea. It concludes by discussing strategies for prudent antibiotic use and the importance of antibiotic stewardship programs.
Amino glycosides and streptomycin pharmacKeyaArere
This document discusses aminoglycosides and spectinomycin antibiotics. It describes that they are obtained from streptomyces bacteria, are bactericidal inhibitors of protein synthesis, and are useful against aerobic gram-negative organisms. The document covers their mechanisms of action, resistance mechanisms, pharmacokinetics including once-daily dosing rationale, adverse effects including nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity, and clinical uses such as for sepsis and hospital-acquired pneumonia.
Aminoglycoside antibiotics are a class of antibiotics that contain an amino sugar as part of their chemical structure. They work by binding to the 30S ribosomal subunit of bacteria and interfering with protein synthesis. This leads to misreading of the genetic code and incorporation of incorrect amino acids into proteins, which kills the bacteria. Common examples include streptomycin, gentamicin, and tobramycin. They are primarily used to treat aerobic gram-negative bacterial infections. However, they can cause ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity as side effects. Dosing must be adjusted in patients with renal impairment to avoid toxicity.
Antibiotics can be categorized based on their mechanism of action, including those that inhibit protein synthesis, nucleic acid synthesis, and metabolism. Protein synthesis inhibitors include antibiotics that bind to the 30S or 50S ribosomal subunits, such as aminoglycosides, tetracyclines, chloramphenicol, and macrolides. Nucleic acid synthesis inhibitors include rifampin which inhibits RNA polymerase and quinolones which inhibit DNA gyrase. Antimetabolites like sulfonamides and trimethoprim inhibit steps in folic acid synthesis. Resistance can develop through various mechanisms such as altering the antibiotic target, inhibiting drug influx/efflux, or enzymatic inactivation.
This document provides an overview of antimicrobial therapy including classifications, mechanisms of action, and principles of administration for various classes of antibiotics, antifungals, and antivirals. It discusses categories such as beta-lactam antibiotics, macrolides, sulfonamides, quinolones, aminoglycosides, antifungals, metronidazole and antivirals; covering their spectra of activity, indications, mechanisms of action, toxicities and drug interactions. The document also addresses antimicrobial selection, prophylaxis, and special considerations in pregnancy, lactation and for pediatric patients.
This document lists common bacteria that cause infections in different body sites. In the mouth, common bacteria include Peptococcus, Peptostreptococcus, and Actinomyces. On the skin and soft tissues, common bacteria are S. aureus, S. pyogenes, and S. epidermidis. In bones and joints, common bacteria are S. aureus, S. epidermidis, streptococci, N. gonorrhoeae, and gram-negative rods. In the abdomen, common bacteria are E. coli, Proteus, Klebsiella, Enterococcus, and Bacteroides species. In the urinary tract, common bacteria are E. coli, Proteus
Aminoglycosides are a class of antibiotics that were first discovered in 1944 and are produced by actinomycetes bacteria. They work by interfering with bacterial protein synthesis and are bactericidal. They are narrow spectrum and primarily effective against gram-negative bacteria. Common examples include streptomycin, neomycin, kanamycin, and gentamicin. While effective antibiotics, aminoglycosides have the drawbacks of nephrotoxicity, ototoxicity, and rapid development of bacterial resistance. Their use requires monitoring of dosages and risks.
1. Aminoglycosides are a class of bactericidal antibiotics that interfere with protein synthesis in bacteria. They are effective against many gram-negative aerobic bacteria.
2. Their mechanism of action involves binding to the 30S ribosomal subunit and inducing misreading of mRNA, which breaks up polysomes.
3. Their main toxicities include ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity, and neuromuscular blockade. Gentamicin is one of the most commonly used aminoglycosides.
1. Aminoglycosides are a class of bactericidal antibiotics that interfere with protein synthesis in bacteria. They are effective against many gram-negative aerobic bacteria.
2. Their mechanism of action involves binding to the 30S ribosomal subunit and inducing misreading of mRNA, which breaks up polysomes.
3. Their main toxicities include ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity, and neuromuscular blockade. Gentamicin is one of the most commonly used aminoglycosides.
Antibiotic Strategy in Lower Respiratory Tract InfectionsGamal Agmy
This document discusses antibiotic strategy in lower respiratory tract infections. It covers mechanisms of action of antimicrobial drugs, appropriate antibiotic selection and dosing considerations including tissue versus blood concentrations and drug mechanisms of action. It also discusses community acquired pneumonia guidelines for outpatient versus inpatient treatment including durations. Exacerbations of COPD and ventilator associated pneumonia are also summarized.
1) Aminoglycosides are a class of antibiotics that are used to treat infections caused by aerobic gram-negative bacteria by inhibiting protein synthesis.
2) They are derived from actinomycetes bacteria and have an aminosugar component joined by an aminocyclitol component.
3) Common side effects include ototoxicity (hearing loss and dizziness) and nephrotoxicity (kidney damage). Dosing must be monitored based on a patient's kidney function.
Aminoglycosides are a class of bactericidal antibiotic drugs that are derived from actinomycetes bacteria. They work by binding to the bacterial ribosome and inhibiting protein synthesis. Common properties include being highly ionized and not crossing the blood brain barrier, accumulating in the renal cortex, and being excreted unchanged in urine. Adverse effects can include ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity, and neuromuscular blockade. Therapeutic uses include treating tuberculosis, bacterial endocarditis, and infections caused by gram-negative aerobic bacteria like Pseudomonas. Precautions must be taken in patients with renal impairment or when other ototoxic or nephrotoxic drugs are used concurrently.
Basavarajeeyam is a Sreshta Sangraha grantha (Compiled book ), written by Neelkanta kotturu Basavaraja Virachita. It contains 25 Prakaranas, First 24 Chapters related to Rogas& 25th to Rasadravyas.
These lecture slides, by Dr Sidra Arshad, offer a quick overview of the physiological basis of a normal electrocardiogram.
Learning objectives:
1. Define an electrocardiogram (ECG) and electrocardiography
2. Describe how dipoles generated by the heart produce the waveforms of the ECG
3. Describe the components of a normal electrocardiogram of a typical bipolar lead (limb II)
4. Differentiate between intervals and segments
5. Enlist some common indications for obtaining an ECG
6. Describe the flow of current around the heart during the cardiac cycle
7. Discuss the placement and polarity of the leads of electrocardiograph
8. Describe the normal electrocardiograms recorded from the limb leads and explain the physiological basis of the different records that are obtained
9. Define mean electrical vector (axis) of the heart and give the normal range
10. Define the mean QRS vector
11. Describe the axes of leads (hexagonal reference system)
12. Comprehend the vectorial analysis of the normal ECG
13. Determine the mean electrical axis of the ventricular QRS and appreciate the mean axis deviation
14. Explain the concepts of current of injury, J point, and their significance
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 11, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 9, Human Physiology - From Cells to Systems, Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
3. Chapter 29, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
4. Electrocardiogram, StatPearls - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549803/
5. ECG in Medical Practice by ABM Abdullah, 4th edition
6. Chapter 3, Cardiology Explained, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK2214/
7. ECG Basics, http://www.nataliescasebook.com/tag/e-c-g-basics
ABDOMINAL TRAUMA in pediatrics part one.drhasanrajab
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Basavarajeeyam is an important text for ayurvedic physician belonging to andhra pradehs. It is a popular compendium in various parts of our country as well as in andhra pradesh. The content of the text was presented in sanskrit and telugu language (Bilingual). One of the most famous book in ayurvedic pharmaceutics and therapeutics. This book contains 25 chapters called as prakaranas. Many rasaoushadis were explained, pioneer of dhatu druti, nadi pareeksha, mutra pareeksha etc. Belongs to the period of 15-16 century. New diseases like upadamsha, phiranga rogas are explained.
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2. Objectives
• By the end of this lecture you should be able to:
1) Classify commonly used antibiotics into six major antibiotic
classes of;
a) Beta lactams
b) Aminoglycosides
c) Fluoroquinolones
d) Macrolides
e) Tetracyclines
f) Glycopeptides
g) Metronidazole
2) Understand the mechanism of action of each antibiotic class.
3) Understand clinical use of each class of antibiotic
4) Possible major side effects.
3. There are Three in this Relationship
Drug
Bacteria
Infection
Host defence
Host
4. Improving the probability of
positive outcomes
• Window of opportunity
– Early recognition and treatment of infection
– Selection of appropriate antibiotic
(e.g. through in vitro susceptibility determination)
– Optimization of DOSE using
Pharmacodynamic principles
– Use optimized dosing that would allow for the
minimization of selecting further resistance
5. Early recognition of infection
(Sepsis)
• Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS)
(Bone et al Crit Care med 1989.;17 :389)
Systemic activation of the immune response
2 of the following in response to an insult:
• T > 38 .C or < 36.C
• HR > 90 bpm
• RR > 20 bpm
• WBC > 12 000 cells/mm3
• Sepsis
SIRS + suspected or confirmed infection
6. Key Message 1
• Diagnose sepsis early and give antibiotics
promptly to reduce mortality from sepsis
7. Antibiotics
Actions
Bactericidal
Kills bacteria, reduces bacterial load
Bacteriostatic
Inhibit growth and reproduction of bacteria
All antibiotics require the immune system to work
properly
Bactericidal appropriate in poor immunity
Bacteriostatic require intact immune system
12. Spectrum of Activity
• Very wide
• Gram positive and negative bacteria
• Anaerobes
• Spectrum of activity depends on the agent
and/or its group
13. Adverse Effects
Penicillin hypersensitivity – 0.4% to 10 %
– Mild: rash
– Severe: anaphylaxis & death
• There is cross-reactivity among all
Penicillins
• Penicillins and cephalosporins ~5-15%
15. Important Points
• Beta lactams need frequent dosing for
successful therapeutic outcome
– Missing doses will lead to treatment failure
• Beta lactams are the safest antibiotics in
renal and hepatic failure
– Adjustments to dose may still be required in
severe failure
16. Summary
• Cell wall antibiotics
– Bactericidal
• Wide spectrum of use
– Antibiotics of choice in many infections
– Limitations
• Allergy
• Resistance due to betalactamase
• Very safe in most cases
– No monitoring required
17. Aminoglycosides
Inhibit bacterial protein synthesis by irreversibly binding to
30S ribosomal unit
•Naturally occurring:
•Streptomycin
•Neomycin
•Kanamycin
•Tobramycin
•Gentamicin
•Semisynthetic derivatives:
•Amikacin (from Kanamycin)
•Netilmicin (from Sisomicin)
18. 30S Ribosomal Unit Blockage by
Aminoglycosides
•Causes mRNA decoding errors
19. Spectrum of Activity
• Gram-Negative Aerobes
–Enterobacteriaceae;
E. coli, Proteus sp., Enterobacter sp.
–Pseudomonas aeruginosa
• Gram-Positive Aerobes (Usually in
combination with ß-lactams)
S. aureus and coagulase-negative staphylococci
Viridans streptococci
Enterococcus sp. (gentamicin)
20. Adverse Effects
• Nephrotoxicity
– Direct proximal tubular damage - reversible if caught early
– Risk factors: High troughs, prolonged duration of therapy,
underlying renal dysfunction, concomitant nephrotoxins
• Ototoxicity
– 8th cranial nerve damage – irreversible vestibular and
auditory toxicity
• Vestibular: dizziness, vertigo, ataxia
• Auditory: tinnitus, decreased hearing
– Risk factors: as for nephrotoxicity
• Neuromuscular paralysis
– Can occur after rapid IV infusion especially with;
• Myasthenia gravis
• Concurrent use of succinylcholine during anaesthesia
21. Prevention of Toxicity
a) Levels need to be monitored to prevent
toxicity due to high serum levels
b) To be avoided where risk factors for
renal damage exist
1) Dehydration
2) Renal toxic drugs
22. Mechanisms of Resistance
• Inactivation by Aminoglycoside
modifying enzymes
– This is the most important mechanism
23. Important Points
• Aminoglycosides should be given as a large single dose
for a successful therapeutic outcome
– Multiple small doses will lead to treatment failure and likely
to lead to renal toxicity
• Aminoglycosides are toxic drugs and require monitoring
– Avoid use in renal failure but safe in liver failure
– Avoid concomitant use with other renal toxic drugs
– Check renal clearance, frequency according to renal
function
24. Summary
• Restricted to aerobes
• Toxic, needs level monitoring
• Best used in Gram negative bloodstream
infections
• Good for UTIs
• Limited or no penetration
– Lungs
– Joints and bone
– CSF
– Abscesses
27. Mechanism of Action
• Bacteriostatic- usually
• Inhibit bacterial RNA-dependent
protein synthesis
–Bind reversibly to the 23S ribosomal
RNA of the 50S ribosomal subunits
• Block translocation reaction of the
polypeptide chain elongation
28. Spectrum of Activity
• Gram-Positive Aerobes:
– Activity: Clarithromycin>Erythromycin>Azithromycin
• MSSA
• S. pneumoniae
• Beta haemolytic streptococci and viridans streptococci
• Gram-Negative Aerobes:
– Activity: Azithromycin>Clarithromycin>Erythromycin
• H. influenzae, M. catarrhalis, Neisseria sp.
• NO activity against Enterobacteriaceae
• Anaerobes: upper airway anaerobes
• Atypical Bacteria
29. Mechanisms of Resistance -
Microlides
• Altered target sites
– Methylation of ribosomes preventing antibiotic binding
• Cross-resistance occurs between all macrolides
34. Mechanism of Action
• Prevent:
• Relaxation of supercoiled DNA before
replication
• DNA recombination
• DNA repair
35. Spectrum of Activity
• Gram-positive
• Gram-Negative (Enterobacteriaceae H.
influenzae, Neisseria sp. Pseudomonas
aeruginosa)
– Ciprofloxacin is most active
• Atypical bacteria: all have excellent activity
36. Summary
• Wide range of activity against Gram positive and
negative bacteria.
• Sepsis from Intra-abdominal and Renal Sources
– Coliforms (Gram negative bacilli)
• UTI
– E. coli
• Very good tissue penetration
• Excellent oral bioavailability
• High risk for C.difficile
38. Mechanism of Action
• Inhibit protein synthesis
• Bind reversibly to bacterial 30S ribosomal
subunits
• Prevents polypeptide synthesis
• Bacteriostatic
39. Spectrum of Activity
• All have similar activities
• Gram positives aerobic cocci and rods
– Staphylococci
– Streptococci
• Gram negative aerobic bacteria
• Atypical organisms
– Mycoplasmas
– Chlamydiae
– Rickettsiae
– Protozoa
40. Adverse Effects
• Oesophageal ulceration
• Photosensitivity reaction
• Incorporate into foetal and children bone
and teeth
Avoid in pregnancy and children
41. Summary
• Very good tissue penetration
• Use usually limited to;
– Skin and soft tissue infections
– Chlamydia
50. Use of Pharmacokinetics in Treatment
Beta lactams
Good/variable (Dependant on
individual antibiotic)
Soft tissue
Bone and joints
Lungs
CSF
Poor
Abscesses
Examples of good Tissue Penetrators
Tetracyclines
Macrolides
Quinolones
Clindamycin
Aminoglycosides
Good
Circulating organisms
Poor
Soft tissue
Bone and joints
Abscesses
Lungs
CSF
51. Key Message 2
• When selecting an antibiotic consider the
following;
– Where is the infection?
– Which antibiotics will reach the site of
infection
• Match the two and select your antibiotic
52. Key Message 3
• Always check the impact of an antibiotic
on other drugs that a patient is on
– Consult BNF or equivalent
58. PK/PD Principles in
Antibiotic Prescribing And
Prescribing in Organ Failure
SAHD May 17, 2013
Peter Gayo Munthali
Consultant Microbiologist
UHCW
Honorary Associate Clinical Professor
University of Warwick
59. Pharmacokinetics - Beta-
Lactams
• Absorption
– PO forms have variable absorption
– Food can delay rate and extent of absorption
• Distribution
– Widely to tissues & fluids
– CSF penetration:
IV – limited unless inflamed meninges
• Metabolism & Excretion
– Primarily renal elimination
– Some have a proportion of drug eliminated via the liver
– ALL -lactams have short elimination half-lives
60. Clinical Use - Beta- Lactams
• Cellulitis/Skin and soft tissues
• Commonest causes
– Beta haemolytic streptococci
– Staphylococcus aureus
• Which Antibiotics?
– Benzylpenicillin (Streptococci only)
– Flucloxacillin (Staphylococcus aureus and streptococci)
• Other beta lactams can be used but spectrum too wide
61. Clinical Use - Beta- Lactams
• UTI
– Commonest cause
• E. coli
– Which antibiotics
• Cephalexin
• Co-Amoxiclav
– Secondary choice, better non beta lactam alternatives exist
» Nitrofurantoin
» Trimethoprim
62. Clinical Use - Beta- Lactams
• Sepsis from Intra-abdominal and Renal
Sources
• Commonest causes
– Coliforms (Gram negative bacilli)
• Which antibiotics?
– Co-Amoxiclav
– Tazocin
– Meropenem/imipenem/ertapenem (ESBL
suspected)
63. Pharmacokinetics - Aminoglycosides
• All have similar pharmacologic properties
• Gastrointestinal absorption: unpredictable but always
negligible
• Distribution
– Hydrophilic: widely distributes into body fluids but very poorly into;
• CSF
• Vitreous fluid of the eye
• Biliary tract
• Prostate
• Tracheobronchial secretions
• Adipose tissue
• Elimination
– 85-95% eliminated unchanged via kidney
– t1/2 dependent on renal function
– In normal renal function t1/2 is 2-3 hours
64. Clinical Use 1 -
Aminoglycosides
• Sepsis from Intra-abdominal and Renal
Sources
• Commonest causes
– Coliforms (Gram negative bacilli)
• Which antibiotics?
– Gentamicin/Amikacin (with beta lactam and or
metronidazole)
65. Clinical Use 2 -
Aminoglycosides
• UTI
• Very effective in UTI as 85-95% of the drug
is eliminated unchanged via kidney
• Commonest cause
– E. coli
– Which antibiotics
• Gentamicin
– Secondary choice, better alternatives exist
» Nitrofurantoin
» Trimethoprim
» Beta lactams
66. Pharmacokinetics 1- Microlides
• Erythromycin ( Oral: absorption 15% - 45%)
• Short t1/2 (1.4 hr)
• Acid labile
• Absorption (Oral)
– Erythromycin: variable absorption of 15% - 45%
– Clarithromycin: 55%
– Azithromycin: 38%
• Half Life (T1/2)
– Erythromycin 1.4 Hours
– Clarithromycin (250mg and 500mg 12hrly) 3-4 & 5-7 hours respectively
– Azithromycin 68hours
– Improved tolerability
• Excellent tissue and intracellular concentrations
– Tissue levels can be 10-100 times higher than those in serum
• Poor penetration into brain and CSF
• Cross the placenta and excreted in breast milk
68. Adverse Effects - Microlides
• Gastrointestinal (up to 33 %) (especially
Erythromycin)
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Dyspepsia
• Thrombophlebitis: IV Erythromycin &
Azithromycin
• QTc prolongation, ventricular arrhythmias
• Other: ototoxicity with high dose erythromycin in
renal impairment
69.
70. Pharmacokinetics -
Fuoroquinolones
• Absorption
• Good bioavailability
• Oral bioavailability 60-95%
• Divalent and trivalent cations (Zinc, Iron, Calcium, Aluminum,
Magnesium) and antacids reduce GI absorption
• Distribution
• Extensive tissue distribution but poor CSF penetration
• Metabolism and Elimination
• Combination of renal and hepatic routes
71. Adverse Effects - Fluoroquinolones
• Cardiac
• Prolongation QTc interval
• Assumed to be class effect
• Articular Damage
• Cartilage damage
• Induced in animals with large doses
72. Resistance - Fluoroquinolones
• Altered target sites due to point mutations.
• The more mutations, the higher the resistance
to Fluoroquinolones
• Most important and most common
• Altered cell wall permeability
• Efflux pumps
• Cross-resistance occurs between
fluoroquinolones
73. Clinical Use 1-
Fluoroquinolones
• Sepsis from Intra-abdominal and Renal
Sources
• Commonest causes
– Coliforms (Gram negative bacilli)
• Which antibiotics?
– Ciprofloxacin
• High risk for C.difficile, safer alternatives
should be used
74. Clinical Use 2 -
Fluoroquinolones
• UTI
– Commonest cause
• E. coli
– Which antibiotics
• Ciprofloxacin
– High risk for C.difficile, safer alternatives should be
used
75. Pharmacokinetics - Tetracyclines
• Incompletely absorbed from GI, improved by
fasting
• Metabolised by the liver and concentrated in bile
(3-5X higher than serum levels)
• Excretion primarily in the urine except
doxycycline ( 60% biliary tract into faeces,40% in
urine)
• Tissue penetration is excellent but poor CSF
penetration
– Incorporate into foetal and children bone and teeth
76. Resistance - Tetracyclines
• Efflux
• Alteration of ribosomal target site
• Production of drug modifying enzymes
77. Clinical Use - Tetracyclines
• Cellulitis/Skin and soft tissues/ Bone
and Joint Infections
• Commonest causes
– Beta haemolytic streptococci
– Staphylococcus aureus
• Which Antibiotics?
– Doxycycline
80. Key Message 4&5
• Aminoglycosides are toxic drugs and require monitoring
– Avoid use in renal failure but safe in liver failure
– Avoid concomitant use with other renal toxic drugs
– Check renal clearance, frequency according to renal function
• Beta lactams are the safest antibiotics in renal and hepatic
failure
– Adjustments to dose may still be required in severe failure