Misc anti q4

What is the function of Clindamycin

Bactericidal Or bacteriostatic and inhibits protein synthesis

What is Clindamycin used for

Used for prophylaxis of abdominal surgery

Linezoid (Zyvox)

Inhibits protein synthesis

• used for VRE

What is the function Metronidazole (Flagyl)

Interferes with DNA synthesis

What is a contraindication of Metronidazole

Patients must avoid alcohol'; lacticacidosis; heart stops

Metronidazole is used for

parasites

Nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin)

interferes with enzymes that regular bacterial carbohydrtate metabolism and disrupting cell wall formation

What is nitrofurantoin used for?

UTI’s for women

Vancomycin Function

Binds to the cell wall and inhibits cell wall synthesis

Vancomycin is often reserved for

MRSA

What are adverse effects of Vanco?

Nephrotoxicity

Red man syndrome

• flushing, itching of the head, face, neck and upper trunks

• Blood vessels vasodialated

• Blood pressure goes down

Photosensitivity

What are some abx used for TB?

• RNA synthesis

  • Rifampin

  • Rifabutin

• Cell wall synthesis

  • Isonzid

  • Ethambutol