Title: Definitions
1Definitions
- Bacteremia Presence of bacteria in the blood
- Under normal circumstances, the blood is a
sterile environment
2Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS)
- An inflammatory response, to a wide variety of
clinical insults, characterized by two or more of
the following - Temperature greater than 38 oC (100.4 oF)
- Heart rate greater than 90 beats per min
- Respiratory rate greater than 20 breaths per min
- White blood cell count greater than 12,000/mL
3Sepsis
Sepsis is a systemic inflammatory response to a
documented infection In addition to preceding
criteria, at least one of the following must be
present Alteration in mental state Hypoxemia
(lower pressure of oxygen in blood) Elevated
plasma lactate
4Lipopolysaccharide is Part of the Outer Membrane
of Gram Negative Bacteria
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7- Bacterial lipopolysaccharides are toxic to
animals. When injected in small amounts LPS or
endotoxin activates several host responses that
lead to fever, inflammation and shock.
8- Endotoxins may play a role in infection by any
Gram-negative bacterium. The toxic component of
endotoxin (LPS) is Lipid A. The O-specific
polysaccharide may provide for adherence or
resistance to phagocytosis, in the same manner as
fimbriae and capsules.
9- The O polysaccharide (also referred to as the O
antigen) also accounts for multiple antigenic
types (serotypes) among Gram-negative bacterial
pathogens. - Thus, E. coli O157 (the Jack-in-the-Box and Stock
Pavillion E. coli) is 157 of the different
antigenic types of E. coli and may be identified
on this basis.
10Allergic Responses to Antibiotics
- Uticaria A skin rash involving dark red itchy
bumps.
11Allergic Responses
- Anaphylaxis A severe, life-threatening allergic
response, having many potential manifestations,
including loss of consciousness, labored
breathing, swelling of the tongue, low blood
pressure, etc.
12Shock
- Shock is characterized by low blood pressure
(hypotension) and tachycardia - Septic shock is a result of the infection itself
(bacteremia, sepsis). - Anaphylactic shock is an allergic response to a
foreign agent (antibiotic, bee sting, etc.)
13Vancomycin
Carbohydrate
Peptide Linkages
Vancomycin is called a glycopeptide, meaning
that it is a cyclic peptide, with sugar residues
attached to it.
14Discovery
Vancomycin was discovered in a soil sample sent
to the pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly by a
missionary in Borneo in the 1950s.
15Vancomycin Mechanism of Action
- Bacterial Cell Wall Synthesis (review)
- http//student.ccbcmd.edu/courses/bio141/lecguide/
unit2/control/ppgsynanim.html
Penicillin Mechanism of Action (review) http//stu
dent.ccbcmd.edu/courses/bio141/lecguide/unit2/cont
rol/penres.html
- http//student.ccbcmd.edu/courses/bio141/lecguide/
unit2/control/vanres.html - Link
16Mechanism of Action of Vancomycin
Vancomycin binds to the D-alanyl-D-alanine
dipeptide on the peptide side chain of newly
synthesized peptidoglycan subunits, preventing
them from being incorporated into the cell wall
by penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs). In many
vancomycin-resistant strains of enterococci, the
D-alanyl-D-alanine dipeptide is replaced with
D-alanyl-D-lactate, which is not recognized by
vancomycin. Thus, the peptidoglycan subunit is
appropriately incorporated into the cell wall.
17Vancomycin Uses
- Vancomycin is used to treat aerobic Gram
bacteria, including MRSA and strains of
penicillin-resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae - Vancomycin is most often administered
intravenously - Vancomycin can also be used to treat anearobic
Gram bacteria, including Clostridium difficile
(in the case of a GI infection, Vancomycin can be
administered orally). - Vancomycin cannot be used to treat Gram
bacteria, since the large size of the vancomycin
molecule prohibits its passing of the outer
membrane.
18Vancomycin Resistance
- Some Enterococci have developed resistance to
vancomycin (Enterococcus faecium and Enterococcus
faecalis). - These bacteria are called Vancomycin Resistant
Enterococci (VRE)
19- The mechanism of resistance involves the
transformation of the D-Ala-D-Ala linkage in the
peptide side chain into D-Ala-D-Lac (i.e.
replacement of the amide NH by an O) - This terminal linkage is still recognized by the
essential PBPs (so the cell wall can still be
constructed), but is not recognized by vancomycin
(thus resulting in resistance).
20Antimicrobial Activity of Vancomycin
Gram-positive bacteria Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Streptococcus pyogenes. Viridans group streptococci, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Some enterococci.
Gram-negative bacteria
Anaerobic bacteria Clostridium spp. Other Gram-positive anaerobes.
Atypical bacteria
21Daptomycin
Lipophilic Tail
- Daptomycin is called a lipopeptide antibiotic
- Approved for use in 2003
- Lipid portion inserts into the bacterial
cytoplasmic membrane where it forms an
ion-conducting channel. - Marketed under the trade name Cubicin
22Step 1 Daptomycin binds to the cytoplasmic
membrane in a calcium-dependent manner Step 2
Daptomycin oligomerizes, disrupting the
membrane Step 3 The release of intracellular
ions and rapid death
Link
23Uses of Daptomycin (Cubicin)
- Daptomycin is active against many aerobic
Gram-positive bacteria - Includes activity against MRSA,
penicillin-resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae,
and some vancomycin-resistant Enterococci (VRE) - Daptomycin is not active against Gram negative
strains, since it cannot penetrate the outer
membrane.
24- Primarily been used to treat skin and soft tissue
infections (complicated skin and skin structure
infections, including MRSA). - Also approved for S. aureus bloodstream
infections (bacteremia), including those with
right-sided infective endocarditis - Poor activity in the lung, thus not used for
pneumonia
25- Cubicin (Daptomycin) is administered
intravenously. - It is not orally bioavailable.
26Antimicrobial Activity of Daptomycin
Gram-positive bacteria Streptococcus pyogenes, Viridans group streptococci, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Staphylococci, Enterococci.
Gram-negative bacteria
Anaerobic bacteria Some Clostridium spp.
Atypical
27Rifamycins
- Rifampin is the oldest and most widely used of
the rifamycins - Rifampin is also the most potent inducer of the
cytochrome P450 system -
28The Rifamycins
Rifampicin (Rifampin)
Rifabutin (Mycobutin)
Rifaximin (Xifaxan (US), Spiraxin (EU))
Rifapentine (Priftin)
29- Therefore, Rifabutin (brand name Mycobutin) is
favored over rifampin in individuals who are
simultaneously being treated for tuberculosis and
HIV infection, since it will not result in
oxidation of the antiviral drugs the patient is
taking.
30- Rifaximin is a poorly absorbed rifamycin that is
used for treatment of travelers diarrhea.
31Mechanism of Action of Rifampin
- Rifampin inhibits transcription by inactivating
bacterial RNA polymerase
32- Resistance develops relatively easily, and can
result from one of a number of single mutations
in the baqcterial gene that encodes RNA
polymerase. - Therefore, Rifampin is rarely used as monotherapy
(i.e. not used as a single agent) but usually
combined with other antibiotics
33Uses of Rifampin
- Used, in combination with other drugs, to treat
Mycobacterium tuberculosis - Used to treat some Staphylococcal infections.
- Rifampin and the other rifamycins are orally
bioavailable.
34The Rifamycins include Rifampin, Rifabutin,
Rifapentine, and Rifaximin, all of which can be
administered orally. Rifampin can also be
administered parenterally.
Gram-positive bacteria Staphylococci
Gram-negative bacteria Haemophilus influenzae, Neisseria meningitidis
Anaerobic bacteria
Mycobacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Mycobacterium avium complex, Mycobacteriumleprae.
35Aminoglycosides
The structure of the aminoglycoside amikacin.
Features of aminoglycosides include amino sugars
bound by glycosidic linkages to a relatively
conserved six-membered ring that itself contains
amino group substituents.
36Aminoglycoside Mechanism of Action
- Aminoglycosides bind to the 30S subunit of the
bacterial ribosome, thereby inhibiting bacterial
protein synthesis (translation) - Link
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37The ribosome target of aminoglycosides is a
combination of RNA (below) and proteins
38Uses of Aminoglycoside Antibiotics
- Unlike vancomycin, the aminoglycosides have
excellent activity against Gram aerobic
bacteria - Their extensive positive charge enables them to
bind to and penetrate the negatively charged
outer membrane and get into the periplasm - They are further transported into the cytoplasm
by a bacterial transport system.
39- Bacterial resistance to aminoglycosides occurs
via one of three mechanisms that prevent the
normal binding of the antibiotic to its ribosomal
target - Efflux pumps prevent accumulation of the
aminoglycoside in the cytosol of the bacterium. - Modification of the aminoglycoside prevents
binding to the ribosome. - Mutations within the ribosome prevent
aminoglycoside binding.
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41The Aminoglycosides include Streptomycin,
Gentamicin, Tobramycin, and Amikacin (all
parenteral), as well as Neomycin (topical, oral).
42Aminoglycosides
Streptomycin
Streptomycin was the first aminoglycoside to be
discovered (1944) and it still valuable (in
combination with other antibacterial agents) in
the treatment of multidrug resistant tuberculosis
(although not a first line drug for tuberculosis)
43Aminoglycosides
Gentamicin
- Gentamicin is most commonly used of the
aminoglycosides - Active against aerobic Gram-negative infections
(and sometimes Gram positive) - Can be used synergistically, together with a cell
wall targeting agent (e.g. a penicillin) - Available in parenteral, opthalmic, and topical
formulations
44Aminoglycosides
Tobramycin
- Tobramycin has better activity against
Pseudomonas aeruginosa than does gentamicin - Tobramycin may be given either intramuscularly or
intravenously - It is also administered by inhaler, particularly
useful for individuals with cystic fibrosis
(frequently contract P. aeruginosa infections)
45Amikacin
- Amikacin has the broadest antimicrobial spectrum
of the aminoglycosides - It is more resistant to aminoglycoside-inactivatin
g enzymes than the other aminoglycosides - It is often used in hospitals where gentamicin-
and tobramycin-resistant microorganisms are
prevalent
46Neomycin
- Neomycin is widely used for topical
administration - Like other aminoglycosides, it is not absorbed
well orally, and is used to prepare the bowel for
surgery.
47The Aminoglycosides include Streptomycin,
Gentamicin, Tobramycin, and Amikacin (all
parenteral), as well as Neomycin (oral).
Gram-positive bacteria Used synergistically against some Staphylococci, Streptococci, Enterococci, and Listeria monocytogenes
Gram-negative bacteria Haemophilus influenzae, Enterobacteiaceae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Anaerobic bacteria
Atypical bacteria
Mycobacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Mycobacterium avium complex.
48Macrolides and Ketolides
The structures of erythromycin and telithromycin
Circled substituents and distinguish
telithromycin from the macrolides.
49Chemical Definitions
Ester Linkage
Cladinose Sugar
- Macrolide macrocyclic lactone (cyclic ester)
- Macrolide antibiotics usually have ring sizes of
14, 15, or 16 atoms
50Substituent allows telithromycin to bind to a
second site on the bacterial ribosome.
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52Mechanism of Action of Macrolide Antibiotics
- Macrolides bind tightly to the 50S subunit of the
bacterial ribosome, thus blocking the exit of the
newly synthesized peptide - Thus, they are interfering with bacterial
translation - Link
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53Uses of Macrolide Antibiotics
- Active against a broad range of bacteria
- Effective against some stphylococci and
streptococci, but not usually used for MRSA or
penicillin-resistant streptococci - Most aerobic Gram- bacteria are resistant
- Active against many atypical bacteria and some
mycobacteria and spirochetes
54The macrolide group consists of Erythromycin,
Clarithromycin, and Azithromycin (all oral, with
erythromycin and azithromycin also being
available parenterally).
Clariithromycin
Erythromycin
55Erythromycin reactions under acidic conditions
56Clarithromycin substitutes a methoxy group for
the hydroxy and improves acid stability
Methoxy group
Hydroxy group
Clariithromycin (14 membered ring)
Erythromycin (14 membered ring)
57Insertion of N into the ring
Azithromycin (15 membered ring)
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58The macrolide group consists of Erythromycin,
Clarithromycin, and Azithromycin (all oral, with
erythromycin and azithromycin also being
available parenterally).
Gram-positive bacteria Some Streptococcus pyogenes. Some viridans streptococci, Some Streptococcus pneumoniae. Some Staphylococcus aureus.
Gram-negative bacteria Neiseria spp. Some Haemophilus influenzae. Bordetella pertussis
Anaerobic bacteria
Atypical bacteria Chlamydia spp. Mycoplasma spp. Legionella pneumophila, Some Rickettsia spp.
Mycobacteria Mycobacterium avium complex, Mycobacterium leprae.
Spirochetes Treponema pallidum, Borrelia burgdorferi.
59Uses of Telithromycin (a ketolide)
- Telithromycin is approved for use against
bacterial respiratory infections - Active against most strains of Streptococcus
pneumoniae, including penicillin- and
macrolide-resistant strains - Also active against more strains of Staphylococci
- Only available in oral formulation
60Cladinose sugar replaced by ketone
Telithromycin A ketolide (14 membered ring)
61The related ketolide class consists of
Telithromycin (oral).
Gram-positive bacteria Streptococcus pyogenes, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Some Staphylococcus aureus
Gram-negative bacteria Some Haemophilus influenzae, Bordetella pertussis
Anaerobic bacteria
Atypical bacteria Chlamydia spp. Mycoplasma spp. Legionella pneumophila
62The Tetracycline Antibiotics
The structure of tetracycline
63Tetracycline Antibiotics
Tetracycline
Tigecycline
Doxycycline
64Mechanism of Action of the Tetracycline
Antibiotics
- The tetracyclines bind to the 30S subunit of the
bacterial ribosome and prevent binding by tRNA
molecules loaded with amino acids. - LINK
65Uses of the Tetracycline Antibiotics
- Main use is against atypical bacteria, including
rickettsia, chlamydia, and mycoplasmas - Also active against some aerobic Gram-positive
pathogens and some aerobic Gram-negative bacteria
66The Tetracycline Class of Antibiotics consists of
Doxycycline and Tigecycline (parenteral) as well
as Tetracycline, Doxycycline and Minocycline
(oral)
Gram-positive bacteria Some Streptococcus pneumoniae
Gram-negative bacteria Haemophilus influenzae, Neisseria meningitidis
Anaerobic bacteria Some Clostridia spp. Borrelia burgdorferi, Treponema pallidum
Atypical bacteria Rickettsia spp. Chlamydia spp.
67Tigecycline
68The antimicrobial activity of Tigecycline
(parenteral)
Gram-positive bacteria Streptococcus pyogenes. Viridans group streptococci, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Staphylococci, Enterococci, Listeria monocytogenes
Gram-negative bacteria Haemophilus influenzae, Neisseria spp. Enterobacteriaceae
Anaerobic bacteria Bacteroides fragilis, Many other anaerobes
Atypical bacteria Mycoplasma spp.
69Chloramphenicol
70Mechanism of Action of Chloroamphenicol
- Binds to the 50S subunit of the bacterial
ribosome, where it blocks binding of tRNA
71Uses of Chloramphenicol
- Severe toxicity limits utility
- The most serious side effect of chloramphenicol
treatment is aplastic anaemia (a condition where
bone marrow does not produce sufficient new cells
to replenish blood cells) - This effect is rare and is generally fatal there
is no treatment and there is no way of predicting
who may or may not get this side effect. - The effect usually occurs weeks or months after
chloramphenicol treatment has been stopped.
72Uses of Chloramphenicol
- However, despite its toxicity, chloramphenicol
has a wide spectrum of activity, that includes
many aerobic Gram-positive, Gram-negative,
anaerobic, and atypical bacteria
73The Antimicrobial Activity of Chloramphenicol
Gram-positive bacteria Streptococcus pyogenes, Viridans group streptococci. Some Streptococcus pneumoniae
Gram-negative bacteria Haemophilus influenzae, Neisseria spp. Salmonella spp. Shigella spp.
Anaerobic bacteria Bacteroides fragilis. Some Clostridia spp. Other anaerobic Gram-positive and Gram negative bacteria
Atypical bacteria Rickettsia spp. Chlamydia trachomatis, Mycoplasma spp.
74Clindamycin
75Mechanism of Action of Clindamycin
- Clindamycin binds to the 50S subunit of the
ribosome to inhibit protein synthesis
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77Uses of Clindamycin
- Clindamycin is a member of the lincosamide series
of antibiotics - Main utility is in treatment of Gram-positive
bacteria and anaerobic bacteria - Active against Staphylococcus, including some
strains of MRSA - Not useful against Gram-negative bacteria
78Toxicity of Clindamycin
- Clindamycin kills many components of the
gastrointestinal flora, leaving only Clostridium
difficile - This can result in overgrowth by C. difficile,
which is resistant
79The Antimicrobial Activity of Clindamycin (both
oral and parenteral)
Gram-positive bacteria Some Streptococcus pyogenes, Some viridans group streptococci. Some Streptococcus pneumoniae, Some Staphylococcus aureus
Gram-negative bacteria
Anaerobic bacteria Some Bacteroides fragilis, Some Clostridium spp. Most other anaerobes.
Atypical bacteria
80Streptogramins
81Mechanism of Action of Streptogramins
- Dalfopristin inhibits the early phase of protein
synthesis in the bacterial ribosome and
quinupristin inhibits the late phase of protein
synthesis. The combination of the two components
acts synergistically and is more effective in
vitro than each component alone. - Link
82Uses of the Streptogramins
- Have activity against Gram positive aerobic
bacteria - Including MRSA, penicillin-resistant
Streptococcus pneumoniae and some VRE (active
against vancomycin resistant Enterococcus
faecelis, but not Enterococcus faecium) - The Quinupristin/Dalfopristin mixture is marketed
as Synercid
83The Antimicrobial Activity of Quinupristin/Dalfopr
istin (parenteral)
Gram-positive bacteria Streptococcus pyogenes, Viridans group streptococci, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus, Some enterococci.
Gram-negative bacteria
Anaerobic bacteria
Atypical bacteria
84The Oxazolidinones
The structure of Linezolide
85- Binds to the 50S subunit and prevents association
of this unit with the 30S subunit.
86Mechanism of Action of the Oxazolidinones
- Binds to the 50S subunit and prevents association
of this unit with the 30S subunit. - LINK
87Uses of the Oxazolidinones
- Has excellent activity against most aerobic
Gram-positive bacteria, including MRSA and VRE. - Only oxazolidonone on the market now is
Linezolid, which is both oral and intravenous.
88The Antimicrobial Activity of Linezolid (both
oral and parenteral)
Gram-positive bacteria Streptococcus pyogenes. Viridans group streptococci, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Staphylococci, Enterococci.
Gram-negative bacteria
Anaerobic bacteria
Atypical bacteria
89The Sulfa Drugs
- LINK
- Most commonly used sulfa drug is a mixture of the
sulfa drug Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim - These two drugs work in synergy, with the
combination being superior to either drug alone. -
Sulfamethoxazole
Trimethoprim
90- This combination is known as co-trimoxazole,
TMP-sulfa, or TMP-SMX
91Mechanism of Activity of Sulfa Drugs
- Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole works by preventing
the synthesis of tetrahydrofolate (THF), an
essential cofactor for the metabolic pathways
that generate deoxynucleotides, the building
blocks of DNA.
92Tetrahydrofolic Acid Biosynthetic Pathway
- In the first step of the pathway, the
sulfonamides are mistaken for the natural
substrate, p-aminobenzoic acid (PABA) and the
drug acts as a competitive inhibitor of this
enzyme - In a later step, the trimethoprim acts as a
structural analog of dihydrofolate and therefore
inhibits dihydrofolate reductase
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96The Target of Trimethoprim is Dihydrofolate
Reductase (DHFR)
97Inhibitors of Dihydrofolate Reductase (DHFR)
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100Structural Resemblance of Sulfamethoxazole and
p-Aminobenzoic Acid
Sulfamethoxazole
p-Aminobenzoic Acid
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102Another sulfa drug is Dapsone, which is used to
treat Mycobacterium leprae
Dapsone
103Structural Comparison of Two Sulfa Drugs
104The Antimicrobial Activity of the Sulfa Drugs
Gram-positive bacteria Some Sreptococcus pneumoniae, Some Staphylococci, Listeria monocytogenes
Gram-negative bacteria Some Haemophilus influenzae, Some Enterobacteriaceae
Anaerobic bacteria
Atypical bacteria
Mycobacteria (Dapsone) Mycobacterium leprae
105The Fluoroquinolones
106Fluoroquinolones
107Mechanism of Action Quinolones
- Quinolone antibiotics inhibit bacterial DNA
gyrase (Gram negative bacteria) or Topoisomerase
IV (Gram positive bacteria) - Link
- LINK
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108Uses of the Quinolone Antibiotics
- Urinary Tract Infections fluoroquinolones are
more effective than trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
- Prostatitis
- Respiratory tract infections
- Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Infections
109Antimicrobial Activity of the Quinolones (oral)
Gram-positive bacteria Some Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes, Virdans group streptococci, Streptococcus pneumoniae
Gram-negative bacteria Neisseria spp. Haemophilus influenzae Many Enterobacteriaceae, Some Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Anaerobic bacteria Some clostridia spp, Some Bacteroides spp.
Atypical bacteria Chlamydia and Chlamydophilia, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Legionella spp
Mycobacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Mycobacterium avium complex, Mycobacterium leprae
110Metronidazole (Flagyl)
Metronidazole is used in the treatment of
infections caused by anaerobic bacteria
111Metronidazole Mechanism of Action
Metronidazole is a prodrug. It is converted in
anaerobic organisms by the redox enzyme
pyruvate-ferredoxin oxidoreductase. The nitro
group of metronidazole is chemically reduced by
ferredoxin (or a ferredoxin-linked metabolic
process) and the products are responsible for
disrupting the DNA helical structure, thus
inhibiting nucleic acid synthesis.
112Mechanism of Action of Metronidazole
- Metronidazole is selectively taken up by
anaerobic bacteria and sensitive protozoal
organisms because of the ability of these
organisms to reduce metronidazole to its active
form intracellularly.
113- Systemic metronidazole is indicated for the
treatment of - Vaginitis due to Trichomonas vaginalis
(protozoal) infection in both symptomatic
patients as well as their asymptomatic sexual
contacts - Pelvic inflammatory disease in conjunction with
other antibiotics such as ofloxacin,
levofloxacin, or ceftriaxone - Protozoal infections due to Entamoeba histolytica
(Amoebic dysentery or Hepatic abscesses), and
Giardia lamblia (Giardiasis) should be treated
alone or in conjunction with iodoquinol or
diloxanide furoate - Anaerobic bacterial infections such as
Bacteroides fragilis, spp, Fusobacterium spp,
Clostridium spp, Peptostreptococcus spp,
Prevotella spp, or any other anaerobes in
intraabdominal abscess, peritonitis, empyema,
pneumonia, aspiration pneumonia, lung abscess,
diabetic foot ulcer, meningitis and brain
abscess, bone and joint infections, septicemia,
endometritis, tubo-ovarian abscess, or
endocarditis - Pseudomembranous colitis due to Clostridium
difficile - Helicobacter pylori eradication therapy, as part
of a multi-drug regimen in peptic ulcer disease - Prophylaxis for those undergoing potentially
contaminated colorectal surgery and may be
combined with neomycin
114Antimicrobial Activity of Metronidazole (both
oral and intravenous)
Gram-positive bacteria
Gram-negative bacteria
Anaerobic bacteria Bacteroides fragilis, Clostridium spp. Most other anaerobes
Atypical bacteria
115Antimicobacterial Agents
- Mycobacterial infections are very slow
progressing - Many antibiotics have poor activity against slow
growing infections - Mycobacteria must be treated for a long time, and
therefore, may readily develop resistance to a
single antibiotic - Typically, several antibiotic agents are used
simultaneously
116Antimycobacterial Agents
Pyrazinamide
Rifampin
Ethambutol
117Mycobacterial Infections
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eyn/cellwall.html
118Mycolic Acids provide protection
- Mycolic acids are long fatty acids found in the
cell envelope of the mycolata taxon, a group of
bacteria that includes Mycobacterium
tuberculosis, the causative agent of the disease
tuberculosis. They form the major component of
the cell wall of mycolata species. - The presence of mycolic acids gives M.
tuberculosis many characteristics that defy
medical treatment. They lend the organism
increased resistance to chemical damage and
dehydration, and prevent the effective activity
of hydrophobic antibiotics. In addition, the
mycolic acids allow the bacterium to grow readily
inside macrophages, effectively hiding it from
the host's immune system.
119Mycobacterium Cell Wall
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121Mechanism of Action of Anti-Mycobacterial
Antibiotics
- Rifampin is an inhibitor of RNA polymerase
122- Isoniazide inhibits the synthesis of mycolic acid
123Mechanism of Action of Isoniazid
isoniazid
NADH
Isoniazid is a produg, that is activated by a
mycobacterial peroxidase, called KatG to form a
reactive free radical, which, in turn, reacts
with NADH to form a covalent adduct. The
reactive (isoniazid-derived) species is probably
an acyl radical (shown)
124Mechanism of Action of Isoniazid
This isoniazid-NADP adduct then forms a complex
with bacterial enoyl reductase (InhA),an enzyme
responsible for reducing double bonds during
fatty acid synthesis
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126- Pyrazinoic acid inhibits the enzyme fatty acid
synthetase I (FAS I), which is required by the
bacterium to synthesise fatty acids.
127- Ethambutol disrupts the formation of the cell
envelope by interfering with the enzyme that
forms the arabinogalactan polysaccharide (called
arabinogalactan transferase)
128Arabinogalactan
D-Galactose
- Arabinogalactan is a biopolymer consisting of
arabinose and galactose monosaccharides
129Arabinogalactan-mycolic acid adduct
130Targets of First Line anti-TB Drugs
131Overview of anti-mycobacterial drugs
132Antimicrobial Resistance
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139Homework Questions
- To which site on the ribosome do the
aminoglycoside antibiotics bind? - A high level of aminoglycoside resistance is
known to result from the A1408G mutation in
bacterial ribosomes. A potential solution would
be to design aminoglycosides that can bind more
tightly to this mutation. Why cant this be
achieved? - Discuss the advantages and the disadvantages of
using RNA as a drug target. - The activity o f daptomycin is highly dependent
on which alkaline earth metal? What is the
function of this metal in the mechanism of action
(MOA) of daptomycin? - At which ribosomal site do the oxazolidinones
bind? What accounts for their side effects in
patients undertaking prolonged treatment with
these drugs? - Why is azithromycin currently considered one of
the best of the macrolides? - Explain how tetracyclines gain access to the
cytoplasm of Gram-negative bacteria.