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Cephalosporins

Cephalosporins. B-Lactam antibiotics ( similar to penicillins) Broad spectrum Act by inhibition of cell wall synthesis Bactericidal Inactive against : enterococci, MRSA, legionella , mycoplasma, chlamydia spp.

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Cephalosporins

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  1. Cephalosporins B-Lactam antibiotics ( similar to penicillins) Broad spectrum Act by inhibition of cell wall synthesis Bactericidal Inactive against : enterococci, MRSA, legionella , mycoplasma, chlamydia spp. Widely used in surgical procedures to reduce the risk of post operative infections

  2. Classifications of cephalosporins FIRST GENERATION Cephalexin , po Cefazolin Cephalothin Cephradine , po Active against G+ cocci ( except.enterococci & MRSA ): s.pneumoniae, s.pyogenes,s. aureus, s. epidermidis Indicated for streptococcal pharyngitis ( e.g. cephalexin) Commonly used ( eg. Cefazolin) as prophylacic for surgical procedures. Modest activity against G- bacteria

  3. SECOND GENERATION Cefoxitin ( mefoxin ) Cefuroxime ( zinacef ) Cef. axetil ( zinnat ) Cefaclor ( ceclor ) Cefprozil ( cefzil ) Mainly effective against G- bacteria Modest activity against G+ bacteria Cefoxitin active against bowel anaerobes (B. fragilis ) Cefuroxim active against H. influenzae, M. catarrhalis, S. pneumoniae Cef. Axetil- oral form of cefuroxim Cefaclor active against H. influenzae, M. catarrhalis &E.coli Cefprozil- similar to cefaclor, c. axetil and augmentin- Liked by children Second Generations are used primarily for URTIs ( acute otitis media, sinusitis ) and Lower RTIs ( acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis)

  4. THIRD GENERATION Ceftriaxone ( rocephin ) Cefotaxime ( claforan ) Cetazidime ( fortum ) Cefoperazone ( cefobid ) Cefixime ( suprax ) They have enhanced G- activity, H. influenzae, N. meningitidis, N.gonorrhea, P. aeruginosae, M. catarrhalis, E.coli, most Klebsiella Ceftriaxone has long half-life . Not advised in neonates (interferes with bilirubin metabolism ) Cefotaxime preferred in neonate ( does not interfere with bilirubin metabolism ), as may ceftriaxone. Ceftazidime & cefoperazone have excellent activity against p. aeruginosae. Cefixime has similar activity to amoxicillin & cefaclor for actute otitis media

  5. Fourth Generation Cefipime Active against G+ bacteria than cefazolin against s. pyogenes, s.pneumoniae but lower against s. aureus. Similar to cefotaxime against E.coli & K. pneumoniae but for p. aeruginosa.

  6. Pharmacokinetics Cephalosporins are given parenterally and orally. Extent of binding to plasma protein vary from one to another. e.g. Cefazolin is 80% protein bound ( hence, long t1/2 ) Cephalexin is 10-15% protein bound Relatively lipid insoluble ( like penicillins ) Hence,do not penetrate cells or the CNS, except for third generations. Mostly excreted unchanged by the kidney (glomerular & tubular secretion ), except, ceftazidime & cefoperazone( glomerular) Probenecid slows their elimination and prolong their half-live ( except Ceftazidime & cefoperazone) Half-life 30-90 min; ceftriaxone 4-7 hr

  7. 1. Alternative to penicillin in allergic patients 2. Upper respiratory tract infections and otitis media cefaclor cefuroxime axetil cefixime cefprozil 3. Septicaemia caused by G- bacteria ( P.aeruginosae) A penicillin(eg.Piperacillin/ Ticarcillin) +aminoglycoside OR A cephalosporin(eg. ceftazidime ) + AG 4. Urinary tract infections Cefuroxime, Cefixime . 5. Prophlaxis in surgery Appendectomy ( bowel anaerobes ) eg. Cefoxitin Obstetrical &gynecological, urological, orthopedic procedures, etc ( S. aureus & S. epidermidis ) eg. Cefazoline 6. Meningitis- N. Meningitidis Ceftriaxone Cefotaxime( pref. in neonate) 7. Gonococcal infections Ceftriaxone Therapeutic uses

  8. Adverse effects 1. Hypersensitivity reactions- most common Anaphylaxis, bronchspasm, urticaria Maculopapular rash- more common 2. Nephrotoxicity ; esp. cephradine 3. Thrombophlebitis ( i.v admin. ) 4. Superinfections 5. Diarrhea-oral cephalosporins, cefoperazone, ceftriaxone & moxalactam. 6. cefamandole, moxalactam & cefoperazone may cause: a) bleeding disorders b) Flushing, tachycardia, vomiting with alcohol intake

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