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Clindamycin: class/MOA/MOR Ans: Class: Lincomycin
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MOA: Inhibits protein synthesis by binding to 50s ribosome
(MLS Site)
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MOR: MLS beta type

Clindamycin: coverage, uses, resistance Ans: Bacterial
Coverage:


- MSSA, CA-MRSA


- strep pyogenes


- some anaerobes


- group B strep


Uses:


- Surgical prophylaxis & skin infections


- group B strep in pregnancy

- reduction of toxin production in strep & staph, dental
infections

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Resistance:

- Some MRSA, MSSA, Strep pyogenes, strep pneumoniae


Clindamycin: other Ans: - PO tx of cellulitis


- D-test is needed to confirm resistance for Ca-MRSA


- Alt to pen for surgery px but pt more likely to develop
surgical site infections.
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Erythromycin: class/MOA/MOR Ans: Class: Macrolide
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MOA: Inhibits protein synthesis by binding to 50s ribosome


MOR: MLS beta type


Erythromycin: coverage, uses Ans: Bacterial Coverage:


- S. pneumo


- cutibacterium acnes

Uses:


- Strep pharyngitis


- acne vulgaris


- gastroparesis (non-ABX indication)


Erythromycin: other Ans: - High incidence of GI ADEs (N/V/D)