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#1 Anti-Infectives Flashcards

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BRAND NAME: doxycycline - monohydrate or hyclate forms

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Vibramycin, Adoxa, Monodox

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COMMON STRENGTHS: doxycycline - monohydrate or hyclate forms

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20mg, 50mg, 75mg, 100mg, 150mg

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COMMON FREQUENCY: doxycycline - monohydrate or hyclate forms

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q12h

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INDICATIONS/USE: doxycycline - monohydrate or hyclate forms

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Treatment of: RTI, UTI, STI, acne and skin infections

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COUNSELING TIPS: doxycycline - monohydrate or hyclate forms

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  • sun sensitivity: use sunscreens, avoid tanning beds
  • take with food to prevent stomach upset
  • do not take food, vitamins, or medication containing Ca++, Fe++, Mg++, or Zn++ within 2 hours before or after doxycycline
  • though unlikely, may decrease effectiveness of oral contraceptives; use additional form of birth control during and 1 week after last dose
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BRAND NAME: amoxicillin

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Amoxil

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COMMON STRENGTHS: amoxicillin

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250mg, 500mg, 875mg

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COMMON FREQUENCY: amoxicillin

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q8h, q12h

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INDICATIONS/USE: amoxicillin

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Treatment of: RTI, UTI, STI, ENT, skin infections

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COUNSELING TIPS: amoxicillin

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  • though unlikely, may decrease effectiveness of oral contraceptives; use additional form of birth control during and 1 week after last dose
  • contraindicated if penicillin allergy
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BRAND NAME: cephalexin

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Keflex

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COMMON STRENGTHS: cephalexin

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250 mg, 500 mg

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COMMON FREQUENCY: cephalexin

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q6h, q8h

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INDICATIONS/USE: cephalexin

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Treatment of: RTI, UTI, ENT, skin and bone infections

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COUNSELING TIPS: cephalexin

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  • do not take vitamins or medication containing Zn++ for at least 3 hours after cephalexin
  • contraindicated if cephalosporin allergy
  • caution if penicillin allergy
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BRAND NAME: azithromycin

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Zithromax, Z-Pak, Tri-Pak

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COMMON STRENGTHS: azithromycin

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250mg, 500mg

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COMMON FREQUENCY: azithromycin

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Z-pak: 2 250mg tablets PO on day 1, then 1 tab days 2-5, q24h

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INDICATIONS/USE: azithromycin

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Treatment of: RTI, STI, ENT, skin and acne infections

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COUNSELING TIPS: azithromycin

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  • do not take with an Al++ or Mg++ containing antacid
  • QTc prolongation occurs rarely, but possible interaction with many different medications
  • contraindicated if macrolide allergy
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BRAND NAME: ciprofloxacin

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Cipro, Ciloxan

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COMMON STRENGTHS: ciprofloxacin

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250 mg, 500 mg, 750 mg

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COMMON FREQUENCY: ciprofloxacin

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INDICATIONS/USE: ciprofloxacin

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Treatment of: STI, prostatitis, skin, bone, pneumonia, complicated UTI, RTI, abdominal infections

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COUNSELING TIPS: ciprofloxacin

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  • QTc prolongation occurs rarely, but possible interaction with many different medications
  • do not take food or medications containing Ca++, Fe++ within 2 hours before or after ciprofloxacin
  • sun sensitivity: use sunscreens, avoid tanning beds
  • may increase caffeine sensitivity
  • contraindicated if fluoroquinolone allergy
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BRAND NAME: sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (SMZ-TMP)

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Bactrim DS

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COMMON STRENGTHS: sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (SMZ-TMP)

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800mg [S] / 160mg [T]

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COMMON FREQUENCY: sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (SMZ-TMP)

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INDICATIONS/USE: sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (SMZ-TMP)

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Treatment of: RTI, UTI, HIV-associated infections

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COUNSELING TIPS: sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (SMZ-TMP)

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  • sun-sensitivity: use sunscreens, avoid tanning beds
  • take with at least 8 oz. water
  • contraindicated if sulfa allergy
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BRAND NAME: nitrofurantoin

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Macrobid, Macrodantin

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COMMON STRENGTHS: nitrofurantoin

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COMMON FREQUENCY: nitrofurantoin

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INDICATIONS/USE: nitrofurantoin

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Treatment of UTI

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COUNSELING TIPS: nitrofurantoin

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  • orange or brown urine is expected and not cause for concern
  • do not take food or medications containing Mg++ within 2 hours before or after nitrofurantoin
  • take with food/milk to increase absorption
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BRAND NAME: metronidazole

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COMMON STRENGTHS: metronidazole

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250mg, 500mg

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COMMON FREQUENCY: metronidazole

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q6h, q8h, q12h

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INDICATIONS/USE: metronidazole

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Treatment of: abscess, vaginosis, GI tract infections, STI

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COUNSELING TIPS: metronidazole

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  • contraindicated: alcohol use during therapy and for 3 days after last dose
  • metallic taste in mouth
  • headache common adverse effect
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BRAND NAME: fluconazole

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COMMON STRENGTHS: fluconazole

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100mg, 150mg, 200mg

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COMMON FREQUENCY: fluconazole

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q24h, single dose for vaginosis

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INDICATIONS/USE: fluconazole

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Treatment fungal infections of: mouth (thrush), skin, vagina, HIV-associated

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COUNSELING TIPS: fluconazole

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  • QTc prolongation occurs rarely, but possible interaction with many different medications
  • report any new skin rash to the prescriber
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BRAND NAME: valacyclovir

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COMMON STRENGTHS: valacyclovir

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COMMON FREQUENCY: valacyclovir

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q8h, q12h, q24h

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INDICATIONS/USE: valacyclovir

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Treats herpes viral infections of: genitals, cold sores, shingles

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COUNSELING TIPS: valacyclovir

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  • headache common adverse effect
  • does not prevent disease transmission [avoid sex when sores are present]
  • drink lots of fluids to prevent accumulation in kidneys

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