#1 Anti-Infectives Flashcards
BRAND NAME: doxycycline - monohydrate or hyclate forms
Vibramycin, Adoxa, Monodox
COMMON STRENGTHS: doxycycline - monohydrate or hyclate forms
20mg, 50mg, 75mg, 100mg, 150mg
COMMON FREQUENCY: doxycycline - monohydrate or hyclate forms
q12h
INDICATIONS/USE: doxycycline - monohydrate or hyclate forms
Treatment of: RTI, UTI, STI, acne and skin infections
COUNSELING TIPS: doxycycline - monohydrate or hyclate forms
- 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
BRAND NAME: amoxicillin
Amoxil
COMMON STRENGTHS: amoxicillin
250mg, 500mg, 875mg
COMMON FREQUENCY: amoxicillin
q8h, q12h
INDICATIONS/USE: amoxicillin
Treatment of: RTI, UTI, STI, ENT, skin infections
COUNSELING TIPS: amoxicillin
- 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
BRAND NAME: cephalexin
Keflex
COMMON STRENGTHS: cephalexin
250 mg, 500 mg
COMMON FREQUENCY: cephalexin
q6h, q8h
INDICATIONS/USE: cephalexin
Treatment of: RTI, UTI, ENT, skin and bone infections
COUNSELING TIPS: cephalexin
- do not take vitamins or medication containing Zn++ for at least 3 hours after cephalexin
- contraindicated if cephalosporin allergy
- caution if penicillin allergy
BRAND NAME: azithromycin
Zithromax, Z-Pak, Tri-Pak
COMMON STRENGTHS: azithromycin
250mg, 500mg
COMMON FREQUENCY: azithromycin
Z-pak: 2 250mg tablets PO on day 1, then 1 tab days 2-5, q24h
INDICATIONS/USE: azithromycin
Treatment of: RTI, STI, ENT, skin and acne infections
COUNSELING TIPS: azithromycin
- 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