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#1 Anti-Infectives Flashcards

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Monodox dosage

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100mg capsule or tablet every 12 hours

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Monodox generic

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doxycycline

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Monodox indications

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RTI
UTI
STD
Acne and skin infections

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Monodox counseling tips

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Sun sensitivity
Take with food to prevent upset stomach
Separate antacids/minerals (Ca,Mg,Al,Fe) 2 hrs before or 4 hrs after dose
May decrease effectiveness of oral contraceptives, use additional birth control during and for 1 week following last dose

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Amoxil generic

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amoxicillin

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Amoxil dosage

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250mg, 500mg capsule or tablet every 8 hours

875mg capsule or tablet every 12 hours

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Amoxil indications

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RTI
UTI
STD
Ear, nose, throat, skin infections

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Amoxil counseling tips

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May decrease effectiveness of oral contraceptives, use additional birth control during and for 1 week following last dose
Contraindicated if penicillin allergy

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Keflex generic

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cephalexin

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Keflex dosage

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250mg capsule every 6 hours

500mg capsule every 12 hours

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Keflex indications

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RTI
UTI
Ear, nose, throat, skin and bone infections

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Keflex counseling tips

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Caution if penicillin allergy

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Zithromax generic

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azithromycin

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Zithromax dosage

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Z-PAK - 2 250mg tablets together on day 1, then one tablet on days 2-5

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Zithromax indications

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RTI
STD
Ear, nose, throat, skin and eye infections

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Zithromax counseling tips

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Don’t swallow doses alongside an Al or Mg containing antacid

Take with food to prevent stomach upset

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Cipro generic

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ciprofloxacin

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Cipro dosage

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250,500,750mg tablet every 12 hours

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Cipro indications

A

RTI
UTI
STD
Skin, bone infections

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Cipro counseling tips

A

Dizziness - caution driving
Separate dairy, antacids, minerals by 2 hrs before or 6 hrs after dose
Sun sensitivity
May increase caffeine sensitivity

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Bactrim DS generic

A

sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (SMZ-TMP)

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Bactrim DS dosage

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1 Double Strength 800mg/160mg tablet every 12 hours

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Bactrim DS indications

A

RTI
UTI
HIV-associated infections

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Bactrim DS counseling tips

A

Sun sensitivity
Drink lots of water to avoid kidney stones
Contraindicated if sulfa allergy

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Macrobid generic

A

nitrofurantoin

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Macrobid dosage

A

100mg capsule every 12 hours

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Macrobid indications

A

UTI

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Macrobid counseling tips

A

Brown colored urine
Avoid Mg containing antacids during therapy
Take with food/milk to increase absorption

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Flagyl generic

A

metronidazole

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Flagyl dosage

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250,500mg tablet 2-4 times daily

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Flagyl indications

A

Abscess
Vaginosis
GI tract infection
STD

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Flagyl counseling tips

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Alcohol contraindicated during therapy and for 3 days following last dose
Temporary metallic taste in mouth
Headache

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Diflucan generic

A

fluconazole

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Diflucan dosage

A

150mg tablet as a single dose for vaginitis

100-200mg daily for 1-2 weeks for oral thrush

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Diflucan indications

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Fungal infections of the mouth, skin, vagina, HIV-associated

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Diflucan counseling tips

A

Report skin rash to prescriber

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Valtrex generic

A

valacyclovir

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Valtrex dosage

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500mg,1g 1-3 times daily

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Valtrex indications

A

Herpes viral infections of genitals
Cold sores
Shingles

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Valtrex counseling tips

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Headache
Does not prevent disease transmission
Drink lots of fluids to prevent accumulation in the kidneys

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