5. Anti-Infectives Flashcards

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Amikacin

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Aminoglycoside - Antibacterials

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Gentamycin

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Aminoglycoside - Antibacterials

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Tobramycin

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Aminoglycoside - Antibacterials

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Ertapenem

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Carbapenem - Antibacterials

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5
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Imipenem

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Carbapenem - Antibacterials

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Meropenem

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Carbapenem - Antibacterials

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Cefaclor (Keflor CD 375mg tab)

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Cephalosporins - Antibacterials
I : - Acute Otitis Media
- Respiratory Tract Infections
- Acute Sinusitis
D : - 375-750mg BD (Max 4g daily)
C : - This medication is to treat your infection
- Take as directed by your doctor for the duration directed
- This medication is best taken with food
- Swallow this tablet whole (Do not crush of chew tablet)
- Side effects you may notice: diarrhoea, C.Diff, Serum Sickness-Like Syndrome
- Serum Sickness-Like Syndrome : skin eruptions, athralgia/arthiritis (May last 6-12 days - full recovery usually after stopping medication)
M : - Clinical effect (fever?)
- Side Effects
- Compliance
- Prolonged Use (over 10 days) Full Blood Count, Renal Function

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Cefalotin

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Cephalosporins - Antibacterials

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Cefepime

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Cephalosporins - Antibacterials

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Cefotaxime

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Cephalosporins - Antibacterials

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Cefoxitin

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Cephalosporins - Antibacterials

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Ceftaroline

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Cephalosporins - Antibacterials

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13
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Ceftazidime

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Cephalosporins - Antibacterials

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14
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Ceftriaxone

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Cephalosporins - Antibacterials

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Cefuroxime (Zinnat 250mg tab)

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Cephalosporins - Antibacterials
I : - Acute Otitis Media
- Respiratory Tract Infections
- Acute Sinusitis
D : - 250-500mg BD
C : - This medication is to treat your infection
- Take as directed by your doctor for the duration directed
- This medication is best taken with food
- Swallow this tablet whole (Do not crush of chew tablet)
- Side effects you may notice: diarrhoea, C.Diff
M : - Side Effects
- Compliance
- Prolonged Use (over 10 days) Full Blood Count, Renal Function

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Cephalexin (Keflex 250mg, 500mg tab)

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Cephalosporins - Antibacterials
I : - Acute Otitis Media
- Respiratory Tract Infections
- Acute Sinusitis
D : - 250-1000mg BD -TDS (Max 4g daily)
C : - This medication is to treat your infection
- Take as directed by your doctor for the duration directed
- Side effects you may notice: diarrhoea, C.Diff
M : - Clinical effect (fever?)
- Side Effects
- Compliance
- Prolonged Use (over 10 days) Full Blood Count, Renal Function

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Cephazolin

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Cephalosporins - Antibacterials

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18
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Teicoplanin

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Glycopeptides - Antibacterials

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19
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Vancomycin

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Glycopeptides - Antibacterials

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Clindamycin (Cleocin 150mg tab)

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Lincosamides - Antibacterials
I : - Alternative in patients with penicillin and cephalosporin allergy (Dental, Skin, Soft Tissue, Bone infections)
- Bacterial Vaginosis
- Acne
- Malaria
- Treatment of PCP
D : 150-450 TDS
C : - This medication is to treat your infection
- Take as directed by your doctor for the duration as directed by your doctor
- Take with a full glass of water
- Stop taking medication and see your doctor if you develop diarrhoea
- Check with your doctor/pharmacist before taking ant antidiarrhoeals
- Side Effects include : C.DIFF (diarrhoea), Hepatotoxicity
M : - Clinical effect (fever)
- Side effects
- Compliance
- Prolonged treatment (over 10 days) : Full Blood Count, Hepatic and Renal Func

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21
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Lincomycin

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Lincosamides - Antibacterials

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Azithromycin (500mg tab)

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Macrolides - Antibacterials
I : - Chlamydia
- Strep pharyngitis/tonsillitis
- Community-Acquired Pneumonia
- Traveller’s Diarrhoea
D : 250-500mg daily or 1g STAT
C : - This medication is to treat your infection
- Take as directed by your doctor for the duration as directed by your doctor
- Take with a full glass of water
- Side Effects include : Infantile Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis
- Tell you doctor if your baby develops vomiting or is irritable when feeding
- Other side effects include : diarrhoea, abdominal pains and cramps, C.Diff, Prolong QT Interval
M : - Clinical effect (fever)
- Side effects
- Compliance

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Clarithromycin (Klacid 250mg tab)

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Macrolides - Antibacterials
I : - Eradication of H.Pylori
- Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
- Prevention and Treatment of Pertussis
D : 250-500mg BD
C : - This medication is to treat your infection
- Take as directed by your doctor for the duration as directed by your doctor
- Take with a full glass of water
- This medication interacts with a lot of other medications : Let your doctor and pharmacist know if you are taking other medications or start any medications whilst on this. (OTC and prescription)
- Side Effect : Taste Disturbance
- Other side effects include : diarrhoea, abdominal pains and cramps, C.Diff, Prolong QT Interval
M : - Clinical effect (fever)
- Side effects
- Compliance

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Erythromycin (Eryc 250mg cap , 400mg tab)

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Macrolides - Antibacterials
I : - Upper and Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
- Coral Cuts
- Chlamydia
- Acne
- Rosacea
D : 1-2g daily in 2-4 divided doses
C : - This medication is to treat your infection
- Take as directed by your doctor for the duration as directed by your doctor
- Take with a full glass of water on an empty stomach (1 hour before or 2 hours after food) unless if upsets your stomach, then take with food
- This medication interacts with a lot of other medications : Let your doctor and pharmacist know if you are taking other medications or start any medications whilst on this. (OTC and prescription)
- Side Effects include : Infantile Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis
- Tell you doctor if your baby develops vomiting or is irritable when feeding
- Other side effects include : diarrhoea, abdominal pains and cramps, C.Diff, Prolong QT Interval
M : - Clinical effect (fever)
- Side effects
- Compliance

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Roxithromycin (Rulide 150, 300mg tab)

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Macrolides - Antibacterials
I: - Upper and Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
- Community-Acquired Pneumonia
- Skin Infections
D : 150mg BD or 300mg D
C : - This medication is to treat your infection
- Take as directed by your doctor for the duration as directed by your doctor
- Take with a full glass of water
- This medication is best absorbed on an EMPTY STOMACH, at least 15mins before food : If it makes you feel sick, take it with food
- Crushed tablets may increase roxithromycin conc over tablets swallowed whole - increase risk of side effects
- Other side effects include : diarrhoea, abdominal pains and cramps, C.Diff, Prolong QT Interval
M : - Clinical effect (fever)
- Side effects
- Compliance

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Metronidazole (Flagyl 200mg, 400mg tab)

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Nitroimidazoles - Antibacterials
I : - Gram pos and neg anaerobic bacterial infections
- Protozoal Infections (giardiasis, Trichomoniasis)
- C.Diff
- Dental Infections
- Aspiration Pneumonia
- Lung Abscess
- Bacterial Vaginosis
- H. Pylori
- Rosacea
- Fungating Wounds
D : 200-400mg BD - TDS (Max 4g daily)
C : - This medication is to treat your infection
- Take as directed by your doctor for the duration as directed by your doctor
- Take with a full glass of water
- Take tablets with food to reduce stomach upset (Liquid is best absorbed on an empty stomach)
- This medication may make you feel dizzy or confused - do not drive or operate machinery if affected
- Avoid alcohol during treatment and for 24 hours after finishing course - can cause nausea, vomiting, flushing, headache, palpitations
- Stop taking medication immediately if you develop numbness, tingling, pain or weakness in hands or feet
- Side Effects : Nausea, Metallic Taste, Furry Tongue, CNS effects (headache, dizziness)
M : - Clinical Effect (fever?)
- Side Effects
- Compliance
- prolonged treatment (over 10 days) - Full Blood Count, Neurotoxic Reactions

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27
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Tinidazole (Simplotan, Fasigyn 500mg tab)

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Nitroimidazoles - Antibacterials
I : - Protozoal Infections
- Bacterial Vaginosis
D : 2g stat
C : - This medication is to treat your infection
- Take as directed by your doctor for the duration as directed by your doctor
- Take with a full glass of water
- Take tablets with food to reduce stomach upset
- Side Effects : Nausea, Metallic Taste, Furry Tongue, CNS effects (headache, dizziness)
M : - Clinical Effect (fever?)
- Side Effects
- Compliance
- prolonged treatment (over 10 days) - Full Blood Count, Neurotoxic Reactions

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28
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Amoxycillin

A

Penicillins - Antibacterials

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29
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Amoxycillin with Clavulanic Acid

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Penicillins - Antibacterials

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30
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Ampicillin

A

Penicillins - Antibacterials

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31
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Benzathine Penicillin

A

Penicillins - Antibacterials

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32
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Benzylpenicillin

A

Penicillins - Antibacterials

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33
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Dicloxacillin

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Penicillins - Antibacterials

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34
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Flucloxacillin

A

Penicillins - Antibacterials

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35
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Phenoxymethylpenicillin

A

Penicillins - Antibacterials

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36
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Piperacillin with Tazobactam

A

Penicillins - Antibacterials

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37
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Procaine Penicillin

A

Penicillins - Antibacterials

38
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Ticarcillin with Clavulanic Acid

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Penicillins - Antibacterials

39
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Ciprofloxacin

A

Quinolones - Antibacterials

40
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Moxifloxacin

A

Quinolones - Antibacterials

41
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Norfloxacin

A

Quinolones - Antibacterials

42
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Rifabutin

A

Rifamycins - Antibacterials

43
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Rifampicin

A

Rifamycins - Antibacterials

44
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Rifaximin

A

Rifamycins - Antibacterials

45
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Doxycycline

A

Tetracyclines - Antibacterials

46
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Minocycline

A

Tetracyclines - Antibacterials

47
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Tetracycline

A

Tetracyclines - Antibacterials

48
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Capreomycin

A

Antimycobacterials - Antibacterials

49
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Clofazimine

A

Antimycobacterials - Antibacterials

50
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Cycloserine

A

Antimycobacterials - Antibacterials

51
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Dapsone

A

Antimycobacterials - Antibacterials

52
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Ethambutol

A

Antimycobacterials - Antibacterials

53
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Isoniazid

A

Antimycobacterials - Antibacterials

54
Q

Pyrazinamide

A

Antimycobacterials - Antibacterials

55
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Streptomycin

A

Antimycobacterials - Antibacterials

56
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Aztreonam

A

Other Antibacterials - Antibacterials

57
Q

Colistin

A

Other Antibacterials - Antibacterials

58
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Daptomycin

A

Other Antibacterials - Antibacterials

59
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Fidaxomicin

A

Other Antibacterials - Antibacterials

60
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Haxamine Hippurate

A

Other Antibacterials - Antibacterials

61
Q

Linezolid

A

Other Antibacterials - Antibacterials

62
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Nitrofurantoin

A

Other Antibacterials - Antibacterials

63
Q

Sodium Fusidate

A

Other Antibacterials - Antibacterials

64
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Sulfadiazine

A

Other Antibacterials - Antibacterials

65
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Tigecycline

A

Other Antibacterials - Antibacterials

66
Q

Trimethoprim

A

Other Antibacterials - Antibacterials

67
Q

Trimethoprim with Sulfamethoxazole

A

Other Antibacterials - Antibacterials

68
Q

Fluconazole

A

Azoles - Antifungals

69
Q

Itraconazole

A

Azoles - Antifungals

70
Q

Ketoconazole

A

Azoles - Antifungals

71
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Miconazole

A

Azoles - Antifungals

72
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Posaconazole

A

Azoles - Antifungals

73
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Voriconazole

A

Azoles - Antifungals

74
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Anidulafungin

A

Echinocandins - Antifungals

75
Q

Caspofungin

A

Echinocandins - Antifungals

76
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Micafungin

A

Echinocandins - Antifungals

77
Q

Amphoteracin

A

Other Antifungals - Antifungals

78
Q

Flucytosine

A

Other Antifungals - Antifungals

79
Q

Griseofulvin

A

Other Antifungals - Antifungals

80
Q

Nystatin

A

Other Antifungals - Antifungals

81
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Pentamidine

A

Other Antifungals - Antifungals

82
Q

Terbinafine

A

Other Antifungals - Antifungals

83
Q

Aciclovir

A

Guanine Analogues - Antivirals

84
Q

Famciclovir

A

Guanine Analogues - Antivirals

85
Q

Ganiciclovir

A

Guanine Analogues - Antivirals

86
Q

Valaciclovir

A

Guanine Analogues - Antivirals

87
Q

Valganciclovir

A

Guanine Analogues - Antivirals

88
Q

Oseltamivir

A

Neuraminidase Inhibitors - Antivirals

89
Q

Zanamir

A

Neuraminidase Inhibitors - Antivirals

90
Q

Foscarnet

A

Other Antivirals - Antivirals

91
Q

Palivizumab

A

Other Antivirals - Antivirals