Abx Flashcards
abx classes that inhibit protein synthesis
TAMCO
Tetracyclines (doxycycline) --> 30S Aminoglycosides (gentamicin) --> 30S Macrolides (Erythromycin) --> 50S Chloramphenicol --> 50S Oxazolidinones (linezolid)
Acute sore throat
Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Pen V)
Pen allergy: clarithromycin
Acute otitis media
amoxicillin
pen allergy: clarithromycin
Scarlet fever
Pen V
pen allergy: clarithromycin
Sinusitis
Pen V
pen allergy: clarithromycin
Acute exacerbation of COPD
Amoxicillin / Doxycycline / clarithromycin
Hospital Acquired pneumonia
co-amoxiclav
Community aquired pneumonia
Amoxicillin +/- clarithromycin
non pregnant UTI
Nitrofurantoin / trimethoprim
Men/children: trimethoprim
Pregnant: Nitrofurantoin / amoxicillin / cefalexin
pregnant UTI
Nitrofurantoin (avoid at term !!!)
/ amoxicillin / cefalexin
acute pyelonephritis
cefalexin / coamox
Acute prostitis
ciprofloxacin / ofloxacin / trimethoprim
suspected meningococcal disease
IV/IM Benxylpenicillin
oral candidiasis
miconazole oral gel
Threadworm
mebendazole 100mg stat
treat all household contacts
C diff
vacomycin
H Pylori
PPI + amoxicillin + clarithromycin / metronidazole