ABX counselling Flashcards
1
Q
Metronidazole
A
- no alcohol & 48hrs after Tx
- with/just after food
- gel - avoid strong sun light (acne)
- may discolour urine
- Rx: oral, BV, HP, DM foot infections
2
Q
Metronidazole & food
A
With or just after
3
Q
Nitrofurantoin
A
- with/just after food
- ADR - pulmonary
- LT use monitor LFTs
- UTI prophylaxis - at night/after trigger
- std release QDS
- MR release BD
- may discolour urine
4
Q
Nitrofurantoin & food
A
With or just after food
5
Q
Trimethoprim
A
- with or without food
- ADR - report bruising, unexplained bleeding, sore throat, mouth ulcers, high temp
- LT monitor U&E, FBC
- UTI - taken BD
- Rx: UTIs, acute diverticulitis, pyelonephritis
6
Q
Trimethoprim & food
A
With or without
7
Q
Amoxicillin
A
- common s/e - nausea, diarrhoea
- report severe diarrhoea with blood/mucous
- with or without food
- usually TDS
- liquid - may cause tooth discolouration, good oral hygiene
- Rx: chest, ear, oral infections
8
Q
Amoxicillin & food
A
With or without
9
Q
Doxycycline
A
- swallow capsule with >150ml water
- avoid sun beds & sun light - phototoxicity
- acne - 100mg OD
- chest infection - 200mg 1st day, 100mg OD
- don’t take indigestion remedies, Fe, Zn meds 2hrs before/after
- report headaches, visual disturbances - benign intracranial hypertension
10
Q
Doxycycline & food
A
- Swallow with water
- avoid Fe, Zn, indigestion remedies
11
Q
Clarithromycin
A
- alt for pen allergy
- teeth discolouration
- Rx: chest, ear, oral infections
- s/e: epistaxis, burping, dry mouth
- MR tabs with food
- SR taken BD
- avoid SIMVASTATIN
12
Q
Clarithromycin & food
A
MR tabs with food
13
Q
Ciprofloxacin
A
- report muscle weakness/pain/swelling in joints
- immediate attention - sudden SOB, swelling of ankles/feet/abdo, new palpitations
- report mood changes
- avoid NSAIDs
- tabs BD
- eye drops QDS
- ear drops BD
- don’t take milk, indigestion remedies, Fe/Zn 2hrs before/after
