Abx ii Flashcards
Penicillin uses
g+
g- cocci
Penicillinase resistant abx uses
second generation penicillin
treats staph infections
Ampicillin/Amoxicillin uses
third generation penicillin
more effective against g- bacilli
Cephalosporin spectrum
broad
four generations, each has a broader spectrum
Cephalosporin uses
some g-
Imipenem spectrum
broad
Given with cilistatin to decrease toxicity
imipenem
Monobactams spectrum
narrow
aerobic
g- is resistant
Monobactams delivery
IV
Vancomycin uses
g+
limited effect against g-
use for multi drug resistance such as MRSA and endocarditis
Bacitracin uses
g+ staph and group A strep
Isonazid uses
first line drug for TB
Rifamycins uses
mycobacterium tuberculosis
m. avium
aerobic g+ cocci
Lincosamides uses
anaerobic g+ or g-
Macrolides uses
g+
other anaerobes not killed at oral administration levels