Anitbiotics 2 Flashcards
Fosfomycin (Dose)
Single Dose
Fosfomycin (treats)
acute cystitis
Tetracycline (treats)
acne
Tetracycline (adverse)
never in preg
No children under 8
stains teeth
photosensitivity
Erythromycin (special)
Safe to admin during pregnancy
Erythromycin (adverse)
GI upset. Not c. Diff related
Gentamicin (how)
Bactericidal (disrupts protein synthesis
Gentamicin (special)
Monitor Peek and troughs.
Kidney and Ears
Gentamicin (adverse)
nephrotoxicity
ototoxicity
Gentamicin (Contridictions)
Renal failure
Ciprofloxacin (treats)
UTI, pneumonia & anthrax
Ciprofloxacin (Special)
No one under 18
do not take while preg
Fluoroquinolones
Deep tendon rupture (tendonitis)
Metronidazole (treats)
C. Diff
Metronidazole (antiprotozoal)
Giardia
amebiasis
trichomoniasis