Anti-infectives Flashcards
Ampicillin
Trade: Totacillin
Classification: aminopenicillin
Notes: SZ, pseudomembranous colitis, serum sickness
Azithromycin
Trade: Zithromax
Classification: Macrolide
Notes: QT prolongation, torsade’s, increased LFTs
Cefazolin
Trade: Ancef
Classification: anti-infective, 3rd gen
Notes: max dose 12g/d, phlebitis at IV site
Ceftriaxone
Trade: rocephin
Classification: cephalosporin
Notes: injection site pain, tongue swelling, vag itching
Ciprofloxacin
Trade: Cipro
Classification: Anti-infective, fluoroquinolones
Notes: tendon rupture, insomnia
Gentamicin
Trade: Garamycin
Classification: Anti-infective, aminoglycoside
Notes: ataxia, ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity
Levofloxacin
Trade: Levaquin
Classification: anti-infective, fluoroquinolones
Notes: tendon rupture
Meropenem
Trade: Merrem
Classification: Carbapenem
Notes: thrush, hepatitis, apnea
Metronidazole
Trade: Flagyl
Classification: Anti-infective, antiprotozoals, antiulcer
Notes: aseptic meningitis, SJS, SZ
Miconazole nitrate
Trade: Miconazole
Classification: Antifungal
Notes: pruritus, vag burning, dermatitis
Mupirocin
Trade: Bactroban
Classification: Topical anti-infective
Notes: topical nasal, pharyngitis, rhinitis
Piperacillin/ tazobactam
Trade: Zosyn
Classification: Extended spectrum PCN
Notes: pseudomembranous colitis, pain, rashes
Rifaximin
Trade: Xifaxan
Classification: anti-infective
Notes: travelers diarrhea, IBS
Vancomycin
Trade: Vancocin
Classification: Anti-infective, aminoglycoside
Notes: Nephrotoxicity, use caution with renal failure