Antibiotic classes Flashcards
What are the 7 classes including miscellaneous?
Sulfonamides, beta-lactam (penicillin, cephalosporin), macrolide, tetracycline, aminoglycoside, quinolone, misc (vancomycin, metronidazole)
What are the drug names of sulfonamides?
Sulfamethoxazole
What are the drug names of penicillins?
Amoxicillin, ampicillin, piperacillin.
What are the drug names of cephalosporins?
Cefazolin, Cephalexin, cefoxitin
What are the drug names of macrolides?
Eryhtromycin, azithromycin, clarithromycin
What are the drug names of tetracyclines?
Tetracycline, doxycycline, tigecycline
What are the drug names of aminoglycosides?
Gentamicin, tobramycin, neomycin, streptomycin
What are the drug names of quinolones?
Ciprofloxacin, ofloxacin, levofloxacin, norfloxacin
What are two miscellaneous antibiotics?
Vancomycin and metronidazole
What classes are bactericidal?
Beta lactams, quinolones, vancomycin, aminoglycosides
What classes are bacteriostatic?
Sulfonamides, macrolides, tetracyclines
What antibiotic class has great oral absorption?
Quinolones
What antibiotic class has poor oral absorption?
Aminogylcosides
What drug class has adverse reactions including tooth discoloration, GI and superinfections?
Tetracyclines (T for tooth)
What class are a good alternative to beta lactam antibiotics for those who are allergic?
Macrolides
