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Antibiotic drugs Flashcards

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What is antibiotics?

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These are medications that destroy or slow down the growth of bacteria.

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Alexander Fleming

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Discovered penicillin, the first natural antibiotic, in 1928.

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Antibiotic side effects

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Side effects can include diarrhea, an upset stomach, and nausea.

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Penicillins

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amoxicillin (Amoxil)

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Penicillins

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amoxicillin (Amoxil)

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Macrolides

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azithromycin (Zithromax) and erythromycin (Ery-Tab)

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Cephalosporins

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cephalexin (Keflex) and cefdinir (Omnicef)

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Fluoroquinolones

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ciprofloxacin (Cipro) and levofloxacin (Levaquin)

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Beta-lactams with increased activity

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amoxicillin/clavulanate (Augmentin)

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Urinary anti-infectives

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nitrofurantoin (Macrobid)

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Lincosamides

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clindamycin (Cleocin)

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