antibiotic give aways Flashcards
Phototoxicity reactions are common - patient needs to avoid direct sunlight and use high SPF sun creams if on this antibiotic.
Doxycycline
A carbapenem administered intravenously once a day.
Ertapenem
A penicillin not orally active. IV preparation used for treatment of meningitis and cellulitis
Benzylpenicillin
An antimetabolite. Used as first-line treatment for UTI.
Trimethoprim
First-line treatment for TB. Liver function tests are essential during treatment
Rifampicin
Used in patients with penicillin allergy as its spectrum of activity is similar. Withold statin during treatment with this drug
Clarythromicn
Brand name of Piperacillin & Tazobactam. Used as first-line for treatment of hospital-acquired pneumonia.
tazocin
Active orally and IV against MRSA. Weekly FBC monitoring is essential during treatment
Linezolid
A carbapenem with extended spectrum of activity against pseudomonas infection
Meropenem
Use this antibiotic family with caution in epilepsy as it can reduce seizure threshold
quinolones
An oral 1st generation cephalosporin. Used for treatment of UTI
Cefalexin
A penicillin predominantly active against staphylococcus. First-line treatment for cellulitis
flucloxicillin
A glycopeptide that causes red-man syndrome if administered too quickly
vancomycin
Active against anaerobic bacteria. Patients should avoid alcohol while on this antibiotic
Metronidazol
An aminoglycoside that inhibits protein synthesis. Serum drug level monitoring is required to detect accumulation
Gentamycin
