Antibiotic side effects Flashcards
1
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Amoxicillin- characteristic side effect
A
rash with infectious mononucleosis
2
Q
Co-amoxiclav- characteristic side effect
A
cholestasis
3
Q
Flucloxacillin- characteristic side effect
A
cholestasis (usually develops several weeks after use)
4
Q
Erythromycin- characteristic side effect(s)
A
- GI upset
- Prolongs QT interval
5
Q
ciprofloxacin- characteristic side effect(s)
A
- lowers seizure threshold
- Tendonitis
6
Q
Metronidazole- characteristic side effect
A
Reaction following alcohol ingestion
7
Q
Doxycycline- characteristic side effect
A
Photosensitivity
8
Q
Trimethoprim- characteristic side effect(s)
A
- Rashes, including photosensitivity
- Pruritis
- Suppression of haematopoiesis