Antibiotics Flashcards
1
Q
Gentamicin, tobramycin, amikacin and kanamycin
Treatment of gram (-) bacterial infections
Administered IM or IV
Toxic effects: nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity
A
Aminoglycosides
2
Q
Effective against gram (+) cocci & bacilli
Administered by IV infusion
Toxic side effects occur in the therapeutic range (5 – 10 μg/mL)
Trough levels are monitored
Toxic effects: “red-man syndrome”, nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity
A
Vancomycin
3
Q
Characterized by erythematous flushing of the extremities
A
Red man syndrome
