Antibiotics Flashcards
Brand name
Amoxicillin
Amoxil
Brand
Amoxicillin/Clavulanic acid
Augmentin
Brand
Cefdinir
Omnicef
Brand name
Cefuroxime
Ceftin
Brand name
Cephalexin
Kaflex
Brand name
Penicillin
Penicillin VK
Beta-Lactams
Drugs in class
Amoxicillin
Amoxicillin/Clavulanic acid
Cefdinir
Cefuroxime
Cephalexin
Penicillin
MOA
Beta-Lactams
Inhibition of penicillin binding proteins t prevent bacterial cell wall growth, maintenance and homeostatsis
Cephalosporin
1st generation
Cephalexin
Cephalosporin
2nd generation
Cefuroxime
Cephalosporin
3rd generation
Cefdinir
Beta-Lactams
Contraindications and ADRs
- Allergy(Anaphylaxis,Serum sickness,SJS,DRESS)
- Altered Microbiome(lead to GI upset/diarrhea)
Beta-Lactam
Counsellling Info
- Beta-Lactams will not affect efficicay of OC
- Ensure to take antibiotics to completion
- Probiotics may help with antibiotic associated with diarrhea but not yeast infection
- Take with food
Fluorquinolones
Drugs in class
- Ciprofloxacin Oral
- Ciprofloxacin Otic
- Levofloxacin
- Gatifloxacin Opthalmic
Brand
Cirpofloxacin Oral
- Cipro
- Cipro XR
Brand
Ciproflaxacin Otic
- Ciprodex Otic
- Cetraxal
- Cipro HC
Brand
Levofloxacin
Levaquin
Brand
Gatifloxacin Opthalmic
- Zymar
- Zymaxid
MOA
Fluoroquinolones
Blocks bacterial DNA synthesis through inhibition of topoisomerase II (DNA) and Topoisomerase IV
BBW
Fluoroquinolones
- Tendon rupture
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Exacerbations of myasthenia gravis
ADRs
Fluoroquinilones
- QT Prolongation(low)
- C.difficile associated diarrhea
Containdications
Fluoroquinolones
Allergy
Counselling Points
Fluoroquinolones
- Will not affect OC efficacy
- Take to completion
- Probiotica help with associated diarrhea but not yeast infections
- Avoid taking with foods or drinks high in calcium(dairy,vitamins, other medications etc.)
Macrolides
Class
Gram Positive
Macrolides
Drugs in class
Clarithromycin
Erythromycin
Azithromycin
Brand
Clarithromycin
Biaxin