antibiotics 3 Flashcards
anti-anaerobic to treat BV, Giardiasis, H. pylori, C. difficile
Metronidazole (Flagyl)
used for multidrug resistant Gr+, VRE, and MRSA
Zovox (oxazolidinones)
Suppresses bacterial growth by inhibiting mycloic acid
INH
Hepatotoxicity, peripheral neuropathy, Vit B6 deficiency
INH
aminoglycosides
gentamycin
tobramycin
amikacin
can cause serious toxicity to ears and kidneys
aminoglycosides
macrolides
macrolides
erythromycin
azithromycin
Okay to give for BV in all trimesters
flagyl (metronidazole)
most common protozoans
trichomonads
giardia
hikers diarrhea
Giardia
sexually transmitted infection treated with mtronidazole
Trichomonas vaginalis
Drugs for TB
isoniazid (INH)
rifampin (Rifadin)
Factors that create resistance
Rx for Abx when not needed Incorrect dosing Beta-lactamase Antibacterial soaps/triclosan Overuse in animals
Gram positive bacteria
staph
strep
enterococci
Criteria to treat flu
children less than 2 adults 65 or older chronic conditions pregnant or postpartum (w weeks) less than 19 yo long-term aspirin Immunosuppressed Americal indians morbidly obese longer term care