Antibiotics Flashcards
what ROA is penicillin V taken?
only available in oral
*penicillin G is available in IV, IM, and oral forms
why were aminopenicillins developed secondary to penicillins?
designed to increase Gram (-) coverage
Which antibiotics are metabolized by the liver?
nafcillin
metronidazole
clindamycin
Which aminopenicillin is better absorbed orally (most are given IV)?
amoxicillin
What is the drug of choice for animal bites?
augmentin (amoxicillin/ clavulanic acid)
which 2 aminopenicillin + beta-lactamase inhibitor drugs have high sodium load?
unasyn - ampicillin/ sulbactam
timentin - ticarcillin/ `clavulanic acid
What are the different genrations of cephalosporins for?
1st- Gram (+) cocci
2nd- inc. Gram (-) coverage
3rd- even more Gram (-) coverage
4th- good activity against both Gram (+) and Gram (-)
What is the DOC for surgical prophylaxis?
cefazolin - parenteral route
*1st gen ceph
which first generation ceph is good to treat Gram (+) soft tissue infections?
cephalexin
what are teh 2 important paerenteral 3rd gen ceph?
ceftriaxone
ceftazidime
what are the 2 oral 3rd gen ceph?
cefixime
cefdinir
what is the DOC for N. gonorrhea?
ceftriaxone
*is a 3rd gen ceph
how is ceftriaxone, a 3rd gen ceph eliminated?
biliary system
which cephalosporin has the longest half-life?
ceftriaxone
3rd gen
which ceph is the most active against P. aeruginosa?
ceftazidime
*3rd gen ceph