Antibiotics

Question 1

Clarithromycin

Answer 1

Macrolide
G+
Used in H. Pylori treatment
S.E. GI disturbance, skin rash

Question 2

Meropenem

Answer 2

Carbapenem
G+, G- and anaerobes
Similar structure to penicillin (avoid in penicillin allergic pts)
Used for: severe hospital infections, sepsis
S.E. GI disturbance, headache

Question 3

Vancomycin

Answer 3

Glycopeptide
G+
Used for: Infective endocarditis, c.diff
Nephro/ototoxic
Rotate infusion site

Question 4

Which antibiotic can not be prescribed to children under the age of 12 and why?

Answer 4

Tetracyclines

Because it can cause dental staining and hypoplasia by binding to the calcium in teeth