Antibiotics Flashcards
What are 6 things you should always consider before starting abx?
1) most likely organism
2) have gram stain and C&S been done? results?
3) allergies
4) BUN and Cr (kidney fun)
5) current meds pt is on (drug interaction)
6) any other reason you may or may not want to give abx
What is the brand name for amoxacillin/clavulonic acid?
Augmentin
What is the brand name for piperacillin/tazobactam?
Zosyn
What is the brand name for ampicillin/sulbactam?
Unasyn
What is the brand name for linezolid?
Zyvox
What is the brand name for ertapenem?
Invanz
What is the brand name for daptomycin?
Cubicin
What is the brand name for tigecycline?
Tygacil
What is the brand name for TMP/SMX?
Bactrim
What is the brand name for ceftriaxone?
Rocephin
What is the brand name for moxifloxacin?
Avelox
What is the brand name for azithromycin?
Zithromax
What is the brand name for imipenem/cilastatin?
Primaxim
What is the brand name for dalfopristin-quinupristin?
Synercid
What is the brand name for clindamycin?
Cleocin
What is the brand name for metronidazole?
Flagyl
What is the dose for Augmentin?
(amoxicillin/clavulonic acid)
500 or 875mg PO BID
How much clavulonic acid is in Augmentin 500mg? Augmentin 875mg?
Both have 125mg
What is the indication for Augmentin?
PO abx for outpatient therapy of polymicrobial infections
What is the spectrum of activity for Augmentin?
Staph, Strep, Enterococci, Gram neg, anaerobes
not MRSA
Does Augmentin cover pseudomonas?
No
What is the dose for Zosyn?
(piperacillin/tazobactam)
3.375g IV q6h
Renal dose - 2.25g IV q6h
Alternate dose - 4.5g IV q6h
What is the indication for Zosyn?
approved for use in adults for treatment of moderated to severe diabetic foot infections (IV only)
What is the spectrum of coverage for Zosyn?
Staph, Strep, Enterococci, Gram neg, anaerobes
