Antibiotics Flashcards
What TAUC in-house antibiotic is a good alternative for patients who are allergic to Penicillin?
Clindamycin (Cleocin)
What is the dosage range and route for Clindamycin?
300-900 mg IVPB in a 500 mL or 1000 mL normal saline IV bag.
What is the common name for Ceftriaxone?
Rocephin
What are the possible side-effects of Cleocin?
Rashes and diarrhea
What are the dosages and routes that can Rocephin be administered?
1) 250-1000 mg IVPB in a 500-1000 mL normal saline IV bag.
2) 250-1000 mg IM diluted to 2.0 mL
What are the cautions for Ceftriaxone?
1) If the patient has an allergy to penicillin family antibiotics, speak with a provider before administering.
What is Rocephin and what is it used for?
It is a cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections.
What is the common name for Unasyn?
Ampicillin Sodium/Sulbactam Sodium
What is Unasyn and what is it used for?
Unasyn is a penicillin family antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections.
What is the range of doses and route by which Unasyn is administered?
1.5 g - 3 g IVPB in a 500-1000 mL normal saline IV bag
What are the cautions for Unasyn?
1) Contraindicated in patients with mononucleosis.
2) Use caution in patients with kidney disease or decreased renal function.
What is the common name for Cefazolin?
Ancef
What is the range of doses and route that Ancef can be given?
250 - 1000 mg IVPB in a 500-1000 mL normal saline IV bag
What is Cefazolin and what is it used for?
It is a cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections.
What are the cautions for Ancef?
1) Use lower dose in patients with decreased renal function.
2) If the patient has a penicillin allergy, check with the provider before administering.
