Antibiotics Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 4 C’s that increase risk of C.diff
A
- Clindamycin
- Cephalosporins
- Co-amoxiclav
- Ciprofloxacin (Quinolones)
2
Q
Is Clarithromycin in the C.diff 4 C’s?
A
NO!!!
3
Q
What is the empirical Tx for intra-abdominal infections?
A
Amox Met Gent
4
Q
What do Amox, Met, Gent each act on respectively…
A
Amox –> enterococcus + strep
Met –> ONLY Anaerobes
Gent –> All coliforms; mostly gram -ve + STAPH (incl. MRSA)