Antibiotics Flashcards
Amoxicillin
Penecillin
GI, hypersensitivity
Amoxicillin/Clavulanate (augmentin)
Penecillin
GI, hypersensitivity
Piperacillin/Tazobactam (Zosyn)
Penecillin
GI, hypersensitivity
Cephalexin (Reflex)
Cephalosporins
GI, hypersensitivity
caution for PCN allergy
Cephtriaxone (Rocephin)
Cephalosporin
GI, Hypersensitivity
caution for PCN allergy
Vancomysin
Glycopeptide
Used for C. Diff, MRSA
hypotension, redman syndrome, nephrotoxicity
Gentamicin
Aminoglycosides
ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity
azithromycin (Z-pack)
Macrolides
NVD CYP450 inhibitors
Doxycycline
Tetracycline
well tolerated, photosensitivity, GI
contradicted in pregnancy and breast-feeding
Clindamycin
Lincosamide
GI, can cause C diff
ciprofloxacin
Flouroquinolones
GI, phototoxicity, tendon rupture, significant hypoglycemia
Levofloxacin (Levaquin)
Flouroquinolones
GI, phototoxicity, tendon rupture, significant hypoglycemia
Metronidazole (Flagyl)
Nitroimidazole
HA, vaginitis, nausea, metallic taste, neuropathy, vomit with alcohol
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim (Bactrim)
Antifolates
toxic empidermal necrolysis, Steven Johnsons syndrome
Inhibitors cell wall synth
Penicillin, cephalosporins, glycopeptides