Antibiotics AE Flashcards
1
Q
Penicillins
A
used for broad coverage - GI, hypersensitivity
2
Q
Cephalosporins
A
used for nosocomial infections - GI, hypersensitivity
3
Q
Carbapenems
A
GI
4
Q
Monobactams
A
used for PCN allergy, well tolerated
5
Q
Glycopeptides
A
Hypotension
6
Q
Aminoglycosides
A
Ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity
7
Q
Macrolindes
A
GI issues, QT prolongation, CYP inhibitors (DDI)
8
Q
Tetracyclines
A
GI, photosensitivity
9
Q
Streptogramins
A
Arthralgia, myalgia
10
Q
Oxazolidinones
A
GI, thrombocytopenia, serotonin syndrome
11
Q
Linocosamide
A
GI, can cause C-diff
12
Q
Fluoroquinolones
A
GI, phototoxicity, tendon rupture, significant hypoglycemia
13
Q
Nitroimidazole
A
GI, metallic taste, less common peripheral neuropathy
14
Q
Sulfonamide
A
allergy, Stevens-Johnson syndrome
