Antibiotics and their side effects Flashcards
1
Q
Benzyl penicillin
A
Risk of encephalopathy and convulsions
2
Q
Linezolid
A
Risk of haematological toxicity
3
Q
Vancomycin
A
Risk of nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity
4
Q
Daptomycin
A
Risk of peripheral neuropathy
5
Q
Ciproflaxin
A
Cannot be used in children
6
Q
Flucloxacillin
A
Risk of hepatotoxocity
7
Q
Clindamycin
A
Common cause of pseudo- membranous colitis
8
Q
Trimethoprim
A
Side effects
9
Q
Cephalosporins
A
Risk of C.diff infection
10
Q
Tetracyclines
A
Risk of hepatotoxicity
11
Q
Gentamicin
A
Risk of nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity
12
Q
Metronidazole
A
Risk of peripheral neuropathy
13
Q
Nitrofurantoin
A
Risk of peripheral neuropathy