Antibiotics, Antivirals, Antifungals Flashcards
Indications of amoxicillin (Amoxil)?
Staph/Streptococcus
Broad Spectrum Coverage
Brand name of amoxicillin?
Amoxil
Generic name of Amoxil?
amoxicillin
Contraindications of amoxicillin (Amoxil)?
Penicillin allergy
Side/Adverse effects of amoxicillin (Amoxil)?
NVD
Allergic Reaction
Nursing education of amoxicillin (Amoxil)?
Take PO with food
Monitor for superinfections (C. diff / candidiasis)
Unicorn of amoxicillin (Amoxil)?
Interactions with Warfarin & Oral Birth Control
Class of amoxicillin (Amoxil)?
Penicillin
Brand name of cephalexin?
Keflex
Generic name of Keflex?
cephalexin
Class name of cephalexin (Keflex)?
Cephalosporin
Prototype of cephalosporins?
cephalexin (Keflex)
Indications of cephalexin (Keflex)?
Broad-spectrum coverage
Contraindications of cephalexin (Keflex)?
Penicillin allergy
Side/Adverse effects of cephalexin (Keflex)?
Diarrhea Abdominal Cramps Rash/Itchiness Redness Edema
Nursing education of cephalexin (Keflex)?
Administer with food for GI issues
Monitor for superinfections
Avoid alcohol
Unicorn of cephalexin (Keflex)?
Interacts with Alcohol, Antacids, Oral Birth Control
Brand name of imipenem/cilastin?
Primaxin
Generic name of Primaxin?
imipenem/cilastin
Class of imipenem/cilastin (Primaxin)?
Carbapenems
Prototype of carbapenems?
imipenem/cilastin (Primaxin)
Indications of imipenem/cilastin (Primaxin)?
Broad spectrum coverage
Contraindications of imipenem/cilastin (Primaxin)?
Penicillin allergy
Lidocaine allergy
Adverse/side effects of imipenem/cilastin (Primaxin)?
Seizures
Nursing education of imipenem/cilastin (Primaxin)?
Monitor for superinfections
Monitor for seizures
Unicorn of imipenem/cilastin (Primaxin)?
Risk of seizures
Brand name of aztreonam?
Azactam
Generic name of Azactam?
aztreonam
Class of azteronam (Azactam)?
Monobactams
Prototype of monobactams?
azteronam (Azactam)?
Indications of azteronam (Azactam)?
Gram negative infections (e.g. E. coli)
Side/adverse effects of azteronam (Azactam)?
Rash
Nausea/Vomiting/Diarrhea
Nursing education of azteronam (Azactam)?
Deliver in exclusive IV
Monitor for superinfections
Unicorn of azteronam (Azactam)?
Can take with penicillin alergy
Brand name of vancomycin?
Vancocin
Generic name of Vancocin?
vancomycin
Indications of vancomycin (Vancocin)?
MRSA
C. diff
Penicillin Allergy
Contraindications of vancomycin (Vancocin)?
Renal problems
Side/adverse effects of vancomycin (Vancocin)?
Nephrotoxicity
Ototoxicity
Redman’s Syndrom
Nursing education of vancomycin (Vancocin)?
Take with food
Run frequent labs to monitor Kidney function (BUN, Creatinine)
Monitor IV every hour - can be very irritating
Trough level should be between 15-20 mcg/mL
Unicorn of vancomycin (Vancocin)?
Redman’s Syndrome
Indications of tetracycline?
Chlamydia Cholera Anthrax Pneumonia Acne
Contraindications of tetracycline?
Pregnant women
Children < 8 y/o
Side/adverse effects of tetracycline?
Superinfections Disruption of oral contraceptives Teeth stained yellow Long bone growth hindrance Photo-sensitivity
Nursing education of tetracycline?
Sun protection
No dairy with medication
Use alternate birth control
Unicorn of tetracycline?
Not for pregnant women or children < 8
Photosensitivity
Treats Acne
Class of erythromycin?
Macrolide
Prototype of Macrolides?
erythromycin
Indications of erythromycin?
Legionnaire's Disease Whooping Cough Chlamydia Pneumonia Diptheria
Contraindications of erythromycin?
Warfarin - Increases effect and causes easy bleeding
Adverse/side effects of erythromycin?
Nausea/Vomiting/Diarrhea
Ototoxicity
Superinfections
Nursing education of erythromycin?
Take with food for GI distress
Unicorn of erythromycin?
Ventricular dysrhythmia - Extended QT Segment
Class of gentamicin?
Aminoglycosides
Protoype of Aminoglycosides?
gentamicin
Indications of gentamicin?
E. coli
K. pneumonia
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Contraindications of gentamicin?
Pregnant or Breastfeeding women
Side/adverse effects of gentamicin?
Ototoxicity
Nephrotoxicity
Nursing education of gentamicin?
Take with food
Regularly draw labs to monitor Nephrotoxicity
Monitor hearing, balance, tinnitus for Ototoxicity
Trough level <= 1 mcg/mL
Toxic level >2 mcg/mL
Unicorn of gentamicin?
Can be yellow but should always be totally clear.
Trough level <=1
Toxic level > 2
Brand name of ciprofloxacin?
Cipro
Generic name of Cipro?
ciprofloxacin
Class of ciprofloxacin (Cipro)?
Fluoroquinolone
Prototype of fluoroquinolone?
ciprofloxacin (Cipro)?
Indications of ciprofloxacin (Cipro)?
Severe UTI
Anthrax
Contraindications of ciprofloxacin (Cipro)?
Prepubescent children
Black Box Warnings
Side/adverse effects of ciprofloxacin (Cipro)?
Dizziness, Headache Superinfection Confusion / CNS Issues Abdominal Pain Fatigue Hepatotoxicity
Nursing education of ciprofloxacin (Cipro)?
Risk education
Administer in dedicated IV
Monitor for liver issues (Jaundice, AST/ALT)
Monitor veins
Unicorn of ciprofloxacin (Cipro)?
Tendon Rupture (>65 y/o) Hepatotoxicity
Brand name of trimethoprim / sulfamethoxazole?
Bactrim
Generic name of Bactrim?
trimethoprim / sulfamethoxazole
Class name of trimethoprim / sulfmethoxazole (Bactrim?)
Sulfonamides
Prototype of sulfonamides?
trimethoprim / sulfmethoxazole (Bactrim?)
Indications of trimethoprim / sulfmethoxazole (Bactrim?)
UTI
Pneumonia
Otitis Media (children)
Contraindications of trimethoprim / sulfmethoxazole (Bactrim?)
Pregnant women
Children < 2 mo.
Side/adverse effects of trimethoprim / sulfmethoxazole (Bactrim?)
Nausea/Vomiting/Diarrhea
Superinfections
Steven Johnson Syndrome
Nursing education of trimethoprim / sulfmethoxazole (Bactrim?)
No alcohol
Increase water intake
If showing signs of Steven Johnson Syndrome, stop immediately
Unicorn of trimethoprim / sulfmethoxazole (Bactrim?)
Steven Johnson Syndrome
No Alcohol
Brand name of nitrofurantoin?
Macrobid
Generic name of Macrobid?
nitrofurantoin
Indications of nitrofurantoin (Macrobid)?
UTI
Contraindications of nitrofurantoin (Macrobid)?
Renal function issues
Side/adverse effects of nitrofurantoin (Macrobid)?
Nausea/Vomiting/Diarrhea
Peripheral Neuropathy
Reduced excretion
Nursing education of nitrofurantoin (Macrobid)?
Administer PO with milk or food for GI distress
Unicorn of nitrofurantoin (Macrobid)?
Treats UTIs due to concentration in urine.
Brand name of metronidazole?
Flagyl
Generic name of Flagyl?
metronidazole
Indications of metronidazole (Flagyl)?
Bacterial or protozoal infections
e.g. Malaria
Contraindications of metronidazole (Flagyl)?
Alcohol
Side/adverse effects of metronidazole (Flagyl)?
Nausea/Vomiting/Diarrhea
Seizures
Nursing education of metronidazole (Flagyl)?
Take with food
Administer in dedicated IV
Unicorn of metronidazole (Flagyl)?
No alcohol
Risk of seizures
Brand name of acyclovir?
Zovirax
Generic name of Zovirax?
acyclovir
Indications of acyclovir (Zovirax)?
Herpes - all forms
Side/adverse effects of acyclovir (Zovirax)?
Topical: burning/itching
PO: Nausea/vomiting/diarrhea
IV: nephrotoxicity
Nursing education of acyclovir (Zovirax)?
Administer topically with gloves
Generic herpes education
Unicorn of acyclovir (Zovirax)?
If delivered via IV: risk of nephrotoxicity
Indications of isoniazid (INH) & rifampin (Rifadin)?
Tuberculosis
Contraindications of isoniazid (INH) & rifampin (Rifadin)?
Renal / Liver dysfunction
Side/adverse effects of isoniazid (INH) & rifampin (Rifadin)?
Hepatotoxicity
Interference with oral contraceptives
Peripheral Neuropathy due to reduced B-6
DRESS
Nursing education of isoniazid (INH) & rifampin (Rifadin)?
Long dose (6-9 mos.), must fully complete Use alternate birth control
Unicorn of isoniazid (INH) & rifampin (Rifadin)?
Body fluids might turn red/orange/brown - not harmful
Stain contact lenses
DRESS = fever, rash, lymph adenopathy
Brand name of amphotericin B?
Fungizone
Generic name of Fungizone?
amphotericin B
Indications of amphotericin B (Fungizone)?
Systemic fungal infections
Contraindications of amphotericin B (Fungizone)?
Decreased renal function
Side/adverse effects of amphotericin B (Fungizone)?
Fever, chills, nausea
Hypotension, tachycardia
Infusion reactions - must infuse slowly
Extreme nephrotoxicity
Nursing education of amphotericin B (Fungizone)?
Must monitor lots of labs to protect kidneys
Unicorn of amphotericin B (Fungizone)?
Very hard on body and veins
Pretreat with tylenol, antihistimine, antiemetic
Administer via large vein, check frequently for patency
Brand name of ketoconazole?
Nizoral
Generic name of Nizoral?
Ketoconazole
Indications of ketoconazole (Nizoral)?
Cutaneous fungal infections
e.g. Tinea Pedis (Athlete’s Foot)
Side/adverse effects of ketoconazole (Nizoral)?
Skin irritation
Unicorn of ketoconazole (Nizoral)?
Exclusive topical antifungal