Antibiotics - Side Effects Flashcards
0
Q
Erythro/clarithro/azithromycin
A
GI discomfort
Prolonged QT
Hepatotoxicity (CYP3A4 inhibition)
Clarithromycin is an abortifacient
1
Q
Penicillins
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Hypersensitivity
2
Q
Oseltamivir
A
GI side effects
Headache
Fatigue
3
Q
Zanamivir
A
Bronchospasm
4
Q
Fluoroquinolones (floxacins)
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GI discomfort
Tendinopathies
Avoid in pregnancy
5
Q
Doxycycline
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Photosensitivity
Tooth discoloration
Bone growth inhibitor
6
Q
Amphotericin B
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Binds cholesterol
Decrease renal flow
80% have nephrotoxicity
7
Q
Voraconazole, Itraconazole
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Hepatotoxic
Neurotoxic
Alters hormone synthesis (avoid in pregnancy)
