Antiinfectives - Chapter 12 Flashcards
Class of drugs that can be ototoxic and neprhotoxic
Aminocyclitols
Group of broad spectrum antibiotics with several generations
Cephalosporins
Antibacterial used to treat GI infections and Giardia
Metronidazole
Drug may cause aplastic anemia in humans (always wear gloves when handling)
Chloramphenicol
Brand name for Amoxicillin + Clavulanate
Clavamox
Brand name for Beta lacta inhibitor
Clavamox
Route of administration for Ampicillin
Parenteral
Shelf life of penicillins when prepared
7-14 days
Examples of Aminocyclitols
Amikacin
Gentamicin
Neomycin
Injectable antibiotic for skin disorders, lasts 14 days after SQ
Cefovecin (Convenia)
Class of drug that can cause staining of teeth and enamel hypoplasia
Tetracyclines
Go to drug for dental disease, also used for abscesses an osteomyelitis
Clindamycin
used in the treatment of tick borne diseases, care should be taken when using tablets in cats
*Mycoplasma haemofelis drug of choice
Doxycycline
What may occur if care isn’t taken when administering Doxycycline to cats
Esophageal strictures
Broad specturm drug class that includes Cipro, Baytril, Orbax
Quinolones