Antimicrobials – Antibacterials (Cephalosporins)

Question 1

What are cephalosporins indicated for?

Answer 1

infections caused by susceptible bacteria in the upper respiratory tract (ie. otitis media), skin, urinary tract and other tissues

Question 2

What are cephalosporins contraindicated in?

Answer 2

• patients with hypersensitivity to cephalosporins
• use with caution in patients with allergies to penicillins

Question 3

cephalexin (1)

Answer 3

first generation cephalosporin antibiotic

• Keflex* (brand name D/C)

Question 4

Dosage Forms and Strengths

Generic Cephalexin (3)

Answer 4

• tabs: 250, 500 mg
• caps: 250, 500 mg
• susp: 125 mg/5 mL, 250 mg/5 mL

Question 5

cefazolin (1)

Answer 5

first generation cephalosporin antibiotic

• Cefazolin*

Question 6

Dosage Forms and Strengths

Cefazolin

Answer 6

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Question 7

cefprozil (1)

Answer 7

second generation cephalosporin antibiotic

• Cefzil* (brand name D/C)

Question 8

Dosage Forms and Strengths

Generic Cefprozil (2)

Answer 8

• tabs: 250, 500 mg
• susp: 125 mg/5 mL, 250 mg/5 mL

Question 9

cefuroxime sodium (1)

Answer 9

second generation cephalosporin antibiotic

• Kefurox* (brand name D/C)

Question 10

Dosage Forms and Strengths

Kefurox (1)

Answer 10

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Question 11

cefuroxime axetil (1)

Answer 11

second generation cephalosporin antibiotic

• Ceftin*

Question 12

Dosage Forms and Strengths

Ceftin (1)

Answer 12

susp: 125 mg/5 mL

Question 13

Dosage Forms and Strengths

Generic Cefuroxime Axetil (1)

Answer 13

tabs: 250, 500 mg

Question 14

cefixime (1)

Answer 14

third generation cephalosporin antibiotic

• Suprax*

Question 15

Dosage Forms and Strengths

Suprax (2)

Answer 15

• tabs: 400 mg
• susp: 100 mg/5 mL

Question 16

ceftriaxone (1)

Answer 16

third generation cephalosporin antibiotic

• Rocephin* (brand name D/C)

Question 17

Dosage Forms and Strengths

Rocephin (1)

Answer 17

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Question 18

ceftazidime (1)

Answer 18

third generation cephalosporin antibiotic

• Fortaz* (brand name D/C)

Question 19

Dosage Forms and Strengths

Fortaz (1)

Answer 19

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Question 20

cefepime (1)

Answer 20

fourth generation cephalosporin antibiotic

• Maxipime* (brand name D/C)

Question 21

Dosage Forms and Strengths

Maxipime (1)

Answer 21

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