*Antimicrobials full drug list Flashcards
Amoxil®
Amoxicillin
Amoxicillin Drug class
Penicillin antibiotic
Amoxicillin indication or use
bacterial infection
amoxicillin
Amoxil®
amoxicillin quick facts
usually taken every 12 hours (twice a day) or every 8 hours (three times a day) with or without food; reconstituted must be stored at 2ᵒC-8ᵒC in a refrigerator.
Penicillin VK®
penicillin v potassium
penicillin v potassium
Penicillin VK®
penicillin v potassium drug class
penicillin antibiotic
penicillin v potassium indication or use
Bacterial infection
penicillin v potassium Quick Facts
reconstituted must be stored at 2ᵒC-8ᵒC in a refrigerator.
Avelox®
moxifloxacin (oral)
moxifloxacin (oral)
Avelox®
moxifloxacin (oral) Drug class
Quinolones
moxifloxacin (oral)
Bacterial infection
moxifloxacin (oral) Quick Facts
do not take with antacids; may cause photosensitivity; black box warning for tendon rupture
Cipro®, Proquin XR®
ciprofloxacin
ciprofloxacin
Cipro®, Proquin XR®
ciprofloxacin Drug Class
Quinolones
ciprofloxacin Indication or Use
Bacterial infection
ciprofloxacin quick facts
Can cause phototoxity-reactions. Avoid taking Calcium, Iron, Zinc, Magnesium or dairy products within 6 hours of taking medication due to decrease in-absorption; black box warning for tendon rupture; do not crush Cipro XR; store suspension at room temperature or in refrigerator for up to 14 days
Levaquin®
levofloxacin
levofloxacin
Levaquin®
levofloxacin Drug Class
Quinolones
levofloxacin Indication or Use
Bacterial infection
levofloxacin Quick Facts
do not take with antacids; may cause photosensitivity; black box warning for tendon rupture
Vigamox®
moxifloxacin (eye drops)
moxifloxacin (eye drops)
Vigamox®
moxifloxacin (eye drops) Drug Class
Quinolones
moxifloxacin (eye drops) Indication or Use
Bacterial conjunctivitis
moxifloxacin (eye drops) Quick Facts
opthalmic
Keflex®
cephalexin
cephalexin
Keflex®
cephalexin Drug Class
Cephalosporins
cephalexin Indication or Use
Bacterial infection
cephalexin Quick Facts
3-7% cross-sensitivity with Penicillin allergy
Vibramycin®, Adoxa®
doxycycline
doxycycline
Vibramycin®, Adoxa®
doxycycline Drug Class
Tetracyclines
doxycycline Indication or Use
Bacterial infection
doxycycline Quick Facts
do not take with antacids; no dairy; not for children; may cause photosensitivity; Preg category D; may cause discoloration of teeth