*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
Cleocin®
clindamycin
clindamycin
Cleocin®
clindamycin Drug Class
Lincomycin antibiotic
Zithromax®
azithromycin
clindamycin Quick Facts
none
clindamycin Indication or Use
Bacterial Infection
azithromycin
Zithromax®
azithromycin Drug Class
Macrolides
azithromycin Indication or Use
Bacterial infection
Bactroban®
mupirocin
azithromycin Quick Facts
do not take with antacids
mupirocin
Bactroban®
mupirocin Drug Class
Topical antibacterial
mupirocin Indication or Use
Skin infection
mupirocin Quick Facts
topical
Augmentin®
amoxicillin/clavulanate
amoxicillin/clavulanate
Augmentin®
amoxicillin/clavulanate Drug Class
Penicillin combination
amoxicillin/clavulanate Indication or use
Bacterial infection
amoxicillin/clavulanate Quick Facts
Must be refrigerated after reconstituted and disposed after 10 days; do not crush if Augment XR
trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole
Bactrim®, Septra®
Bactrim®, Septra®
trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole
trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole Drug Class
Sulfa antibiotic
trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole Indication or Use
Bacterial infection
trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole Quick Facts
Should betaken with plenty of water. Can cause phototoxicity reactions and hypersensitivity reactions.
BenzaClin®
clindamycin/benzoyl peroxide
clindamycin/benzoyl peroxide
BenzaClin®
clindamycin/benzoyl peroxide Drug Class
Topical antibiotic
clindamycin/benzoyl peroxide Indication or Use
Bacterial infection
clindamycin/benzoyl peroxide Quick Facts
topical
Ciprodex®
ciprofloxacin/dexamethasone
ciprofloxacin/dexamethasone
Ciprodex®
ciprofloxacin/dexamethasone Drug Class
Quinolone/corticosteroid
ciprofloxacin/dexamethasone Indication or Use
Bacterial external ear infection
ciprofloxacin/dexamethasone Quick Facts
otic (ear)
Diflucan®
fluconazole
fluconazole
Diflucan®
fluconazole Drug Class
Antifungal
fluconazole Indication or Use
Fungal infection; Candidiasis
fluconazole Quick Facts
Liver function test needed
Zovirax®
acyclovir
acyclovir
Zovirax®
acyclovir Drug Class
Antiviral
acyclovir Indication or Use
Viral Infections
acyclovir Quick Facts
none
Valtrex®
valacyclovir
valacyclovir
Valtrex®
valacyclovir Drug Class
Antiviral
valacyclovir Indication or Use
Viral Infections
valacyclovir Quick Facts
none
Plaquenil®
hydroxychloroquine sulfate
hydroxychloroquine sulfate
Plaquenil®
hydroxychloroquine sulfate Drug Class
Aminoquinolone
hydroxychloroquine sulfate Indication or Use
Antimalarial
hydroxychloroquine sulfate Quick Facts
none
Flagyl®
metronidazole
metronidazole
Flagyl®
metronidazole Drug Class
Nitroimidazoles
metronidazole Indication or Use
Bacterial and Protozoal Infections
metronidazole Quick Facts
do not drink alcohol while taking metronidazole; do not crush Flagyl ER