cephalosporins Flashcards
1
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indications of cephalosporins
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skin infections-stap, strep
2
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action of cephalosporins
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bactericidal
3
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adverse effects of cephalosporins
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GI upset, N/V/D, c diff, candidiasis
4
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indication of cephalexin/cefalexin
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skin infections, respiratory & sinus infections, UTIs, broad spectrum
5
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action of cephalexin/cefalexin
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destroys bacterial cell walls, bactericidal
6
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adverse effects of cephalexin/cefalexin
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N/V/D, supra infections of colitis (diarrhea, c diff), oral thursh, vaginal yeast infection
7
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contraindications of cephalexin/cefalexin
A
severe allergy to PCN or cephalosporins, caution in renal impairment & bleeding disorders
