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Cephalosporins Flashcards

1
Q

Name the Cephalosporins
(3 Oral)
(7 IV)

A

Cefalexin
Cefaclor
Cefuroxime

Cefazolin
Cefepime
Cefotaxime
Cefoxitin
Ceftaroline
Ceftazidime
Ceftraixone

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Cephalosporins MOA

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Interferes with cell wall synthesis by decreasing cross linking of peptidoglycan’s, leading to cell lysis and cell death

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Are cephalosporins bactericidal or bacteriostatic?

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Bactericidal

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Cephalosporins Adverse Effects (common and infrequent)

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Diarrhoea
Nausea
Vomiting
C. diff

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Cephalosporins Adverse Effects (rare)

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Neurotoxicity
Thrombocytopenia
Renal Impairment

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