cephalosporins Flashcards
1st gen
effective against gram+ and some gram-
2nd gen
1st+broader spectrum against other gram-
3rd gen
1st+2nd+increased resistance to destruction by beta-lactamases
4th gen
1st+2nd+3rd+highly resistant to beta-lactamases and has good penetration to CSF and can cross brain and blood
5th gen
1st+2nd+3rd+4th+effective against MRSA
identify the generation of the drug:
cefadroxil
1st
identify the generation of the drug:
cefazolin
1st
identify the generation of the drug:
cephalexin
1st
identify the generation of the drug:
cefaclor
2nd
identify the generation of the drug:
cefoxitin
2nd
identify the generation of the drug:
cefuroxime
2nd
identify the generation of the drug:
cefidinir
3rd
identify the generation of the drug:
cefixime
3rd
identify the generation of the drug:
cefotaxime
3rd
identify the generation of the drug:
ceftibuten
3rd