cephalosporins Flashcards
1
Q
first generation ceph
A
cephalexin
cephazolin
PEcK
2
Q
second generation ceph
A
cefaclor
cefuroxime
cefoxitin
HENPEcK
3
Q
third generation ceph
A
cefotaxime (men)
ceftriaxone (men)
ceftazadime (p aeurignosa)
4
Q
fourth gen ceph
A
cefepime
5
Q
fifth gen ceph
A
ceftaroline (MRSA, ORSA, VISA)
6
Q
cephalosporin - mechainsm
A
targets cell wall similar to penicillin
more stable to pH/temp