Cephalosporins Flashcards
CEPHALOSPORINS
Generic
Cefdinir
Brand
Omnicef
Form: Capsule, Suspension
Strengths:
Capsule - 300 mg
Suspension - 125 mg/5 mL, 250 mg/5 mL
CEPHALOSPORINS
Generic
Ceftriaxone
Brand
Rocephin
Form: Injection
Strengths:
Injection - 250 mg, 500 mg, 1 g, 2 g, 10 g
CEPHALOSPORINS
Generic
Cephalexin
Brand
Keflex
Forms: Capsules, Tablets, Suspension
Strengths:
Capsule - 250 mg, 500 mg
Tablet - 250 mg, 500 mg
Suspension - 125 mg/5 mL,
250 mg/5 mL
CEPHALOSPORINS
Generic
Cefazolin
Brand
Ancef
Form: Injection
Strength: Injection - 500 mg, 1 g, 2 g, 10 g, 20 g, 300 g
CEPHALOSPORINS
MOA
Inhibits bacterial cell wall growth
CEPHALOSPORINS
ADRs
Diarrhea, allergic reactions, rash
CEPHALOSPORINS
Indication
Utilized in multiple different types of infection ( ie, skin infections, prophylaxis for dental and surgical procedures, pneumonia, UTI)
CEPHALOSPORINS
Additional Notes
- Medications commonly start with “ceph-“ or “cef-“
- Cephalosporins are structurally similar to penicillins, thus an allergic reaction can occur if a patient is taking a cephalosporin and are allergic to penicillin.