Cephalosporins Flashcards

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CEPHALOSPORINS

Generic
Cefdinir

A

Brand
Omnicef

Form: Capsule, Suspension

Strengths:

Capsule - 300 mg

Suspension - 125 mg/5 mL, 250 mg/5 mL

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CEPHALOSPORINS

Generic
Ceftriaxone

A

Brand
Rocephin

Form: Injection

Strengths:

Injection - 250 mg, 500 mg, 1 g, 2 g, 10 g

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CEPHALOSPORINS

Generic
Cephalexin

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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

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CEPHALOSPORINS

Generic
Cefazolin

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Brand
Ancef

Form: Injection

Strength: Injection - 500 mg, 1 g, 2 g, 10 g, 20 g, 300 g

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CEPHALOSPORINS

MOA

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Inhibits bacterial cell wall growth

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CEPHALOSPORINS

ADRs

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Diarrhea, allergic reactions, rash

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CEPHALOSPORINS

Indication

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Utilized in multiple different types of infection ( ie, skin infections, prophylaxis for dental and surgical procedures, pneumonia, UTI)

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CEPHALOSPORINS

Additional Notes

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  • 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.
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