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Cephalosporins Flashcards

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What are they used for?

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  • UTI (second line in pregnancy)
  • Sinusitis
  • Otitis media
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What are examples of first generation cephalosporins?

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  • Cefalexin
  • Cefadroxil
  • Cefradine
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What are examples of 2nd generation cephalosporins?

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  • Cefuroxime - poorly absorbed. needs to be given w food

- Cefaclor

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What are example of 3rd generation (parenteral) cephalosporins?

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  • Cefixime
  • Ceftriaxone
  • Cefotaxime
  • Ceftazamide
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What are the side effects of cephalosporins?

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  • Hypersensitivity - do not give if pt has a history of penicillin hypersensitivity. If theres no alternative give a 3rd gen or cefuroxime
  • Antibiotic-associated colitis - More common in second and 3rd generation
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