Cephs Flashcards
What ceph can have increased risk of bleeding and cause a disulfram reaction
- Cefotetan contains a NMTT side chain or which increases bleeding risk and can cause a disulfram rxn
What ceph does not need renal adjustments?
Ceftriaxone
What ceph is available in chewable?
Cefixime
What ceph covers some CRE bugs?
Ceftaz/avibactam
What PCN allergy should you not use cephs with?
Type 1 swelling, angioedema, anaphylaxis
Ceftriaxone contraindication?
Causes biliary sludging in neonates,
Conccurrent use of Calcium containing IV products in neonates <=28 days
What 4 cephs should be separated by 2 hours with antacids?
Cefditoren, cefuroxime, cefpodoxime, cefdinir
First gen cepha coverage?
Gram (+) cocci and preferred when using cephs for MSSA
1st gen cephs 2
Cefazolin, Cephalexin (Keflex)
Second gen cephs 1
Cefuroxime
3rd gen cephs 1
Cefdinir
3rd gen group 2: 1
Ceftazidime
4 gen cephs
Cefepime
5th gen cephs?
Ceftaroline (teflaro)
2nd gen cephs what two drugs and what is the added coverage
Cefotetan, cefoxitin
Added G (-) anaerobe coverage B. Fragalis