Clarithromycin Flashcards
1
Q
Class
A
Macrolide antibiotic
for eradication of
helicobacter pylori
2
Q
Action
A
Bactercidal
3
Q
Mechanism of Action
A
Kills bacteria by binding to
their ribosomes to inhibit
protein synthesis
4
Q
Clinical Use
A
Many peptic ulcers occur
secondary to H. Pylori
infection
Triple therapy
5
Q
Adverse effects
A
GI upsets
Diarrohea
Nausea
6
Q
what types of bacteria does clarithromycin activty include
A
many aerobic (gram pos and neg) bacteria, anerobic bacteria and some mycobacteria
7
Q
examples of bacteria Clarithromycin defeats
A
Staphylococcus aureus, S. pneumoniae, and S. pyogenes, Haemophilus influenzae, H. parainfluenzae, and Moraxella catarrhalis
8
Q
what is clarithromycin?
A
A macrolide antibiotic
