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DNA Inhibitors - Fluoroquinolones and Metronidazole Flashcards

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Q

Quinolone:

Nalidixic acid (NegGram)

A

Effective against enteric Gram - bacteria. NOT Pseudomonas

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Norfloxacin (Noroxin)

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Excellent Gram + coverage

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Lomefloxacin (Maxaquin)

Ofloxacin (Floxin)

Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)

A

Excellent Gram - and some Gram +

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Moxifloxacin (Avelox)

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Does not cover pseudomonas aeruginosa

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Gemifloxacin (factive)

A

Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis and mild-moderate pneumonia

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Levofloxacin (Levaquin)

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Excellent Gram - coverage and improved Staph coverage. Treats Legionella and Chlamydia atypical pneumonia

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Metronidazole (Flagyl)

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Kills obligate anaerobes and Protozoans

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Nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin)

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Kills many urinary pathogens, but NOT Pseudomonas, Klebsiella, Proteus, Serratia, Acinetobacter

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