DPC Antibacterials Flashcards
UTI
E. coli
Sinusitis, pharyngitis, otitis media
S. pneumoniae, H. flu, M. cat, Group A strep
Skin and soft tissue
S. aureus, Group A strep
CAP
S. pneumoniae, H. flu, M. cat
Beta lactams (bactericidal)
PCN
CPN
Carbapenems
Monobactams
Beta lactam AE
Allergic or hypersensitivity reactions
Seizures (high doses)
N/V/D
Interstitial nephritis
PCN common uses
Syphilis
Pharyngitis
Endocarditis
Dental infections
PCN counseling pearls
- finish entire Rx
- mild diarrhea
- take in intervals (empty stomach)
- refrigerate suspension (discard after 14 days)
- rash/hives: CPN are an option
- anaphylaxis: do not use CPN
Natural PCN
Penicillin G Penicillin V (Pen-Vee K, Veetids)
Antistaphylococcal PCN common uses
Skin and soft tissue infections
Antistaphylococcal PCN
Dicloxacillin
Cloxacillin
Aminopenicillins common uses
Otitis media, sinusitis, pharyngitis
H. pylori eradication
Aminopencillins
Ampicillin
Amoxicillin
B-lactam/B-lactamase inhibitor uses
Beta-lactamase inhibitor: MSSA, G- rods, H. flu, M. cat, anaerobes
Mixed infections (aspiration pneumonia, diabetic ulcers)
Bite wounds
Otitis media, sinusitis
B-lactam/B-lactamase inhibitor counseling pearls
- take with food to decrease stomach upset
- diarrhea is common
- refrigerate suspension (discard after 10 days)
B-lactam/B-lactamase inhibitor
Amoxicillin/clavulanate (Augmentin)
First gen CPN uses
Skin and soft tissue infections
First gen CPN
Cephalexin (Keflex)
Cefadroxil (Duricef)