Drug List #2

Question 1

Zithromax
azithromycin
Use - Bacterial Infection
-mycin

Answer 1

Classification - Macrolide Antibiotic
Contra Indication - Hypersensitivity, Hepatic Dysfunction
Route - IV, oral
Symptoms - Flatulence, Gastritis, Headache
Dosage - 2mg/mL per 1 hr or 1mg/mL per 3 hr; QF: Do not take with antacids

Question 2

Bactroban
mupirocin
Use - Skin Infection

Answer 2

Classification - Topical Antibacterial
Contra indications - Hypersensitivity
Route - Topical Cream
Symptoms - burning, stinging, itching, pain
Dosage - apply small ammt to affected area with a pad three times daily for up to 10 days

Question 3

Augmentin
amoxicillin/ciavulanate
Use - Bacterial Infection
Combinations

Answer 3

Classification - Penicillin Combination Antibiotic
Contra indications - Hypersensitivity
Route - Oral
Symptoms - nausea, diarrhea, vaginal itching/discharge
Dosage - Administer at start of meal, 500 mg tab/12 hour or 250 mg tab/8 hour

Question 4

Bactrim, Spectra
Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole
Use - Bacterial Infection
Combinations

Answer 4

Classification - Sulfa Antibiotic
Contra Indications - hypersensitivity to this drug or other similar drugs
Route - Oral
Symptoms - loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting , painful/swollen tongue, dizziness, ringing in ears, fatigue, insomnia
Dosage - 15-20 mg/kg per 6-8 hrs for pneumonia and 8-10 mg/kg per 6-12 hours for other severe infections

Question 5

BenzaClin
clindamycin/benzoyl peroxide
Use - Acne
Combinations

Answer 5

Classification - Topical Antibiotic
Contra Indications - Hypersensitivity
Route - Topical
Symptoms - burning or stinging, itching or tingly feeling, dryness or peeling of applied skin, redness or other irritation
Dosage - Apply twice a day in the morning and the evening

Question 6

Ciprodex
ciprofloxacin/dexamethasone
Use - Bacterial External Ear Infection
Combinations

Answer 6

Classification - Quinolone/Corticosteroid
Contra Indications - hypersensitivity to the drug or similar drugs
Route - Otic
Symptoms - ear itching/pain, ear discomfort, rash, buildup of debris
Dosage - None described

Question 7

Diflucan
flucanazole
Use - Fungal Infection
-azole

Answer 7

Classification - Antifungal
Contra indications - hypersensitivity
Route - Oral
Symptoms - fast heartbeat, shortness of breath, sudden dizziness, fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms
Dosage -

Question 8

Altace
ramipril
Use - Hypertension
-pril

Answer 8

Classification - ACE inhibitor
Contra Indications - hypersensitive
Route - Oral
Symptoms - headache, cough, tired feeling, dizziness, spinning sensation, nausea, vomiting
Dosage -

Question 9

Vasotec
enalapril
Use - Hypertension
-pril

Answer 9

Classification - ACE inhibitor
Contra Indications - hypersensitive and allergies to angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor
Route - Oral, suspension
Symptoms - hypertension, heart failure
Dosage - The usual dose of enalapril is recommended for patients with a creatinine clearance more than 30 mL/min (serum creatinine of up to approximately 3 mg/dL). For patients with creatinine clearance less than or equal to 30 mL/min (serum creatinine more than or equal to 3 mg/dL), the first dose is 2.5 mg once daily. The dosage may be titrated upward until blood pressure is controlled or to a maximum of 40 mg daily.

Question 10

Zestril, Prinvil
lisinopril
Use - Hypertension
-pril

Answer 10

Classification - ACE inhibitor
Contra indication - hypersensitivity
Route - Oral
Symptoms - Dizziness, Hypotension, Creatinine Increased, Hyperkalemia
Dosage - For pediatric patients with glomerular filtration rate > 30 mL/min/1.73m², the recommended starting dose is 0.07 mg per kg once daily (up to 5 mg total). Dosage should be adjusted according to blood pressure response up to a maximum of 0.61 mg per kg (up to 40 mg) once daily. Doses above 0.61 mg per kg (or in excess of 40 mg) have not been studied in pediatric patients