Drug Names Flashcards
What are the four classes of Beta-Lactam anitbiotics? What do these inhibit?
Inhibitors of Cell Wall Synthesis (ICWS)
- Penicillins
- Cephalosporins
- Monobactams
- Carbapenems
What are the other three classes of ICWS (NOT Beta-Lactam anitbiotics)? How is each administered?
- Vancomycin (IM, oral)
- Fosfomycin (oral)
- Bacitracin (topical)
What are the two important Natural Penicillins?
- Penicillin G
- Penicillin V
What are the three important Penicillinase-Resistant Penicillins?
- Nafcillin
- Dicloxacillin
- Oxacillin
What are the two Extended Spectrum Penicillins?
- Ampicillin
- Amoxicillin
What are the two Antipseudomonal Penicillins?
- Piperacillin
- Ticarcillin
What is the primary toxicity concern with Pencillins?
Allergy
What are the two first generation Cephalosporins?
- Cefazolin
- Cephalexin
What is the brand name for Cefazolin? How is it administered?
Cefazolin = Ancef
- IM, IV
First generation Cephalosporins
What is the brand name for Cephalexin? How is it administered?
Cephalexin = Keflex
- Oral
First generation Cephalosporins
What are the three second generation Cephalosporins?
- Cefuroxime
- Cefaclor
- Cefprozil
What is the brand name for Cefuroxime? How is it administered?
Cefuroxime = Zinacef
- IM, IV
Second generation Cephalosporins
What is the brand name for Cefaclor? How is it administered?
Cefaclor = Ceclor
- Oral
Second generation Cephalosporins
What is the brand name for Cefprozil? How is it administered?
Cefprozil = Cefzil
- Oral
Second generation Cephalosporins
What are the four third generation Cephalosporins?
- Ceftriaxone
- Cefixime
- Cefotaxime Sodium
- Ceftazadime
What is the brand name for Ceftriaxone? How is it administered?
Ceftriaxone = Rocephin
- IM, IV
Third generation Cephalosporins
What is the brand name for Cefixime? How is it administered?
Cefixime = Suprax
- Oral
Third generation Cephalosporins
What is the brand name for Cefotaxime Sodium? How is it administered?
Cefotaxime Sodium = Claforan
- IM, IV
Third generation Cephalosporins
What is the brand name for Ceftazadime? How is it administered?
Ceftazadime = Fortaz
- IM, IV
Third generation Cephalosporins
What is the one fourth generation Cephalosporins?
Cefepime