Drugs week 2

Question 1

Amoxicillin

Answer 1

Amoxil
Penicillin antibiotic
Bacterial infection
~usually taken every 12 hours (BID) or every 8 hours
(TID) with or without food; reconstituted must
be stored at 2ᵒC-8ᵒC in a refrigerator

Question 2

Penicillin v potassium

Answer 2

Penicillin VK
Penicillin antibiotic
Bacterial infection
~reconstituted must be stored at 2ᵒC-8ᵒC in a refrigerator

Question 3

Moxifloxacin

Answer 3

Avelox, Vigemox(optic)
Quinolones
Bacterial infection
~do not take with antacids; may cause photosensitivity; black 
box warning for tendon rupture

Question 4

Ciprofloxacin

Answer 4

Cipro
Quinolones
Bacterial infection
Can cause phototoxityreactions. Avoid taking Calcium, Iron,
Zinc, Magnesium, or dairy products within 6 hours of taking
medication due to decrease inabsorption; black box warning
for tendon rupture; do not crush Cipro XR; store suspension
at room temperature or in refrigerator for up to 14 days

Question 5

Levofloxacin

Answer 5

Levaquin
Quinolones
do not take with antacids; may cause photosensitivity; black
box warning for tendon rupture

Question 6

Cephalexin

Answer 6

Keflex
Cephalosporins
Bacterial infection
n 3-7% cross-sensitivity with Penicillin allergy

Question 7

Doxycycline

Answer 7

Vibramycin
Tetracyclines
~do not take with antacids; no dairy; not for children; may
cause photosensitivity; Preg category D; may cause
discoloration of teeth

Question 8

Clindamycin

Answer 8

Cleocin
Lincomycin antibiotic
Bacterial infection
~diarrhea, c diff culprit

Question 9

Azithromycin

Answer 9

Zithromax
Macrolides
Bacterial infection
do not take with antacids

Question 10

Mupirocin

Answer 10

Bactroban
Topical antibacteria
skin infection
topical