Erythromycin Flashcards
1
Q
What type of drug is Erythromycin
A
Macrolides
2
Q
How do macrolides work
A
stops protein synthesis at ribosomes
3
Q
Name 4 uses of Erythromycin
A
CAP
Cellulitis
Acute otitis media
Ulcer infections
4
Q
Name the type of bacteria that Erythromycin can effect
A
Gram - Cocci
Gram + Cocci
5
Q
Name 2 examples that Erythromycin can effect
A
Streptococcus
Neisseria
6
Q
Similar to Gentamicin, what 2 diseases does erythromycin effect
A
Myasthenia Gravis
Acute Porphyrias
7
Q
What drugs do Erythromycin contraindicate (3)
A
Hypokalaemia drugs
==> Amiodarone
==> Salbutamol
==> Dexamethasone
8
Q
What do we not give clarithromycin with
A
Statins
