General Information on A/B II Flashcards
1
Q
How is Quinolones similar to Cephalosporins? Elaborate.
A
Both Quinolones and Cephalosporins have 4 generation of drugs.
For the Quinolones:
1st generation: used to treat uncomplicated UTI
2nd gen: gram + cocci, gram - rods, mycoplasma and chlamydial infections
3rd gen: does a better job than 2nd gen
4th gen: gram + cocci, gram - rods, gram + bacilli, and aerobic organisms
2
Q
What is Ciprofloxacin a drug of choice for?
A
Anthrax Infections, Complicated UTI and GI tract infections.
3
Q
A pregnant woman is suffering from UTI. Which antibiotic will be safe for her?
A
Cephalosporins such as Cephalexin
Penicillins, Erythromycin and Clindamycin are also considered safe.
