Infectious Disease drug classes Flashcards
1
Q
Penicillins
-cillin
A
Amoxicillin
“Amoxi-chillin’ with the Penicillins!”
2
Q
Cephalosporin
A
Cephalexin
“Cephalexin for fur and skin—Cephalosporin’s got your pet’s grin!”
3
Q
Monobactam
A
Vancomycin
“VANquish bacteria SOLO—Mono like a lone wolf!”
4
Q
Macrolide
A
Erythromycin
“Erythro-mycin throws a MACRO punch at bacteria!”
5
Q
Aminoglycoside
A
Gentamicin
“Gentle aminos go in, but they might destroy your kidneys!”
6
Q
Sulfonamide
A
sulfamethoxazole
“Sulfa-no more infections, thanks to Sulfamethoxazole!”
7
Q
Quinolone
A
Ciprofloxacin
“Ciproflocks to the bacteria like a Queen with a loan!”
