Lincosamides Flashcards
1
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Clindamycin HCL Phosphate
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lincosamide
2
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action of lincosamides
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- both bacteriostatic and bactericidal
- suppresses protein synthesis by preventing by preventing peptide bond formation
3
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indications of lincosamides
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- staph
- strep
4
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side effects of lincosamides
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- D
- rash
- liver toxicity
5
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nursing considerations of lincosamides
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- admin oral med with full glass of water to prevent ulcer
- monitor for persistent V/D, fever, abdominal pain, cramping, and superinfections