List 1-Anti-infective Flashcards
Brand for: doxycycline monohydrate or hyclate
vibramycin, adoxa, monodox
Strengths: doxycycline monohydrate or hyclate
20mg, 50mg, 75mg, 100mg, 150mg
Frequency: doxycycline monohydrate or hyclate
q12h
Use: doxycycline monohydrate or hyclate
RTI (respiratory), UTI, Acne or skin infection, STI
Counseling: doxycycline monohydrate or hyclate
Sun-sensitivity; take w/food; no Ca, Fe, Mg, or Zn; can decrease oral contraceptive effectiveness
Brand for: amoxicillin
amoxil
Strengths: amoxicillin
250mg, 500mg, 875mg
Frequency: amoxicillin
q8h, q12h
Use: amoxicillin
RTI, UTI, STI, Ear nose throat infections (ENT), skin infections
Counseling: amoxicillin
may decrease oral contraceptive effectiveness, do not take if penicillin allergy
Brand for: cephalexin
keflex
Strengths: cephalexin
250mg, 500mg
Frequency: cephalexin
q6h, q8h
Use: cephalexin
RTI, UTI, ENT, skin and bone infections
Counseling: cephalexin
no Zn, do not take if cephalosporin allergy, caution with penicillin allergy
Brand for: azithromycin
zithromax, z-pak, tri-pak
Strengths: azithromycin
250mg, 500mg
Frequency: azithromycin
take 2 t po stat (500mg), then 1 t days 2-5 q24h
Use: azithromycin
RTI, STI, ENT, skin and eye infections
Counseling: azithromycin
no Al or Mg, QTc (heart rate) prolongation, do not take if macrolide allergy
Brand for: ciprofloxacin
cipro, ciloxan
Strengths: ciprofloxacin
250mg, 500mg, 750mg
Frequency: ciprofloxacin
q12h
Use: ciprofloxacin
STI, prostatitis, skin+bone, pneumonia, complicated UTI+RTI+abdominal infections
Counseling: ciprofloxacin
QTc (heart rate) prolongation, no Ca or Fe, sun-sensitivity, increased caffeine sensitivity, do not use if fluoroquinolone allergy
Brand for: sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (SMZ-TMP)
bactrim ds
Strengths: sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (SMZ-TMP)
800mg [S]/160mg [T]
Frequency: sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (SMZ-TMP)
q12h
Use: sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (SMZ-TMP)
RTI, UTI, HIV-associated infections
Counseling: sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (SMZ-TMP)
sun-sensitivity, take with 8oz water, do not use if sulfa allergy
Brand for: nitrofurantoin
macrobid, macrodantin
Strengths: nitrofurantoin
100mg
Frequency: nitrofurantoin
q12h
Use: nitrofurantoin
UTI
Counseling: nitrofurantoin
orange or brown urine, no Mg, take w/food or milk to increase absorption
Brand for: metronidazole
flagyl
Strengths: metronidazole
250mg, 500mg
Frequency: metronidazole
q6h, q8h, q12h
Use: metronidazole
abscess, vaginosis, GI infections, STI
Counseling: metronidazole
NO ALCOHOL, metallic taste, common headache as side effect
Brand for: fluconazole
diflucan
Strengths: fluconazole
100mg, 150mg, 200mg
Frequency: fluconazole
q24h, single dose for vaginitis
Use: fluconazole
mouth thrush, skin infection, vaginal infection, HIV-associated infections
Counseling: fluconazole
QTc (heart rate) prolongation, report skin rash to doctor
Brand for: valacyclovir
valtrex
Strengths: valacyclovir
500mg, 1g
Frequency: valacyclovir
q8h, q12h, q24h
Use: valacyclovir
herpes: genital and cold sores, shingles
Counseling: valacyclovir
headache side effect, does not prevent disease transmission (avoid sex when sores are present), drink lots of fluids to prevent kidney accumulation