Macrolides Flashcards
1
Q
Mechanism of action
A
Protein synthesis inhibitor
2
Q
Therapeutic uses
A
Whooping cough, legionarres, streptococcus, h influenzae, mycoplasma pneumoniae
3
Q
Side effects
A
Nausea vomiting diarrhea
Superinfections
Ototoxicity
Ventricular arrhythmias
Hepatotoxicity
Anemia
Neutropenia
4
Q
Suffix
A
Cin sometimes but not always
5
Q
Prototype drug
A
Erthromycin
6
Q
Considerations
A
Empty stomach preferred, but can take with meals if causes GI upset
Often used when patient has penicillin allergy
Take with 8 oz water only
