Macrolides Flashcards
0
Q
Macrolides MOA?
A
Affects bacterial protein synthesis
1
Q
Macrolides are bacteri static /
cidal?
A
Static
2
Q
Macrolide drugs (3)
A
Erythromycin
Azithromycin
Clarithromycin
3
Q
Clarithromycin is used for which bacteria that causes ulcers?
A
H-pylori
4
Q
A major toxicity to be aware of with macrolides
A
Hepatotoxicity
5
Q
Macrolides are used for
A
Strep
Lyme disease
STD
Respiratory infections
6
Q
Grapefruit can cause increase drug affect of
A
Erythromycin
7
Q
Used for respiratory infection, given with loading dose
A
Azithromyicin
