Macrolides Flashcards
1
Q
Generic/Brand
A
- Erythromycin ointment
- Azithromycin (AzaSite)
2
Q
MOA
A
- Broad spectrum - inhibits bacterial protein synthesis of:
- Strep
- Staph
- Mycoplasma
- Corynebacterium
- gonorrhea
- syphilis
- Chlamydia
3
Q
Indications
A
- Acute bacterial ocular infections
- Prophylaxis of neonatal gonorrhea or chlamydial eye infections (Azithromycin)
4
Q
Contraindications
A
Hypersensitivity
5
Q
Adverse Reactions
A
Minor ocular irritation (1-2%), redness, hypersensitivity reactions