Macrolides Flashcards

1
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Generic/Brand

A
  • Erythromycin ointment

- Azithromycin (AzaSite)

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2
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MOA

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  • Broad spectrum - inhibits bacterial protein synthesis of:
    1. Strep
    2. Staph
    3. Mycoplasma
    4. Corynebacterium
    5. gonorrhea
    6. syphilis
    7. Chlamydia
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3
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Indications

A
  • Acute bacterial ocular infections

- Prophylaxis of neonatal gonorrhea or chlamydial eye infections (Azithromycin)

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4
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Contraindications

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Hypersensitivity

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5
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Adverse Reactions

A

Minor ocular irritation (1-2%), redness, hypersensitivity reactions

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