Medication List 1: Anti-Infectives Flashcards

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Anti-bacterials (antibiotics)

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doxycycline, amoxicillin, cephalexin, azithromycin, ciprofloxacin, sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim, nitrofurantoin, metronidazole

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Doxycycline: brands

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Vibramycin, Adoxa, Monodox

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Doxycycline: common strengths

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20mg, 50mg, 75mg, 100mg, 150mg

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Doxycycline: common frequency

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q12h

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Doxycycline: indications/use

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RTI, UTI, STI, acne and skin infections

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Doxycycline: counseling tips and important info

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-sun sensitivity
-take with food to prevent stomach upset
-Do not take with: Ca++, Fe++, Mg++, Zn++ within 2 hours of taking doxy
-May decrease effectiveness of oral contraceptives (OC); use additional form of (BC) during and 1 wk after last dose

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Amoxicillin: brands

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Amoxil

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Amoxicillin: common strengths

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250mg, 500mg, 875mg

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Amoxicillin: common frequency

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q8h, q12h

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Amoxicillin: indications/use

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RTI, UTI, STI, ENT infections, skin infections

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Amoxicillin: counseling tips and important info

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-May decrease effectiveness of oral contraceptives (OC); use additional form of (BC) during and 1 wk after last dose
-contraindicated if penicillin allergy

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Cephalexin: brands

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Keflex

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Cephalexin: common strengths

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250mg, 500mg

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Cephalexin: common frequency

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q6h, q8h

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Cephalexin: indications/use

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RTI, UTI, ENT, skin and bone infections, skin disease states

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Cephalexin: counseling tips and important info

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-do not take with Zn++ for at least 3 hours after taking
-contraindicated if cephalosporin allergy
-caution if penicillin allergy

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Azithromycin: brands

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Zithromax, Z-Pak, Tri-Pak

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Azithromycin: common strengths

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250mg, 500mg

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Azithromycin: common frequency

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Z-pak: Two 250mg PO (500mg) on day 1, then 1 tablet days 2-5, q24h

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Azithromycin: indications/use

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RTI, STI, ENT, skin, and eye infections

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Azithromycin: counseling tips and important info

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-Do not take with an Al++ or Mg++ containing antacid
-QTc prolongation occurs rarely, but possible interactions
-contraindicated if macrolide allergy

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Ciprofloxacin: brands

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Cipro, Ciloxan

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Ciprofloxacin: common strengths

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250mg, 500mg, 750mg

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Ciprofloxacin: common frequency

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q12h

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Ciprofloxacin: indications/use

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STI, prostatitis, skin and bone infections, pneumonia, complicated UTI, RTI, and abdominal infections

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Ciprofloxacin: counseling tips and important info

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-QTc prolongation occurs rarely, but possible interaction
-Do not take with Ca++, Fe++ within 2 hrs of taking
-Sun sensitivity
-May increase caffeine sensitivity
-Contraindicated if fluoroquinolone allergy

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Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim: brands

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Bactrim DS

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Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim: common strengths

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800mg(S)/160mg(T)

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Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim: common frequency

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q12h

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Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim: indications/use

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RTI, UTI, HIV-associated infections

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Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim: counseling tips and important info

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-Sun sensitivity
-Take with at least 8 oz water
-Contraindicated if sulfa allergy

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Nitrofurantoin: brands

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Macrobid, Macrodantin

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Nitrofurantoin: common strengths

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100mg

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Nitrofurantoin: common frequency

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q12h

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Nitrofurantoin: indications/use

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UTI

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Nitrofurantoin: counseling tips and important info

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-orange or brown urine is expected, not cause for concern
-Do not take with Mg++ within 2 hrs of taking
-Take with food or milk to increase absorption

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Metronidazole: brands

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Flagyl

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Metronidazole: common strengths

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250mg, 500mg

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Metronidazole: common frequency

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q6h, q8h, q12h

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Metronidazole: indications/use

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abscess, vaginosis, GI tract infections, STI

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Metronidazole: counseling tips and important info

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-Contraindicated: alcohol use during therapy and for 3 days following last dose
-Metallic taste in mouth
-Common adverse effect: headache

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Anti-Fungals

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Fluconazole

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Fluconazole: brands

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Diflucan

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Fluconazole: common strengths

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100mg, 150mg, 200mg

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Fluconazole: common frequency

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q24h, single dose for vaginitis

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Fluconazole: indications/use

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Fungal infections of: mouth (thrush), skin, vagina, HIV-associated

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Fluconazole: counseling tips and important info

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-QTc prolongation occurs rarely, but possible interactions
-Report any new skin rashes to prescriber (maculopapular rash)

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Anti-Virals

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Valacyclovir

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Valacyclovir: brands

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Valtrex

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Valacyclovir: common strengths

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500mg, 1 gram

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Valacyclovir: common frequency

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q8h, q12h, q24h

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Valacyclovir: indications/use

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Herpes viral infections of genitals, cold sores, and shingles

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Valacyclovir: counseling tips and important info

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-Common adverse effect: headache
-Does not prevent disease transmission (avoid sex when sores present)
-Drink lots of fluids to prevent accumulation in kidneys