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MEDLIST 1 - Anti-Infectives and Definitions Flashcards

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Brand name for Doxycycline-monohydrate

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Vibramycin, Adoxa, Monodox

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Doxycycline common strength

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

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Doxycycline indication and use

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respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, acne and skin infections, sexually transmitted infections

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Brand name for amoxicillin

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Amoxil

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amoxicillin common strength

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250mg, 500mg, 875mg

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Doxycycline common frequency

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take every 12 hours (q12h)

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Doxycycline counseling tips

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-sun sensitivity
-take with food to prevent stomach ache
-don’t take food, vitamins, or medication containing calcium, magnesium, zinc, and iron 2 hours before or after doxycycline

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amoxicillin indication and use

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respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, sexually transmitted infection, ear nose throat skin infections

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amoxicillin counseling tips and important information

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  • Although unlikely may decrease effectiveness of OC use additional forms of BC during and 1 week after last dose
  • contraindication if penicillin allergy
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Cephalexin Brand name

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Keflex

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Cephalexin common strength

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250mg and 500mg

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Cephalexin common frequency

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q6h, q8h

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cephalexin indication and use

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RTI, UTI, ENT, skin, and bone infection

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cephalexin counseling tips

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  • dont take vitamins or medications containing zn for least 3 hours after
  • caution if penicillin allergy
  • contraindicated if cephalosporin allergy
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Azithromycin brand name

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Zithromax, Z-Pak, Tri-Pak

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Azithromycin strengths

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250mg 500mg

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azithromycin frequency

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

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azithromycin use

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Tx of:
* RTI
* STI
* ENT, skin, and eye infections

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Azithromycin counseling tips

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  • Do not take with an Al++ or Mg++ containing antacid
  • QTc prolongation occurs rarely, but possible interaction with many different medications
  • Contraindicated if macrolide allergy
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ciprofloxacin Brand name

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Cipro, Ciloxan

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ciprofloxacin common strength

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250mg
500mg
750mg

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ciprofloxacin use

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Tx of:
* STI,
prostatitis
* Skin, bone
* Pneumonia
* Complicated
UTI, RTI, abdominal infections

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ciprofloxacin frequency

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Ciprofloxacin counseling tips

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  • QTc prolongation occurs rarely, but possible interaction with many different medications
  • Do not take food or medications containing Ca++, Fe++ within 2 hrs before or 2 hrs after ciprofloxacin
  • Sun-sensitivity: use sunscreens, avoid tanning beds
  • May increase caffeine sensitivity
  • Contraindicated if fluoroquinolone allergy
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sulfamethoxazole/ trimethoprim (SMZ-TMP) Brand Name

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Bactrim DS

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sulfamethoxazole/ trimethoprim common strength

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800mg[S]/
160mg[T]

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sulfamethoxazole/ trimethoprim frequency

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sulfamethoxazole/ trimethoprim use

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Tx of:
* RTI
* UTI
* HIV-associated infections

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sulfamethoxazole/ trimethoprim counseling tips

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  • Sun-sensitivity: use sunscreens, avoid tanning beds
  • Take with at least 8 oz. water
  • Contraindicated if sulfa allergy
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nitrofurantoin brand name

A

Macrobid, Macrodantin

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nitrofurantoin strength

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nitrofurantoin frequency

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nitrofurantoin use

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nitrofurantoin counseling tips

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  • Orange or brown urine is expected and not cause for concern
  • Do not take food or medications containing Mg++ within 2 hrs before or 2 hrs after nitrofurantoin
  • Take with food/milk to ↑ absorption
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metronidazole brand name

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metronidazole strength

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250mg
500mg

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metronidazole frequency

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q6h, q8h, q12h

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metronidazole use

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Tx of:
* Abscess
* Vaginosis
* Gastrointestinal (GI) tract infections
* STI

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metronidazole counseling tips

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  • Contraindicated: Alcohol use during therapy and for 3 days following last dose
  • Metallic taste in mouth
  • Headache common adverse effect
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Fluconazole brand name

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fluconazole strength

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100mg
150mg
200mg

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fluconazole frequency

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q24h, single dose for vaginitis

43
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fluconazole use

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Tx fungal infections of:
* Mouth
(thrush)
* Skin
* Vagina
* HIV- associated

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fluconazole counseling tips

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  • QTc prolongation occurs rarely, but possible interaction with many different medications
  • Report any new skin rash to the prescriber
45
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valacyclovir brand name

46
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valacyclovir strength

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500mg
1 gram

47
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valacyclovir frequency

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q8h, q12h, q24h

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valacyclovir use

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Tx herpes viral infections of:
* Genitals
* Cold sores
* Shingles

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valacyclovir counseling tips

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  • Headache common adverse effect
  • Does not prevent disease transmission [avoid sex when sores are present]
  • Drink lots of fluids to prevent accumulation in kidneys

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