Meds Flashcards
(Fluroquinolone)
What is Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
(si-proe-FLOX-a-sin) and what Adverse reaction does it have?
Broad spectrum antibiotic for bacterial infections
Adverse reaction- Tendon Rupture
Cephalosporins do what?
Most commonly prescribed antibiotic in the US.
Action: typically bactericidal= destroys cell wall
Name two types of Cephalosporins
Cephalexin (Keflex)
(sef-a-lex-in)
Ceftriaxone (Rocephin)
(sef-try-ax-one)(nephrotoxicity)
Aminoglycosides contraindications and S/E?
“‘mycins”
Contraindications: hearing loss, pregnancy, caution with RF pt’s
S/E: ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity
What are two examples of aminoglycosides?
Clindamycin (klin-da-mye-sin)
Gentamycin (monitor blood level and assess renal function) (jen-ta-mye-sin)
What kind of doses is Prophylactic ABX given in?
Large loading single dose. 1Gm, 2Gm
When is prophylactic ABX typically given
Before a procedure. Usually for dental, surgical, and invasive procedures
Main purpose of prophylactic ABX?
To reduce infection risk especially for those with implantable devices/hardware.
It can also reduce risk of Infective Endocarditis (IE) for those w/ hx of heart disease or valve disorders
What are the most common adverse S/E of prophylactic abx?
N/V, diarrhea
What are two antivirals?
Acyclovir (Zovirax) (ay-sye-kloe-veer)
Tamiflu (Influenza A &B)
How long may Antifungals need to be applied? What should the pt. wear?
“‘Zoles”
May need to be applied for weeks
Fungal infections are like onions they have layers
Pt’s should wear gloves when applying ointments/solutions
Examples of topical antifungals
Clotrimazole (kloe-trye-ma-zole)
Miconazole (mye-kon-a-zole)
Nystatin (nye-stat-in)
An example of a systemic antifungal drug?
Fluconazole (Diflucan)
(floo-kon-a-zole)
Amphotericin B test dose?
Test dose of 1mg per 20mL 5% dextrose in water infused over 30 minutes should be given. Use IV pump
What’s an antipyretic?
It reduces fever
