Microbiology - List Flashcards
1
Q
Antibiotics which inhibit cell wall synthesis
A
Glycopeptides Beta lactams (Penicillins, Cephalosporins, Carbapenems)
2
Q
Glycopeptide antibiotics
A
Vancomycin
CI - Renal impairment, pregnancy
SEs - Nephrotoxicity
3
Q
Beta lactam antibiotics - Pencillins
A
Flucloxacillin, Amoxicllin, Benzylpenicillin
CI - Pencillin hypersensitivity
SEs - N/V, Hypersensitivity reactions (anaphylaxis, angioedema, urticaria)
4
Q
Beta lactam antibitoics - Cephalosporins
A
1st line - Cephalexin
2nd line - Cefuroxime
CI - Cephalosporin sensitivity (10% allergic to penicillin will also be ceph sensitive
SEs - Ab associated colitis
5
Q
Beta lactam antibiotics - Carbapenems
A
Imipenem
CI - Breast feeding
SEs - Neurotoxic at high doses compred to other beta lactams