Pharmacology Flashcards
Treatment for Syphilis
Penicillin G
Penicillin G & V Tx
G(+) - S. pneumo, S. agalactiae, S. pyogenes, Spirochetes, Actinomyces, Clostridium, Listeria, Bacillus, Neisseria
S/E of Penicillin
HSN, Hemolytic anemia, Thrombocytopenia
Penicillinase-Resistant Abx’s?
Methicillin, Nafcillin, Oxacillin, Dicloxacillin
Penicillinase-Resistant Abx MOA
bulky R group blocks beta-lactamase from cleaving beta-lactam ring
Alteration of PCP site
Penicillinase-Resistant Abx S/E
HSN
Penicillinase-Resistant Abx Tx
S. aureus
MRSA resistance is acquired via
PCP alteration
Ampicillin & Amoxicillin provide coverage for what agents
G(+) + “HELPSS”
Haemophilus influenzae, Enterococci, Listeria, Proteus mirabilis, Salmonella, Shigella
Which is given orally & which IV, Ampicillin & Amoxicillin?
Amoxicillin (oral)
Ampicillin (IV)
Ampicillin & Amoxicillin S/E
HSN, Rash from mononucleosis
B-lactamase Inhibitors (3)
Clavulanic Acid, Sulbactam, Tazobactam
Anti-Pseudomonals (3)
Ticarcillin, Carbenicillin, Piperacillin
Most neonatal infections can be treated w/
Ampicillin (Listeria, E. coli coverage)
Tx for Acid Reflux w/ S/E of gynecomastia
Cimetidine
Ondansetron MOA
blocks 5-HT-3 receptors in periphery and centrally (vagal stimulation, area postrema and CRTZ)
Ondansetron Uses
anti-emetic for post-operative or chemo-induced emesis
5-FU is used mainly to Tx
Colon Cancer
5-FU S/E
pancytopenia (myelosuppression)
5-FU is most effective when given w/
Leucovorin
NSAID commonly given parenterally
Ketorolac
Flutamide MOA
anti-androgen receptor