Pharmacology Flashcards
Penicillin allergy: amoxicillin
NO
Penicillin allergy: augmentin
NO (other name for co-amoxiclav)
Penicillin allergy: co-amoxiclav
NO (amox + clavulanic acid)
Penicillin allergy: flucloxacillin
NO
Penicillin allergy: benzylpenicillin
NO (penicillin G)
Penicillin allergy: phenoxymethylpenicillin
NO (penicillin V)
Penicillin allergy: tazocin
NO (piperacillin + tazobactam)
Penicillin allergy: temocillin
NO
Penicillin allergy: Timentin
NO (Ticarcillin + Tazobactam)
Penicillin allergy: cephalosporins
CAUTION (any med starting with cef-)
Penicillin allergy: carbapenems
CAUTION (any med ending with -penam)
Penicillin allergy: aztreonam
CAUTION (beta-lactam), can be given for severe allergy - discuss with micro
DRUGCHARTS acronym
Details
Regular meds
Unpleasant reactions
Gravid
Contraindications
Hydration
Analgesia
Renal function
Thrombophylaxis
Signature
On a paper chart, how do you show a drug has been stopped?
Write word STOP
Reasons why
Your name/ the date
Unambiguous line scoring
Why are IV abx preferred for serious infection?
Greater bioavailability
Not affected by first-rate metabolism