PO Antibiotics: D-L

Question 1

What is another name for Doxycycline Monohydrate?

Answer 1

Monodox

Question 2

What is Monodox used to treat?

Answer 2

Many different bacterial infections, such as acne, urinary tract infections, intestinal infections, eye infections, gonorrhea, and Chlamydia.

Question 3

What should you tell patients when administering Dicyclomine Monohydrate?

Answer 3

1) Take with a full glass of water and with food to decrease upset stomach.
2) Avoid extended time in sunlight (may cause photosensitivity).

Question 4

What are the contraindications for Monodox?

Answer 4

1) Pregnant females

2) Children under 8 years old

Question 5

What are the possible side effects of Monodox?

Answer 5

1) Photosensitivity

2) Upset stomach

Question 6

What is another name for Levofloxacin?

Answer 6

Levaquin

Question 7

What is another name for Levaquin?

Answer 7

Levofloxacin

Question 8

What sorts of infections is Levofloxacin used to treat?

Answer 8

Infections of the skin, sinuses, kidneys, bladder, or prostate. also It can also be administered to treat bacterial infections which cause bronchitis or pneumonia.

Question 9

How does Levoquin work?

Answer 9

Levofloxacin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic which is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria by inhibiting enzymes necessary to separate DNA prior to bacterial cell division.

Question 10

What should you tell the patient when dispensing Levofloxacin?

Answer 10

1) Take at the same time each day.
2) Take with a full glass of water.
3) Discontinue if you experience tendon or muscle pain.
4) Avoid extended time in sunlight.

Question 11

What are the side effects of Levoquin?

Answer 11

1) May contribute to the tearing or swelling of tendons.
2) Photosensitivity
3) Numbness, tingling, or burning pain.