Quiz 4 Flashcards
levofloxacin
Levaquin
- FQ antibiotic
- ADR: Photosensitivity
- Take with or without food but not with dairy products
- Not approved for those under 18 yo
- if using antacids, sucralfate or mineral supplement/ multi vitamins separate dose by 2 hrs
- Oral and IV dose interchangable
- Seek medical attention if: decreased urination, yellowing of the eyes, blistering skin rash or extreme fatigue, SOB, chest pain, tendon pain, unusual bleeding/ bruising
ciprofloxacin
Cipro
- FQ antibiotic
- ADR: tooth discoloration in infants
- Take with or without food but not with dairy products
- Not approved for those under 18 yo unless anthrax or UTI
- if using antacids, sucralfate or mineral supplement/ multi vitamins separate dose by 2 hrs
- Oral and IV dose interchangable
- Seek medical attention if: decreased urination, yellowing of the eyes, blistering skin rash or extreme fatigue, SOB, chest pain, tendon pain, unusual bleeding/ bruising
moxifloxacin
Avelox
- FQ antibiotic
- Seek medical attention if rash develops
- complete full course of therapy
- symptoms should improve in 2-3 days
- if tendon pain develops D/C and seek medical attention
- may take with or without food, but not with dairy products
- if using antacids, sucralfate or mineral supplement/ multi vitamins separate dose by 2 hrs
- may resume normal activities after 24 hours
- not approved for children under 18 yo
- Oral and IV dosing interchangeable
ciprofloxacin otic
Cipro HC
- FQ antibiotic
- warm solution by holding container in hands for at least 1 min
- lie with affected ear upward, remain in position for at least a minute, repeat in other ear if needed
- for otic use only
- not approved for children under 1yo
gaitfloxacin
Zymar
- FQ antibiotic
- complete full course of therapy
- symptoms should improved within 2-3 days
- wash hands with soap and water before and after use
- pull down lower lid, drop the correct number of drops, close eye, place index finger in inner corner of eye for 1 min. don’t touch your eye to the dropper
- bacterial conjunctivitis is very contagious and spread by direct contact
Cipro
ciprofloxacin
- FQ antibiotic
- ADR: tooth discoloration in infants
- Take with or without food but not with dairy products
- Not approved for those under 18 yo unless anthrax or UTI
- if using antacids, sucralfate or mineral supplement/ multi vitamins separate dose by 2 hrs
- Oral and IV dose interchangable
- Seek medical attention if: decreased urination, yellowing of the eyes, blistering skin rash or extreme fatigue, SOB, chest pain, tendon pain, unusual bleeding/ bruising
Avelox
moxifloxacin
- FQ
- Seek medical attention if rash develops
- complete full course of therapy
- symptoms should improve in 2-3 days
- if tendon pain develops D/C and seek medical attention
- may take with or without food, but not with dairy products
- if using antacids, sucralfate or mineral supplement/ multi vitamins separate dose by 2 hrs
- may resume normal activities after 24 hours
- not approved for children under 18 yo
- Oral and IV dosing interchangable
Cipro HC
ciprofloxacin otic
- FQ antibiotic
- warm solution by holding container in hands for at least 1 min
- lie with affected ear upward, remain in position for at least a minute, repeat in other ear if needed
- for otic use only
- not approved for children under 1yo
Levaquin
levofloxacin
- FQ antibiotic
- ADR: Photosensitivity
- Take with or without food but not with dairy products
- Not approved for those under 18 yo
- if using antacids, sucralfate or mineral supplement/ multi vitamins separate dose by 2 hrs
- Oral and IV dose interchangable
- Seek medical attention if: decreased urination, yellowing of the eyes, blistering skin rash or extreme fatigue, SOB, chest pain, tendon pain, unusual bleeding/ bruising
moxifloxacin opthalmic
Vigamox
- FQ antibiotic
- complete full course of therapy
- symptoms should improved within 2-3 days
- wash hands with soap and water before and after use
- pull down lower lid, drop the correct number of drops, close eye, place index finger in inner corner of eye for 1 min. don’t touch your eye to the dropper
- Don’t wear contact lenses during therapy
- bacterial conjunctivitis is very contagious and spread by direct contact
chlorhexidine
Peridex
-antibacterial cleansing agent
-ADR: tooth aches, discolored teeth with oral rinse
Oral rinse
-measure 15ml with cap, swish around in mouth for 30 sec, don’t swallow.
-wait several hours after using before you eat or drink
-store at room temperature
Topical product
-use only on unbroken skin
-don’t swallow or get in eyes, ears, mouth, nose, genitals, anal areas
-contains large amount of alcohol= flammable
-do not cover treated area until its dry, wipe away excess from hairy areas
-not for use in children
clopidogrel
Plavix
- Platelet aggregation inhibitor
- report sings/symptoms of bleeding
- do not stop therapy abruptly
- should be discontinued 5 days before surgery
- safety not established in children
- effectiveness dependent on CYP2C19
Zymar
gatifloxacin
- FQ antibiotic
- complete full course of therapy
- symptoms should improved within 2-3 days
- wash hands with soap and water before and after use
- pull down lower lid, drop the correct number of drops, close eye, place index finger in inner corner of eye for 1 min. don’t touch your eye to the dropper
- bacterial conjunctivitis is very contagious and spread by direct contact
Vigamox
moxifloxacin opthalmic
- FQ antibiotic
- complete full course of therapy
- symptoms should improved within 2-3 days
- wash hands with soap and water before and after use
- pull down lower lid, drop the correct number of drops, close eye, place index finger in inner corner of eye for 1 min. don’t touch your eye to the dropper
- Don’t wear contact lenses during therapy
- bacterial conjunctivitis is very contagious and spread by direct contact
Peridex
chlorhexidine
-antibacterial cleansing agent
-ADR: tooth aches, discolored teeth with oral rinse
Oral rinse
-measure 15ml with cap, swish around in mouth for 30 sec, don’t swallow.
-wait several hours after using before you eat or drink
-store at room temperature
Topical product
-use only on unbroken skin
-don’t swallow or get in eyes, ears, mouth, nose, genitals, anal areas
-contains large amount of alcohol= flammable
-do not cover treated area until its dry, wipe away excess from hairy areas
-not for use in children
