Random antibiotic questions

Question 1

Which antibiotic can cause grey-baby syndrome?

Answer 1

Chloramphenicol

Question 2

MHRA alerts for linezolid

Answer 2

Optic neuropathy (esp > 28 days) - report visual problems and test eye sight after 28 days
Blood disorders (haemtopoietic disorders) - FBC weekly - if receive tx for 10-14 days, pre-existing myleosuppression, severe renal impairment

Question 3

Linezolid intereactions

Answer 3

Can cause serotonin syndrome with co-admin of serotonergic agents (SSRIs eg)