Renal pharmo Flashcards
1
Q
Urinary tract antimicrobial
Trimethoprim
A
FIRST LINE
- selectively interferes with bacterial synthesis
- adverse:
- rash
- nausea
- vomittig
- gastric upset
2
Q
Urinary tract antimicrobial
Cefalexin
A
SECOND LINE
- selectively interferes with bacterial synthesis
3
Q
Urinary tract antimicrobial
Gentamicin sulphate
A
- inhibits protein synthesis by binding to the organisms cells wall
SERIOUS LIFE THREATENING INFECTIONS WHERE OTHER ANTIS HAVENT WORKED
Adverse:
- hearing loss, renal failure
4
Q
Urinary Alkanisers
Ural
A
- symptomatic relief
- will not treat or prevent UTIs
