Repro Abx Flashcards
Metronidazole MOA
Inhibits protein synthesis when chemical structure is reduced
Metronidazole indication
Trichomoniasis
Bacterial vaginosis
Metronidazole side effects
flat T waves
aseptic meningitis
metallic taste
Metronidazole contraindications
Blood dyscrasia
CHF
liver dz
seizure Hx
Metronidazole Dx-Dx interactions
ETOH (disulfram rxn)
Ceftriaxone MOA
Binds to PBP and interferes with transpeptidation of bacterial cell wall
Ceftriaxone indication
Gonorrhea
Ceftriaxone side effects
rash
diarrhea
super infections
seizures
Ceftriaxone contraindication
PCN anaphylaxis
How is Ceftriaxone cleared
Primarily through biliary duct
Azythromycin MOA
Interferes with 50s bacterial ribosomal production
Azythromycin indication
Chlamydia, PID, PCN substitute
Azythromycin side effect
long QT
Benzathine PCN G indication
Syphilis
Nitrofurantoin MOA
inhibits several bacterial enzyme systems, interfering with metabolism and possible cell wall synthesis