side affects of antibiotics Flashcards
1
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many antibiotics cause
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go side affects such as nausea and diarrhoea which can cause failure of oral contraception
2
Q
4 C’s of C.dificile
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Co-amoxiclav
Cephalosporins
Clindamycin
Ciprofloxacin
3
Q
gentamicin
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nephrotoxic and ototoxic
4
Q
vancomycin
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nephrotoxic and red man syndrome
5
Q
doxycycline
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permanent staining of the teeth and bones in children under 12
6
Q
metronidazole
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interacts with alcohol
7
Q
quinolones
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weakens tendons and increases change of rupture and may cause seizures
