What are the antibiotics used to treat? Flashcards
1
Q
Vancomycin
A
C. diff infection,
Joint infection,
2
Q
Metronidazole
A
H pylori infection
3
Q
Ciprofloxacin
A
Pyelonephritis
4
Q
Erythromycin
A
It is a macrolide replacement for penicillin allergies so can be used in any way that penicillin would
5
Q
Gentamycin
A
Otitis externa, endocarditis and cholangitis
6
Q
Doxycycline
A
Community and hospital acquired pneumonia
7
Q
Nitrofurantoin
A
Urinary Tract Infections (but not in women beyond 3rd trimester of pregnancy)
8
Q
Trimethoprim
A
UTIs but not in women in 1st trimester of pregnancy
9
Q
Ceflalexin
A
Pyelonephritis
10
Q
Flucloxacillin
A
Cellulitis
Endocarditis
Otitis Externa