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antimicrobials
antibitics/fungals/virus
Question | Answer |
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BACTRIM | SULFONAMIDES Bacteriostatic Used often in combination with other antibiotics |
Bactrim Side Effects | Anemia, thrombocytopenia Photosensitivity Nausea/Vomiting, diahrrea Uriticaria |
Penicillin G | penicillin |
Ancef | Semisynthetic Related to penicillin Bactericidal |
Erythromycin classification and effects | macrolides N-V-D Hepatotoxicity Flatulence anorexia |
Tetracycline effects | Bacteriostatic action Effectiveness reduced by Dairy products Antacids Iron Will discolor teeth May slow fetal skeletal development Tetracycline Side Effects N-V-D Superinfection Pseudomembranous colitis |
Gentamicin | Aminoglycosides |
Gentamicin effect | Poor oral absorption No oral forms, only IV TOXICITY cautions Nephrotoxicity ototoxicity Bactericidal action |
Ciprofloxacin | Quinolones |
Ciprofloxacin effects | bactericidal Quinolone Side Effects HA N-V-D Allergic reaction Antacids interfere with absorption |
Vancomycin use and effect | Tx of MRSA Must monitor blood levels Caution: oto & nephro-toxic |
Ketoconazole | Azoles routinely used topically against athlete’s foot and vaginal yeast infection broad spectrum derivative used for systemic fungal infections. |
ACYCLOVIR | ANTIVIRAL DRUG Genital and oral herpes simplex infections & varicella-zoster (chickenpox and shingles). |