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ID 3
Infectious Diseases 3
| Generic Name | Brand Name | Pharmacologic Category | Common Indications | Essential Knowledge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| gentamicin (IV) | none | Aminoglycoside | HAP, pyelonephritis, neonatal sepsis, P. aeruginosa, E. coli | nephrotoxicity, ototoxicity |
| vancomycin (IV, PO) | Vancocin | Glycopeptide | IV: SSTI, HAP, meningtitis, endocarditits, CRBSI PO: C diff MRSA, C. diff | nephrotoxicity, Red Man's syndrome High alert if given intrathecal |
| metronidazole (PO, IV) | Flagyl | Antibiotic | Anaerobic infections, C. diff, Bacteroides species, C. diff | nausea, metallic taste, alcohol intolerance, peripheral neuropathy (long term use) |
| mupirocin (topical) | Bactroban | Antibiotic | MRSA decolonization | no major side effects |
| clindamycin (PO, IV) | Cleocin | Lincosamide | SSTI, pharyngitis, MRSA | diarrhea, C. diff |
| sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim (PO, IV) | Bactrim, Bactrim DS | Sulfonamide | SSTI, MRSA | N/V/D, skin rashes (SJS or TEN), hyperkalemia, increased serum creatinine, hypersensitivity (8-10:1) |
| nitrofurantoin (PO) | Macrobid | Urinary | cystitis, E. coli | nausea, pulmonary fibrosis (chronic us) |