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drug list 1
| trade name | generic name | drug class | indication or use | quick facts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amoxil | amoxicillin | Penicillin antibiotic | Bacterial infection | it is usually taken every 12 hrs (twice a day) or every 8 hrs (3 times a day) w or w/o food |
| Penicillin VK | penicillin v potassium | Penicillin antibiotic | Bacterial infection | |
| Avelox | moxifloxacin (oral) | Quinolones | Bacterial infection | do not take w antacids; may cause photosensitivity; black box warning for tendon rupture |
| Cipro | ciprofloxacin | Quinolones | Bacterial infection | can cause phototoxityreactions. avoid Calcium, Iron, Zinc, Magnesium or dairy products within 6 hrs of taking medication due to decrease inabsorption; black box warning for tendon rupture; do not crush Cipro XR |
| Levaquin | levofloxacin | Quinolones | Bacterial infection | do not take w antacids; may cause photosensitivity; black box warning for tendon rupture |
| Vigamox | moxifloxacin (eye drops) | Quinolones | Bacterial conjunctivitis | opthalmic |
| Keflex | cephalexin | Cephalosporins | Bacterial infection | 3-7% cross-sensitivity with Penicillin allergy |
| Vibramycin | doxycycline | Tetracyclines | Bacterial infection | do not take w antacids; no dairy; not for children; may cause photosensitivity; Preg category D; may cause discoloration of teeth |
| Cleocin | clindamycin | Lincomycin antibiotic | Bacterial infection | |
| Zithromax | azithromycin | Macrolidess | Bacterial infection | do not take with antacids |
| Bactroban | mupirocin | Topical antibacterial | Skin infection | topical |