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BDK ID #1-2
Basic Drug Knowledge Infectious Diseases Page #1-2
| Generic Name | Brand Name | Pharmacologic Category | Common Indications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penicillin V Potassium (PO), Penicillin G Potassium (IV) | --- | Beta-Lactam Antibiotic (Natural Penicillin) | Pharyngitis, Skin & Soft Tissue Infection (SSTI), Syphilis (IV/IM) |
| Amoxicillin (PO) | --- | Beta-Lactam Antibiotic (Aminopenicillin) | Otitis Media, Pharyngitis |
| Amoxicillin & Clavulanate (PO) | Augmentin, Augmentin XR | Beta-Lactam Antibiotic & Beta-Lactamase Inhibitor | Otitis Media, Bacterial Sinusitis |
| Ampicillin & Sulbactam (IV) | Unasyn | Beta-Lactam Antibiotic & Beta-Lactamase Inhibitor | Diabetic Foot Infection (DFI), Intra-Abdominal Infection (IAI) |
| Piperacillin & Tazobactam (IV) | Zosyn | Beta-Lactam Antibiotic & Beta-Lactamase Inhibitor | Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia (HAP), Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP), Diabetic Foot Infection (DFI), Intra-Abdominal Infection (IAI) |
| Cephalexin (PO) | Keflex | Beta-Lactam Antibiotic (First Generation Cephalosporin) | Skin & Soft Tissue Infection (SSTI) |
| Cefazolin (IV) | Ancef | Beta-Lactam Antibiotic (First Generation Cephalosporin) | Antimicrobial Prophylaxis in Surgery, Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infection (CRBSI), Skin & Soft Tissue Infection (SSTI) |
| Cefuroxime (IV, PO) | IV: Zinacef PO: Ceftin | Beta-Lactam Antibiotic (Second Generation Cephalosporin) | Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP), Otitis Media |
| Cefdinir (PO) | Omnicef | Beta-Lactam Antibiotic (Third Generation Cephalosporin) | Otitis Media, Bacterial Sinusitis |
| Ceftriaxone (IV, IM) | Rocephin | Beta-Lactam Antibiotic (Third Generation Cephalosporin) | Meningitis, Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP), Pyelonephritis |
| Cefepime (IV) | Maxipime | Beta-Lactam Antibiotic (Fourth Generation Cephalosporin) | Meningitis, Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP), Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia (HAP, Pyelonephritis |
| Meropenem (IV) | Merrem | Carbapenem | Meningitis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia (HAP), Diabetic Foot Infection (DFI), Intra-Abdominal Infection (IAI) |
| Ertapenem (IV) | Invanz | Carbapenem | Diabetic Foot Infection (DFI), Intra-Abdominal Infection (IAI) |
| Ciprofloxacin (PO, IV) | Cipro | Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic | Pyelonephritis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia (HAP), Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) |
| Levofloxacin (PO, IV) | Levaquin | Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic | Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP), Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia (HAP), Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP), Pyelonephritis |
| Moxifloxacin (Ophthalmic, PO, IV) | Ophthalmic: Vigamox PO, IV: Avelox | Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic | Ophthalmic: Bacterial Conjunctivitis PO, IV: Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) |
| Azithromycin (PO, IV) | Zithromax, Z-Pak, Zmax | Macrolide Antibiotic | Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) |
| Fidaxomicin (PO) | Dificid | Macrolide Antibiotic | Clostridioides Difficile Infection (CDI) |
| Doxycycline (PO, IV) | Vibramycin | Tetracycline Antibiotic | Skin & Soft Tissue Infection (SSTI), Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP), Tickborne Diseases |
| Minocycline (PO, IV) | Minocin | Tetracycline Antibiotic | Skin & Soft Tissue Infection (SSTI), Acne |