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nsg pharm 7
antibiotics: CEPHALOSPORINS
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| cephalexin (KEPHLEX), cefaclor (CECLOR), ceftiraxone (ROCEPHIN), cefepime (maxipime) | "-cef" or "-ceph", increased risk of bleeding, take c food, have vit k avail for hypoprothrombinemia, avoid alcohol, CROSS ALLERGY c PCN, monitor renal & liver |
| considerations | monitor cbc/liver/renal, don't crush tabs, CROSS ALLERGY c PCN, monitor bleeding |
| se | gi upset, rash |
| also... | false positive coomb's test (used for bl transfusions) |