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MC Fabick

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nucleoTIDES   viral DNA building blocks  
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nucleoSIDES   split off of the TIDES & at a sugar  
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what antiviral drug can be given during pregnancy?   Zidovudine (Retrovir, AZT)  
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Which class of antivirals are the most potent?   Protease Inhibitors  
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Which antiviral is always given with another antiviral?   NNRTI's  
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A pregnancy category X drug   ribavirin (Virazole)  
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What does a pegylated formulation do?   extends the length of the action  
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which interferon works with Hep A?   interferon alfa-2a (Roferon-A)  
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which interferon works with Hep C?   interferon alfa-2b (Intron-A)  
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Which type of vaccines need boosters?   Toxoids  
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What immunization drug can be given to a immunocompromised patient?   immune globulin preperations (passive)  
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Amphotericin B should be held for what BUN & Creatinine?   BUN greater than 40 Creatinine greater than 3  
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What precautions must be taken on administering Amphotericin B?   wear double gloves & infuse over 4-6 hrs. Its a suspension so shake every 30 mins  
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What drug increases blood sugar in diabetics?   fluconazol (Diflucan)  
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In what time frame should chloroquine (Aralen) reduce fever related to malaria?   48 hrs. or less  
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What is the significance of G6PD deficiency?   bone marrow depression & anemia. Can impair metabolism of RBC  
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G6PD is tested in what drug?   chloroquine (Aralen)- for antimalaria  
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Which medications is known for its metallic taste?   metronidazole (Flagyl)  
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What drug is contraindicated in the 1st trimester?   metronidazole (Flagyl)  
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Culture identifies   organism or pathogen  
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Sensitivity identifies   drug sensitivity  
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Empiric Therapy is what?   treatment with a drug broad spectrum & most likely to affect the probable causative organism until actual organism is known  
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When do you get a peak level?   30-60 mins after administering drug  
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When do you get a trough level?   30 mins before the next dose  
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What are the S&S of psedomembranous colitis?   abd cramping, severe watery bloody diarrhea, fever, thirst, weight loss, weakness  
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What is a superinfection?   too many normal host flora are killed by the antibiotic allowing the pathogenic organisms to multiply and take advantage of the immune system...s/e= Diarrhea, mouth sores, vaginal discharge, dysuria  
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What are the S&S of superinfection?   diarrhea, sores in the mouth, bladder pain, vaginal discharge, painful urination  
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1st thing to do during a anaphylaxis reaction?   stop the drug & never take it again  
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Treatments for anaphylaxsis include   antihistamine, vasopressor, bronchodilator, epinephrine  
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What ways can help replace bowel flora & help prevent pseudomembranous colitis?   take probiotic supplements or cultured dairy products that contain lactobacillus that is live  
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Which penicillin contains sodium?   penicillin G (Wycillin, Biciliin)...be careful in pts. with heart disease or edema  
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Which generations of cephalosporins can enter the CSF & are beta lactamase resistant?   3rd & 4th generation  
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Which classification decreases PT levels therefore increasing bleeding tendencies?   cephalosporins  
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What is antabuse?   prevents recovering alcoholics from drinking. they get really sick & can die if they drink alcohol.  
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What is disulfiram?   Antabuse reaction  
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Which drug is pregnancy catagory D?   tetracycline  
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Which drugs are contraindicated under age of 8?   tetracycline & ethambutol (Myambutol)  
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Which drug becomes toxic if outdated?   tetracycline  
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Which drug if taken with calcium, milk or iron leads to a 50% decrease in absorption?   tetracycline  
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What drug has the side effect of diabetes insipidous?   doxycycline (Vibramycin) & demeclocycline (Declomycin)  
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What drug should you not crush?   macrolides (erythromycin, azithromycin, clarithromycin, dirithromycin)  
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Which drug can decrease ammonia levels?   aminoglycosides (neomycin sulfate & kanamycin)  
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With what drug can you develop arthropathies or joint diseases?   fluoroquindones, (ciprofloxacin, norfloxacin, levofloxacin)  
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Which drug do you not take with multivitamins, calcium, magnesium, iron, or zinc because it decreases absorption to 90%?   fluoroquinolones  
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Which drug causes hepatic necrosis?   sulfamethoxazole trimethoprim, trimethoprim sulfamethoxazole, sulfisoxazole, sulfasalazine (sulfonamides)  
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Which drug can cause CNS toxicity?   metronidazole (Flagyl)  
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Which drug can cause optic neuritis?   Chloramphenicol (Chlorofair) & ethambutol (Myambutol)  
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Which drug is used for Chronic UTI's?   methenamine (Mandelamin, Hiprex, Urex)  
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What class & drug was developed to treat VRE?   streptogramins: quinupristin/dalfopristin (Synercid)  
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Which drug was developed for MRSA other than vancomycin?   oxazolidinones: linezolid (Zyvox)  
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Which drug can cause Red Man syndrome?   Vancomycin (Vancocin)  
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Which drug should you avoid foods with tyramine & aluminum antacids?   isoniazid (INH)  
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Which drug causes reddish brown secretions?   rifampin (Rifadin)  
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Zidovudine (Retrovir, AZT)   NRTI, take on empty stomach, avoid IM, prophylaxis HIV and positive mom at 14 wks and baby 6 wks  
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didanosine (ddI, Videx)   NRTI, BID, pancreatitis, periph. nerupathy  
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stavudine (d4T, Zerit)   NRTI, slows HIV progression, peripheral neuropathy  
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Nevirapine (Viramune)   NNRTI, rash, fever N/V/D, never given alone, monitor renal and liver  
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saquinavir   Protease Inhibitors or PI  
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Acyxlovir (Zovirax)   antiretroviral for herpesvirus, prototype, oral 7-10 days, topical finger cot, Q3x6 x7 days, w/food, stay hydrated, nephrotoxic (IV), admin specifics  
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cidofovir (Vistide)   antiretroviral for herpesvirus, IV for CMV retinitis in AIDS patients, toxic  
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famciclovir (Famvir)   antiretroviral for herpesvirus, 3x/day  
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vlacyclovir (Vlatrex)   antiretroviral for herpesvirus, DOC genital herpes  
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ribavirin (Virazole)   antiretroviral for herpesvirus, for RSV, inhaled, CI preg ladies to be around  
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docosanol (Abreva)   antiretroviral for herpesvirus, prevents viral entry/ replication  
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amantadine (Symmetrel)   drugs for influenza,xerestomia, antiviral/antiparkinson, neuro S/E  
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rimantadine (Flumadine)   drugs for influenza, prevent/tx influenza A  
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oseltamivir phosphate (Tamiflu)   drugs for influenza, tx influenza A and B  
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Zanamivir (Relenza)   drugs for influenza, like Tamiflu, shortens sx of illness  
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interferon alfa-2a (Roferon-A)   interferons  
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interferon alfa-2b (Intron-A)   interferons  
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peginterferon alfa-2a (Pegasys)   pegylated formulation  
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peginterferon alfa-2b (PEG-Intron)   pegylated formulation  
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Ecchinacea   antimicrobial & antiviral, increases phagycytosis, antiviral, for cold and flu  
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Tea Tree Oil   Antifungal, antifungal, used topically (diluted)  
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Peniccillin   Bacterialcidal, disrupt cell wall synthesis, -cidal  
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Cephalosporins   Bacterialcidal, gram neg infections, cheaper than penicillin,-cidal, generational  
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Aminoglycosides   Bacterialcidal, IV/60MIN, -cidal, prevents protein synthesis, "big bad boy", combo for serious infections  
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Fluoroquinolones   Bacterialcidal, -cidal, alters DNA, photophobia, joint probs  
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Vancomycin   Bacterialcidal, red man syndrome, "big bad guy", monitor peak and trough, IV/6OMIN/SLOW, -cidal  
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Rifampin (Rifadin)   Bacterialcidal,  
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Macrolides   Bacterialcidal & Bacteriostatic  
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Bactrim/Septra/SMZ-TMP   Bacterialcidal & Bacteriostatic  
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Lincomycins/Lincosides   Bacterialcidal & Bacteriostatic, IV/slow/60 min, avoid extravasations, static/cidal, Psuedomembranous colitis  
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Chlorofair   Bacterialcidal & Bacteriostatic, can lead to blindness, static/cidal  
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INH   Bacterialcidal & Bacteriostatic  
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Tetracylcline   Bacteriostatic, inhibit protein synthesis, static, broad  
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Sulfonamides   Bacteriostatic, static, folic acid blockers  
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What 2 classes need a peak & trough drawn?   Aminoglycosides & Vancomycin  
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What 2 drugs have antabuse reaction?   Flagyl & Cephalosporins  
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DOC for herpes   valacyclovir (Valtrex)  
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RSV drug   ribavirin (Virazole)  
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Grapefruit juice increase this drug   Cyclosporine (Sandimmune)  
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Contraindicated for yeast allergy   Hepatitis B Vaccine  
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What drug do you need to premedicate?   Amphotericin B  
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What drug class can penetrate CNS & bone?   azole antifungal  
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Drug given with food or antacids?   INH  
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Drug given with milk or food?   urinary tract antiseptics & nitrofurantoin (Furadantin, Macrodantin)  
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Drug given with food?   NNRTI Nevirapin (Viramine) & efavirenz (Sustiva) & Acyclovir (Zovirax) & Lincosamdies/mycins  
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Drug given within 2 hrs of a high calorie/fat meal   PI saquinavir  
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Drug given with high fat meal   antihelminthic.. mebendazole (Vermox)  
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Drug given within 1 hr before or after meals?   Penicillin  
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oprelvekin (Neumega)   interleukin..platelet inhancer  
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What drug decreases urine output by 75%?   cyclosporine (Sandimmune, Neoral)  
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fluconazol (Diflucan)   azole antifungals, DOC mouth and throat yeast infection, avoid alcohol/tylenol, increases blood sugar, monitor renal and hepatic, CNS and bone tx  
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ketoconazole (Nizoral)   azole antifungals for athlete's foot  
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itraconazole (Sporanox)   azole antifungals for athlete's foot  
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miconazole (Monistat IV, Micatin topical)   azole atnifungal for tinea infections  
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clotrimazole (Mycelex, Lotrimin, Gyne-lotrimin)   azole atnifungal for tinea infections  
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nystatin (Mycostatin, Nilstat)   antifungal for superficials swoosh and spit, give immediately, shake, no water taken with it,  
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terbinafine (Lamisil)   antifungal for nail fungus  
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tolnaftate (Tinactin, Aftate)   antifungal for tineas  
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terbinafine (Lamisil & itraconazole (Sporanox)   accumulate in nail beds  
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chloroquine (Aralen)   Protozoal drug for malaria, prophylaxis, reduces fever in <48 hrs, test for G6PD deficiency  
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hydroxychloroquine sulfate (Plaquenil)   Protozoal drug for malaria, psoriasis and RA  
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metronidazole (Flagyl)   Protozoal drug for non malaria, amebiasis and anaerobic infections, discolored urine, metallic taste, avoid alcohol, CI first trimester  
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tinidazole (Tindamax)   Protozoal drug for non malaria, similar to metronidazole  
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pentamidine (Pentam 300 & Nebupent)   Protozoal drug for non malaria, tx pneumonia and HIV patients  
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mebendazole (Vermox)   anti helminthic drugs (for roundworm), tape tested, chew food well and eat fats, s/e- diarrhea  
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DOC for Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever   Tetracycline  
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Treats PCP   sulfonamides & pentamidine (Pentam 300 & Nebupent)  
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Which penicillin combination is often used in kids   Augmentin  
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erythromycin   macrolides, static/ cidal, hearing probs, don't crush, inhibits protein synthesis, PC, superinfection  
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azithromycin (Zithromax)   macrolides, (ZPACK), 1 time daily for 3 days, semisynthetic, cause GI probe  
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clarithromycin (Biaxin)   macrolides,  
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dirithromycin (Dynabac)   macrolides  
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Z Pack   azithromycin (Zithromax)  
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gentamicin sulfate (Garamycin)   aminoglycosides, for bowel surgeries  
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neomycin sulfate (Neo-IM, Mycifradin)   aminoglycosides, decreases amino levels in liver failure  
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kanamycin (Kantrex)   aminoglycosides  
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streptomycin sulfate tobramycin sulfate (Nebcin)   aminoglycosides  
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floxacin drugs   Fluoroquinolones or quinolones  
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nalidixic acid (NegGram)   Fluoroquinolones or quinolones, bacterial resistance  
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clindamycin (Cleocin)   Lincosamides/Lincomycins  
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lincomycin (Lincocin)   Lincosamides/LincomycinsLincosamides/Lincomycins, avoid extravasations  
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isoniazid (INH)   Antitubercular drugs  
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paraminosalicylic acid (PAS)   Antitubercular drugs substitute for ethambutol for kids under 7  
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