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anti-microbial, antifungal, antibiotic

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beta-lactam antibacterials   penicillins, cephalosporins, carbapenems, monobactams  
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beta-lactam drugs ineffective against bacteria that produce the enzyme.....   beta-lactamase  
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Penicillins include these four classes:   Nautral penicillins, penicillinase-resistant penicillins, aminopenicillins or broad- spectrum, and extended-spectrum penicillins  
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Penicillin use against:   gram-positive cocci (strep and staph) and some gram -negative cocci  
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penicillin administration   PO,IV,IM  
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Contraindication to penicillin   DO NOT GIVE WITH FOOD  
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most common sensitivity with penicillin   urticaria, pruritis, GI upset, increased AST, ALT, and potassium levels and seizures  
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cross sensitivity to penicillin   what is cephalosporins  
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Penicillins can interfere with   Coumadin and oral contraceptives  
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Penicillin has synergistic effect with   Aminoglycosides  
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Cephalosporins are cidal or static   are bactericidal  
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Cephalosporins- first generation   cefazolin and cephalexin, most gram-positive cocci and some gram negative bacilli  
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second generation cephalosporins   cefoxitin, broader gram negative coverage  
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third generation cephalosporin   ceftazidime, broader gram negative and anaerobic coverage. Pre-op prophylaxis  
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fourth generation   cefepime, broader gram positive coverage and mroe resistant to beta-lactamases  
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cephalosporins excreted by   kidneys  
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routine drug in orthopedic surgery   Ancef  
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cephalosporin adverse effects   hypersensitivity, bleeding, diarrhea, n/v, cramping, pseudomembranous colitis, seizures, nephrotoxicity  
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do not take cephalosporins with   anti-coagulants, NSAIDS, alcohol  
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Monobactam   Aztreonam (Azactam)  
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Monobactam   bactericidal, works on gram negative rods  
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available routes for monobactam   IV or IM  
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Monobactam excreted in   urine, by kidneys  
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monobactam side effects   hypersensitivity, GI distress, thrombophlebitis  
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Obsolete bactericidal drug class   Carbapenems, examples: Imepenem, MerpenemUses: infections, endocarditis, UTI, septicemia  
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Carpabenem adverse effects   GI distress, allergic reactions, seizures, pseudomembranous colitis  
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bacteriostatic or bactericidal   Macrolides  
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Examples of Macrolides   Erythromycin (E-Mycin), clarithromycin (Biaxin), azithromycin (Zithromax)  
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Therapeutic Uses of Macrolides   most gram positive organisms, some gram negative, some anaerobic gram negative  
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Macrolides excreted by   Kidneys  
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Macrolides available routes   PO and IV  
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Adverse Side effects   Hypersensitivity rxns, n/v, ab pain and diarrhea, phlebitis or burning at the sight of infusion, hepatotoxicity and ototoxicity  
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Drug reactions with Macrolides   antacids, theophylline, corticosteroids, phenytoin, carbamazepine, digoxin, non-sedating antihistamines  
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Aminoglycosides   bactericidal  
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Adverse effects of Aminoglycosides   Nephrotoxicity, ototoxicity, tremors, urticaria, pruritis, rash  
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Examples of Aminoglycosides   Gentamycin,Tobramycin, AmikacinUsed to treat aerobic gram0negative bacilli  
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Monitor these for Aminoglycosides   Peaks, Troughs, and renal functions  
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Drug Interactions with Aminoglycosides   Synergistic effects with penecillin and cephalosporins  
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Measure peak at this time   30-60 min after IV dose finished  
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Meassure trough at this time   15 min or immed prior to starting dose  
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Tetracyclines   bacteriostatic or bacteriocidal, broad spectum activity  
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Examples of tetracyclines   Tatracycline, doxycycline, minocycline  
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Excretion of tetracyclines   in urine and feces  
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Adverse reactions of tetracycline   epigastric discomfort, diarrhea, heartburn, photosensitivity, n/v  
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binds to calcium in teeth and bones   tetracycline  
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should not use on whom   children under the age of 12 and pregnant women  
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drug interacctions of tetracycline   do not give with dairy products, antacids, with oral contraceptives, or penecillins  
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best to take tetracycline when?   one hour before eating or two hours after meal, with full glass of water!  
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Flouroquinolones interfere with...   bacterial DNA  
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Flouroquinolones actvity   broad spectrum depending on drug  
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Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)   reach chronic bacterial infections, UTI, respiratory, and GI, bone joint, and opthalmic infections  
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Caution with Cipro   when taking with renal or CNS disorders, seizures or those taking theophylline  
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Adverse rxn of flouroquinolones or cipro   n/v, diarrhea, dyspepsia, constipation and flatulence (haha)  
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Flouroquinolones given for this bioterrorism agent   Anthrax  
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Flouroquinolone metabolizes where?   in the liver and excreted in the kidneys  
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drug reactions with flouroquinolones...   antacids, caffeine, phenytoin, theophylline, coumadin  
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Levaquin given for this fancy named disease   Legionnaire's  
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Sulfonamides inhibit   bacterial growth (bacteriostatic)  
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Drugs within sulfonamides...   Sulfadiazole, Sulfamethoxazole, Sulfosoxazole  
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Sulfanamides highly concentrate where?   Kidneys  
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effective in treating UTIs, some resp and otitis media   Sulfonamides  
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Sulfamethoxazole with Septra or Bactrim treat what?   aerobic gram positive organisms  
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Sulfonamides available routes   PO and IV  
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Drug interactions...   prolongs PT in pts on Coumadin, heighten effects of oral hypoglycemics by lowering BS, esp sulfonyureas, inhibits metabolism of Dilantin  
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Crystallization can form unless patients do what   Drink at least 3 Liters a day as tolerated  
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Adverse effects of Sulfonamides   hypersenitivity rxns, delayed skin rxns, Stevens johnson syndrome of general malaise and trunk and body rash, acute hemolytic anemia and aplastic anemia, no no for pts with renal or liver dysfunction  
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Clindamycin   inhibits bacterial protein synthesis; used on gram-postive organisms, anaerobic organisms, PO<IV<IMmetabolized in the LIVER and excreted inBILE and URINE  
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Clindamycin effects   local thrombophlebitis, hypersensitivity, diarrhea, pseudomembranous colitis  
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Vancomycin affects cells by...   RNA and cell wall synthesis  
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Drug of choice for MRSA   Vancomycin  
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treat C-Diff PO   Vancomycin  
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These levels should be monitored   Peak and trough levels  
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Adverse effects   OTO/NEPHRO/REDNECK  
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VRE   widespread use has led to vancomycin resistant Enterococcus  
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Metronidazole   Flagyl  
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Flagyl   bactericidal  
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Flagyl used for   anaerobic organisms, C-diff, trichomonisis, intestinal amebiasis, H.Pylori  
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Watch for these side effects of FLagyl   HA, dry mouth, fatigue, bitter mettalic taste, GI distress, tingling in extremities, dark urine  
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DOn'ts with Flagyl   no alcohol, no coumadin  
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Antifungals   mild to life threatening, inhaled, ingested, or implanted, more seen in immunosuppressed  
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Normal flora   candida albicans  
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Common antifungal drugs   AmphotericinB (Broad spectrum, IV, can produce hypokalemia, hypomagnesia, nephrotoxicity)Diflucan (Azole antifungal, impairs cell membrane, IV and PO, Candida species, hepatotoxicity) do not use with cyclosporine, coumadin, oral hypoglycemic, phenytoin  
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Nystatin   Antifungal treating oral, vaginal, GI infections caused by candida. Swish and swallow qid for thrush. Look out for n/v and diarrhea.  
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Antiviral agents   specific to type of virusAvailable PO, IV and topical  
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Herpes drugs   Acyclovir (Zovirax), Valacyclovir (Valtrex), and Penciclovir (Denavir)  
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Hep B and C drugs   Adefovir (Hepsera), Virozole (ribaviron), and interferons  
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Influenze drugs   Amantidine (Symmetrel), oseltamivir (tamiflu), zanamir (relenza)  
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