Antibiotic Counseling

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Augmentin

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Keep Refrigerated

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Ceclor

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cefaclor
refrigerate...
ER tablets are best absorbed with food

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Duricef

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cefadroxil (1st gen)
Shake well
Keep Refrigerated
May want to eat yogurt while using to prevent diarrhea and be sure to take all of it

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Ancef

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cefazolin (1st gen)
only avail. as infusion or injection

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List all antibiotics that need refrigeration

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Augmentin
cefaclor (Raniclor)
cefadroxil(Duricef)
cefprozil(Cefzil)
cefuroxime(Ceftin) 10 days
cephalexin(Keflex)
Erythromycin/Sulfisoxazole
PenVK
Tamiflu

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Raniclor

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cefaclor(Raniclor)
Shake well, stable for 14days if refrigerated

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Duricef

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cefadroxil(Duricef)
Shake well, Stable for 14 days if refrigerated,
With/without food
Lactation compatible

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Cefzil

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cefprozil(Cefzil)
Shake well, refrigeration improves flavor, with/without food
Lactation compatible

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Ceftin

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cefuroxime(Ceftin)
Shake well, stable for 10 days if refrigerated
NOT compatible with lactation

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Cephalexin

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cephalexin(Keflex)
Shake well, Stable for 14 days if refrigerated, with/without food
NOT rated as BF compatible

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Erythromycin/Sulfisoxazole

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Ery/Sulfisoxazole(Pediazole)(ESP)
macrolide/sulfonamide derivative. Shake well, Stable for 14 days if refrigerated.

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Is Pediazole breast feeding compatible?

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sulfisoxazole is not recommended in mother's nursing infants <2mo old b/c sulfonamides cross into the milk and may cause kernicterus in the newborn because sulfas compete with bilirubin for binding sites.
The AAP considers it compatible in full term neonates. However it is not recommended if the infant is ill, premature, or has G6PD deficiency

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Oral Abx Options for MRSA

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Clinda
Bactrim DS
Minocycline
Linezolid

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Clindamycin MRSA dose

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300-450mg po Three times/day for 5 to 10 days

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Bactrim DS MRSA dose

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1-2 DS tabs twice daily for 5 to 10 days

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Minocycline MRSA dose

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100mg po twice daily for 5 to 10 days

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linezolid

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600mg po twice daily for 5-10 days

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What would you add on to Abx therapy to help with MRSA decolonization?

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Mupirocin 2% ointment to nares BID for 5 days
Hibiclens

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Abx Suspensions NOT refrigerated

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Azithromycin
Clarithromycin
Clindamycin
Fluconazole
Cefdinir
Bactrim
Zmax

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Azithromycin Counseling

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Do not refrigerate
with or without food

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ZMax

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ER Suspension
Dose: 2g as a single dose 1 hr before or 2 hrs after food**
Should be consumed within 12 hours following reconstitution

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Azithromycin dosing for C. trachomatis and N. gonorrhea

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Chlamydia: 1g single dose

Gonorrhea: 2g single dose

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Abx Alternative for Endocarditis Prophylaxis in patient undergoing dental procedure allergic to PCN

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Azithromycin 500mg 30-60min prior to procedure

AHA- only recommends prohylaxis in patients predisposed to adverse outcomes

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Biaxin Indications

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Clarithromycin-
pharyngitis/tonsilitis, otitis media, Community acquired pneumonia, bronchitis

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Biaxin counseling

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Do not refrigerate
can cause an abnormal taste and upset stomach
Make sure you finish all of it

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clindamycin Suspension Counseling

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Store at room temperature (stable for 14 days)
will cause GI discomfort; eat yogurt to avoid diarrhea
Always take with a full glass of water to avoid esophageal ulceration

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Evoclin

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clindamycin foam
Apply once daily

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Clindesse

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clindamycin
Clindamycin Phosphate 2% crm
One applicatorful intravaginally as a single dose at anytime during the day in NON-pregnant patients

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Cleocin Vaginal for pregnant patient

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Clindamycin 2% cream (40g)
1 app PV QHS x7 consecutive nights

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Cleocin vaginal in NONpreg

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Clindamycin 2% cream (40g)
one app PV QHS for 3-7 nights

OR 100mg suppositories
100mg PV QHS x3days
(this is not for preg. pts)

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Clindamycin Vaginal cream counseling points

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Wash hands thoroughly,
Use a full applicatorful
Insert as far into the vag as possible without causing discomfort, Remain lying down for at least 30min afterwards so it is best to do at bedtime.Avoid intercourse during therapy to avoid spreading infection and BRAND NAME cream
contains mineral oil so it will weaken condoms

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Clindamycin Supp (Ovule) counseling

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remove foil from Ovule before inserting
Wash applicator after each use to avoid re-infection

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Evoclin Counseling Tips

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Wash hands thoroughly
Do not dispense the foam directly into your hand b/c the warmth of your hand will melt it. Dispense small amount into the cap and use fingertips to pick up foam and rub onto affected area until foam disappears. Wait 30min before shaving/applyin makeup

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Clindamycin Topical Soln or gel

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Wash hands thoroughly before use, Apply a thin film to affected area, wait 30min before shaving/applyng makeup, after several months of using

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What are the two differences between the brand name Clindamycin vaginal and the generic?

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Brand name Cleocin vag contains mineral oil and comes with 7 disposable applicators

Clindesse-mineral oil, and only 1 applicator