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Pharmacologic category of broad spectrum, semisynthetic antibiotics; modifications of chemical structure has given rise to 4 generations; cross-sensitivity to PCN; contraindicated with previous severe anaphylactic reaction to PCN; prototype is cefazolin
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cephalosporins
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starts with a "c"
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prototype is gentamycin; generally not given orally due to poor absorption; potentially serious adverse effects are nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity; monitor peak & trough levels; often given w/ other antibiotics for a synergistic effect
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aminoglycosides
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starts with an "a"
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antibiotic widely used for resp. and skin infections and as an alternative to ppl. w/ an allergy to PCN; comes in PO, IV, topical, and ophthalmic forms; absorption of oral form enhanced if taken on an empty stomach but is often given w/ snack due to GI upset; Pseudomembranous colitis may occur; High doses in ppl. w/ renal impairment my lead to reversible hearing loss
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erythromycin
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starts with an "e"
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used to treat Rocky Mtn. spotted fever, Lyme disease, chlamydia, acne; contraindicated in pg. & lactating women and children <8 yrss due to effects on tooth enamal and bone growth; co-administration w/ milk or antacids reduces absorption in PO
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tetracyclines
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starts with a "t"
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1st line antitubercular agent; adverse effects include hepatotoxicity, peripheral neuropathy, optic neuritis; available only in oral form; administer on empty stomach; therapy may last up to 18 mos; refrain from excessive use of alcohol and foods rich in tyramine or histamine
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Isoniazid
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starts with an "i"
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antiviral drug used in mgmt. of herpes simplex, herpes zoster, Epstein-Barr, and CMV; nonretroviral agent; does not cure or prevent transmission of disease; oral, topical, and IV forms; hydration is important in preventing nephrotoxicity
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acyclovir
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starts with an "a"
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fungistatic drug used to treat vaginal, oropharyngeal, esophageal and systemic candidiasis; often preferred to amphotericin B due to less side effects; most serious is advers effect Stevens-Johnson syndrome; avail. or oral and IV forms; should be used w/ caution in pt. w/ renal or hepatic dysfunciton
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fluconazole
azole antifungals |
starts with an "f"
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antiprotozoal agent w/ bactericidal, amebicidal, trichomonacidal effects; common adverse side effects: xerostomia, metallic dysgeusia, urine discoloration; alcohol should not be consumed during tx. may increase effects of oral anti-coagulants; no during 1st trimester of pg.
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metronidazole
antiprotozoan |
starts with an "m"
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used for TB tx, staphyloccal inf, meningococcal inf, haemophilus influenza; use cautiously in pt. w/ alcoholism; give w/ H2O before meals; no antacids; expected side effects include red-orange/red-brown discoloration of urine, feces, saliva, tears, ets.
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antimycobacterials
rifampin |
starts with an "r"
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UTI, serious inf; no antacids w/i 2 hours; do not administer thru NG tube
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quinolones/fluoroquinolones
Cipro |
starts with a "q"
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cryptococcosis, systemic candidiasis, aspergillosis; do not mix w/ other meds; monitor VS twice every 15 minutes, then every 30 minutes for 1st 4 hours of infusion; obtain orders for drugs to reduce severity of adverse reactions; therapy usually lasts several weeks or months
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polyene antifungals
amphotericin B |
starts with a "p" or "a"
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tx. of pneumonia; make sure pt. is in the supine position during administration and has freq. BP checks during IV administration due to hypotensive reaction
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antiprotozoan; pentamidine
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starts w/ "a" or "p"
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tx. for VRE superbugs; IV; incompatible w/ saline; antibiotic assoc. colitis may occur; d/c tx. and contact physician
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streptogramins/quinupristin/dalfopristin
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starts w/ "s" or "q"
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memingitis, infections; may decrease B12 effects; Gray-baby syndrome in neonates; may increase serum iron levels; do not give w/ other myelosuppression drugs
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chloramphenicol
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starts w/ "c"
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complicated skin inf; do not mix w/ dextrose; tobramycin increases effects
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cyclic lipopeptides/ daptomycin
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starts w/ "c" or "d"
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bone, joint, respiratory, burn, skin inf., complicated UTI, septicemia, meningitis, eye infections; nephrotoxicity, ototoxicity
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aminoglycosides/gentamycin
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starts w/ "a" or "g"
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sepsis, pericarditis, pneumonia due to Gram +; no staph aureus; may cause a positive Coombs' test; most common cause of anaphalactic shock
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penicillin G
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starts w/ "p"
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perioperative prophylaxis; uncomplicated UTI, infections; probenecid increases cefazolin blood concentration
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cephalosporins/ cefazolin
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starts w/ "c"
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bone, resp tract, skin, endocarditis, peritonitis, septicemia; nephrotoxicity, ototoxicity; red-neck/red-man syndrome; bitter and unpleasant taste
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vancomycin
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starts w/ "v"
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tx. of acne vulgaris, lyme, helicobacter pylori; discoloration of teeth in children < 8 yrs., can stain skin
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tetracyclines
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starts w/ "t"
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chronic bone & joint, resp tract; female GU inf, endocarditis, septicemia; BV; may increase phosphatase levels; nephrotoxicity
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licosamides/clindamycin
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starts w/ "l" or "c"
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U/L resp tract inf., pharyngitis, skin, pre-operative intestinal antisepsis; gonococcal opthalmia neonatorum; do not mix w/ fluconazole;
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macrolide antibiotics/erythromycin
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starts w/ "m" or "e"
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tx. of VRE infections, pneumonia, skin inf.; do not mix w/ other meds
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oxazolidinones/linezolid/zyvox
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starts w/ "o" or "l"
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tx. genial herpes, herpes simplex, varicella
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purine nucleoside analogs/acyclovir
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starts w/ "p" or "a"
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