Pharmacology

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**Ampicillin, Amoxicillin
Adverse Effects

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Allergy common--teach to carry identification
Label medical record, arm-bands in hospital
Cross-sensitivity with other PCN’s
Rash most common, angioedema, anaphylaxis less common
Diarrhea—usually superinfection
Increasing, mucoid C. Dificile?
Iv preparations may be high Na+
Caution with CHF

IM preparations--combine with Procaine—less pain
Oily for slow absorption

Cleared renally—lower dose in renal disease

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**Cephalexin (Keflex) PO
Nursing Implications

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o Check allergies!!
o If allergic to PCN, monitor carefully--first few doses
o If reaction to PCN severe -- question the order
o Push PO fluids
o Monitor for diarrhea—esp. Worsening, bloody, mucoid
o Teach not to drink ETOH