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Amoxicillin |
Give for strep, can cause anaphylaxis, watch kidneys, N/V and thrush may occur, if you have a "Cillin" allergy, you may have a cephalosporin allergy as well. |
Antibiotic |
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Cephlexin (keflex) |
Treats staph, watch rash, n/v, bronchospasm, allergies. WATCH BLEEDING, cross-sensitivity |
Cephalosporin |
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Vancomycin (vancocin) |
Give for c-diff, mrsa and other serious infections. WATCH renal failure, no nephrotoxic drugs (NSAIDS), serum peak and trough, thrombophlebitis IV, thrombocytopenia is rare. |
Antibacterial |
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Tetracycline |
For acne and peridontal disease, no pregnancy or children under 8, watch renal issues, can stain teeth permanently limit sunlight (photosynthesis), take 2 hours after milk, Ca, Mg and antacids |
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Erythromycin |
Treats pertussis,diphtheria and legionares. Can cause prolonged QT Intervals (cardiac death) and bone marrow suppression. Monitor CBC |
Macrolide |
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Clindamycin (cleocin) |
Give for gangrene, pelvic/abdominal infection and gum/ anaerobic infection. WATCH FOR C- DIFF and take with water |
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Gentamicin |
Treatment of infections, systemic infections of the CNS, UTIs , acute pelvic inflammatory disease. Watch nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity. Check hearing and renal function (BUN and creatinine). Increase fluids, smaller meals. Most importantly teach report signs of tinnitus or hearing trouble. |
Aminoglycoside |
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Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim) |
Used for UTIs caused by E-Coli, watch CNS (hallucinations, HA), hypersensitivity reactions, caution with renal impairment ( drink with lots of water), take on empty stomach with a full glass of water. Do not use if pregnant or infant under 2 months |
Sulfonamides and trimethoprim |
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Ciprofloxacin |
Treatment of anthrax, UTIs grams positive and negative infections and bacteria that causes enteritis. CNS effects (HA, dizziness, restlessness and confusion.) Causes candidal infections. Tendon rupture (no exersize until ruled out, report tendon/joint pain) increased risk of c-DIFF, seizures, phototoxicity. Increased risk of confusion, psychosis, visual disturbances in elderly. Abdominal pain and N/V/D |
Fluoroquinolones |
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Isoniazide (nydrazid) |
Primary treatment of TB, hepatotoxicity, peripheral neuropathy, can cause optic neuritis, seizures, psych disturbances, anemia, urine retention and ataxia |
Tb drug |
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Rifampin (rifadin) |
Treatment for TB, watch hepatotoxicity, harmless red-Orange color to secretions ( may stain contacts), helps isoniazide work better |
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Pyrazinamide |
Treats TB, watch liver, joint pain, hyperuricemia/gouty arthritis |
TB med |
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Ethambutol |
WATCH optic neuritis, used when other tb meds don't work, part of a multi drug regimen, treatment for TB |
TB med |
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AMPHOTERICIN B |
Broad-spectrum antibiotic Need to be in hospital under suppression –highly toxic WATCH RBC and Hct (suppression) Can cause hypokalemia, bone marrow suppression, nephrotoxicity Anaphylaxis can occur Don’t take with aminoglycosides, cyclosporine,or NSAIDS Benefits versus risk |
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ITRACONAZOLE |
Anti-fungal – no superficial fungal infections Treat histoplasmosis Cardiac suppression, liver injury Notify if signs and symptoms of HF or liverinjury occur 6 months to a year treatment |
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GANCICLOVIR |
Prevents and treats herpes Bone marrow suppression – watch CBC No pregnant Can cause granulocytopenia and thrombocytopenia |
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ACYCLOVIR |
Treat herpes and chicken pox Oral, no serious side effects IV infuse slowly over an hour and keep hydrated to avoid renal injury Thrombophlebitis Neurotoxicity – on dialysis Mostly renal issues |
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INTERFERON ALFA 2B |
Flu like syndrome (HA, fever, fatigue) Treatment of hepatitis Immunosuprressant Watch for suicide – can cause depression |
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OSELTAMIVIR(TAMIFLU) |
Take within 48 hours of symptom onset The sooner the better Can interact with flu vaccine Watch: Severe hypersensitivity reactions, N/V, neuropsychiatric effects Treats the flu |
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ZIDOVUDINE |
Drug of choice to prevent HIV transmission from mom to baby Watch WBC Compliance important |
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EFAVIRENZ/SUSTIVA |
HIV MED Kills babies 2 forms of birth control Watch WBC Compliance important |
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LOPINAVIR/RITONAVIR |
HIV MED Monitor cholesterol levels Protease inhibitors |
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CHLOROQUIN |
Antimalarial drug – can treat or be prophylactic Caution with hepatic disease Visual disturbances, rash, HA, N/V/D Take with food to minimize GI upset Caution in hepatic disease |
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METRONIDAZOLE |
“Flagyl for the vagyl” Treats bacterial infections Unpleasant metallic taste, dark urine, SJS, insomnia, stomatitis, vertigo, neurologic injury, weakness Interacts with lithium, warfarin No pregnant or breastfeeding No alcohol |
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