Med List #1- Anti-infectives Flashcards
Generic of:
Vibramycin, Adoxa, Monodox
doxycycline (antibiotic)
Common Strengths:
doxycycline
20 mg
50 mg
75 mg
100 mg
150 mg
Common Frequency:
doxycycline
q12h
Indications of:
doxycycline
UTI
RTI
STI
acne & skin infections
Counseling Tips:
doxycycline
- sun-sensitivity
- take with food to prevent upset stomach
- avoid Ca2+, Fe2+, Mg2+, Zn2+ within 2 hours
- may decrease effectiveness of Oral Contraception, use additional form of b.c. during & 1 wk after last dose
Generic of:
Amoxil
amoxicillin (antibiotic)
Common Strengths:
amoxicillin
250 mg
500 mg
875 mg
Common Frequency:
amoxicillin
q8h
q12h
Indications of:
amoxicillin
RTI
UTI
STI
ENT & skin infections
Counseling Tips:
amoxicillin
may decrease effectiveness of b.c., use another form during and 1 wk after last dose
Contraindication:
amoxicillin
penicillins
Generic for:
Keflex
cephalexin (antibiotic)
Common strengths:
cephalexin
250 mg
500 mg
Common Frequency:
cephalexin
q6h
q8h
Indications:
cephalexin
RTI
UTI
ENT, skin, bone infections
Counseling Tips:
cephalexin
do not take Zn2+ for 3 hrs
Contraindication:
cephalexin
cephalosporins
caution if penicillin allergy
Generic for:
Zithromax, Z-Pak
azithromycin (antibiotic)
Common Strengths:
azithromycin
250 mg
500mg
Common Frequency:
azithromycin
tk 2 tabs PO on day 1, then 1 tab days 2-5
(QD)
Indications of:
azithromycin
RTI
STI
ENT, skin, eye infections
Counseling tips:
azithromycin
do not take Al2+ or Mg2+
QTC prolongation