Med List #1- Anti-infectives Flashcards

1
Q

Generic of:
Vibramycin, Adoxa, Monodox

A

doxycycline (antibiotic)

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2
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Common Strengths:
doxycycline

A

20 mg
50 mg
75 mg
100 mg
150 mg

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3
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Common Frequency:
doxycycline

A

q12h

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4
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Indications of:
doxycycline

A

UTI
RTI
STI
acne & skin infections

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5
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Counseling Tips:
doxycycline

A
  • 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
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6
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Generic of:
Amoxil

A

amoxicillin (antibiotic)

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7
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Common Strengths:
amoxicillin

A

250 mg
500 mg
875 mg

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8
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Common Frequency:
amoxicillin

A

q8h
q12h

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9
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Indications of:
amoxicillin

A

RTI
UTI
STI
ENT & skin infections

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10
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Counseling Tips:
amoxicillin

A

may decrease effectiveness of b.c., use another form during and 1 wk after last dose

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11
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Contraindication:
amoxicillin

A

penicillins

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12
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Generic for:
Keflex

A

cephalexin (antibiotic)

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13
Q

Common strengths:
cephalexin

A

250 mg
500 mg

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14
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Common Frequency:
cephalexin

A

q6h
q8h

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15
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Indications:
cephalexin

A

RTI
UTI
ENT, skin, bone infections

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16
Q

Counseling Tips:
cephalexin

A

do not take Zn2+ for 3 hrs

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17
Q

Contraindication:
cephalexin

A

cephalosporins
caution if penicillin allergy

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18
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Generic for:
Zithromax, Z-Pak

A

azithromycin (antibiotic)

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19
Q

Common Strengths:
azithromycin

A

250 mg
500mg

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20
Q

Common Frequency:
azithromycin

A

tk 2 tabs PO on day 1, then 1 tab days 2-5
(QD)

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21
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Indications of:
azithromycin

A

RTI
STI
ENT, skin, eye infections

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22
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Counseling tips:
azithromycin

A

do not take Al2+ or Mg2+
QTC prolongation

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23
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Contraindication:
azithromycin

A

macrolides

24
Q

Generic for:
Cipro, Ciloxan

A

ciprofloxacin (antibiotic)

25
Q

Common Strengths:
ciprofloxacin

A

250 mg
500 mg
750 mg

26
Q

Common Frequency:
ciprofloxacin

A

q12h

27
Q

Indications for:
ciprofloxacin

A

STI, prostatitis
skin, bone infections
pneumonia
complicated RTI, UTI, abdominal infections

28
Q

Counseling tips:
ciprofloxacin

A

QTC prolongation
do not take Ca2+ or Fe2+
sun-sensitivity
caffeine sensitivity

29
Q

Contraindication:
ciprofloxacin

A

fluoroquinolones

30
Q

Generic for:
Bactrim DS

A

sulfamethoxazole- trimethoprim (antibiotic)

31
Q

Common strengths:
SMZ-TMP

A

800mg/160 mg

32
Q

Common frequency:
SMZ-TMP

A

q12h

33
Q

Indications for:
SMZ-TMP

A

RTI
UTI
HIV associated infections

34
Q

Counseling Tips:
SMZ-TMP

A

sun-sensitivity
take with 8 oz water

35
Q

Contraindication:
SMZ-TMP

A

sulfa allergy

36
Q

Generic for:
Macrobid, Macrodantin

A

nitrofurantoin (antibiotic)

37
Q

Common strengths:
nitrofurantoin

A

100 mg

38
Q

Common frequency:
nitrofurantoin

A

q12h (BID)

39
Q

Indications:
nitrofurantoin

A

UTI

40
Q

Counseling tips:
nitrofurantoin

A

orange or brown urine
do not take Mg2+
take with food/milk (absorption)

41
Q

Generic for:
Flagyl

A

metronidazole (antibiotic)

42
Q

common strengths:
metronidazole

A

250 mg
500 mg

43
Q

common frequency:
metronidazole

A

q6h
q8h
q12h

44
Q

Indications of:
metronidazole

A

abscess
vaginosis
GI infections
STI

45
Q

Counseling Tips:
metronidazole

A

metallic taste in mouth
headache

46
Q

Contraindication:
metronidazole

A

alcohol (during use and 3 days after)

47
Q

Generic for:
Diflucan

A

fluconazole (anti-fungal)

48
Q

common strengths:
fluconazole

A

100mg
150mg
200mg

49
Q

Common frequency:
fluconazole

A

QD
single dose

50
Q

Indications:
fluconazole

A

fungal infections of the-
mouth (thrush)
skin
vagina
HIV-associated

51
Q

Counseling Tips:
fluconazole

A

QTC prolongation
report any new skin rash

52
Q

Generic for:
Valtrex

A

valacyclovir (anti-viral)

53
Q

Common Strengths:
valacyclovir

A

500 mg
1 g

54
Q

Common Frequency:
valacyclovir

A

q8h
q12h
q24h

55
Q

Indications:
valacyclovir

A

herpes infections of the:
mouth (cold sores)
genitals
shingles

56
Q

Counseling Tips:
valacyclovir

A

headache
does not prevent disease transmission
drink lots of fluids (to prevent accumulation in kidneys)