Macrolides Flashcards
1
Q
Which is the only Macrolides not given IV
A
Clarithroymycin- Biaxin
2
Q
Which two Macrolides are given IV
A
Erythromycin- Ery-Tab
Azithromycin - Zpak
Zithromax Zmax
3
Q
Can all Macrolides be given by mouth
A
Yes
4
Q
Which Macrolide require renal adjustments
A
Clarithroymycin- Biaxin
5
Q
Do macrolides cover MRSA
A
No
6
Q
Do macrolides cover pseudomonas
A
No
7
Q
Do macrolides cover Atypicals : Chlamydia, Mycoplasma, Legionella
A
Yes they all do
8
Q
Side effects of macrolides
A
Nausea/ Vomiting
QTc prolongation
*Azithromycin has the least amount of SE
9
Q
Do Macrolides require hepatic adjustment
A
No
