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5. Anti-Infectives Flashcards

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Amikacin

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Aminoglycoside - Antibacterials

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Gentamycin

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Aminoglycoside - Antibacterials

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Tobramycin

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Aminoglycoside - Antibacterials

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Ertapenem

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Carbapenem - Antibacterials

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Imipenem

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Carbapenem - Antibacterials

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Meropenem

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Carbapenem - Antibacterials

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Cefaclor (Keflor CD 375mg tab)

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Cephalosporins - Antibacterials
I : - Acute Otitis Media
- Respiratory Tract Infections
- Acute Sinusitis
D : - 375-750mg BD (Max 4g daily)
C : - This medication is to treat your infection
- Take as directed by your doctor for the duration directed
- This medication is best taken with food
- Swallow this tablet whole (Do not crush of chew tablet)
- Side effects you may notice: diarrhoea, C.Diff, Serum Sickness-Like Syndrome
- Serum Sickness-Like Syndrome : skin eruptions, athralgia/arthiritis (May last 6-12 days - full recovery usually after stopping medication)
M : - Clinical effect (fever?)
- Side Effects
- Compliance
- Prolonged Use (over 10 days) Full Blood Count, Renal Function

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Cefalotin

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Cephalosporins - Antibacterials

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Cefepime

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Cephalosporins - Antibacterials

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Cefotaxime

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Cephalosporins - Antibacterials

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Cefoxitin

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Cephalosporins - Antibacterials

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Ceftaroline

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Cephalosporins - Antibacterials

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Ceftazidime

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Cephalosporins - Antibacterials

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Ceftriaxone

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Cephalosporins - Antibacterials

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Cefuroxime (Zinnat 250mg tab)

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Cephalosporins - Antibacterials
I : - Acute Otitis Media
- Respiratory Tract Infections
- Acute Sinusitis
D : - 250-500mg BD
C : - This medication is to treat your infection
- Take as directed by your doctor for the duration directed
- This medication is best taken with food
- Swallow this tablet whole (Do not crush of chew tablet)
- Side effects you may notice: diarrhoea, C.Diff
M : - Side Effects
- Compliance
- Prolonged Use (over 10 days) Full Blood Count, Renal Function

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Cephalexin (Keflex 250mg, 500mg tab)

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Cephalosporins - Antibacterials
I : - Acute Otitis Media
- Respiratory Tract Infections
- Acute Sinusitis
D : - 250-1000mg BD -TDS (Max 4g daily)
C : - This medication is to treat your infection
- Take as directed by your doctor for the duration directed
- Side effects you may notice: diarrhoea, C.Diff
M : - Clinical effect (fever?)
- Side Effects
- Compliance
- Prolonged Use (over 10 days) Full Blood Count, Renal Function

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Cephazolin

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Cephalosporins - Antibacterials

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Teicoplanin

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Glycopeptides - Antibacterials

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Vancomycin

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Glycopeptides - Antibacterials

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Clindamycin (Cleocin 150mg tab)

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Lincosamides - Antibacterials
I : - Alternative in patients with penicillin and cephalosporin allergy (Dental, Skin, Soft Tissue, Bone infections)
- Bacterial Vaginosis
- Acne
- Malaria
- Treatment of PCP
D : 150-450 TDS
C : - This medication is to treat your infection
- Take as directed by your doctor for the duration as directed by your doctor
- Take with a full glass of water
- Stop taking medication and see your doctor if you develop diarrhoea
- Check with your doctor/pharmacist before taking ant antidiarrhoeals
- Side Effects include : C.DIFF (diarrhoea), Hepatotoxicity
M : - Clinical effect (fever)
- Side effects
- Compliance
- Prolonged treatment (over 10 days) : Full Blood Count, Hepatic and Renal Func

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Lincomycin

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Lincosamides - Antibacterials

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Azithromycin (500mg tab)

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Macrolides - Antibacterials
I : - Chlamydia
- Strep pharyngitis/tonsillitis
- Community-Acquired Pneumonia
- Traveller’s Diarrhoea
D : 250-500mg daily or 1g STAT
C : - This medication is to treat your infection
- Take as directed by your doctor for the duration as directed by your doctor
- Take with a full glass of water
- Side Effects include : Infantile Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis
- Tell you doctor if your baby develops vomiting or is irritable when feeding
- Other side effects include : diarrhoea, abdominal pains and cramps, C.Diff, Prolong QT Interval
M : - Clinical effect (fever)
- Side effects
- Compliance

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Clarithromycin (Klacid 250mg tab)

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Macrolides - Antibacterials
I : - Eradication of H.Pylori
- Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
- Prevention and Treatment of Pertussis
D : 250-500mg BD
C : - This medication is to treat your infection
- Take as directed by your doctor for the duration as directed by your doctor
- Take with a full glass of water
- This medication interacts with a lot of other medications : Let your doctor and pharmacist know if you are taking other medications or start any medications whilst on this. (OTC and prescription)
- Side Effect : Taste Disturbance
- Other side effects include : diarrhoea, abdominal pains and cramps, C.Diff, Prolong QT Interval
M : - Clinical effect (fever)
- Side effects
- Compliance

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Erythromycin (Eryc 250mg cap , 400mg tab)

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Macrolides - Antibacterials
I : - Upper and Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
- Coral Cuts
- Chlamydia
- Acne
- Rosacea
D : 1-2g daily in 2-4 divided doses
C : - This medication is to treat your infection
- Take as directed by your doctor for the duration as directed by your doctor
- Take with a full glass of water on an empty stomach (1 hour before or 2 hours after food) unless if upsets your stomach, then take with food
- This medication interacts with a lot of other medications : Let your doctor and pharmacist know if you are taking other medications or start any medications whilst on this. (OTC and prescription)
- Side Effects include : Infantile Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis
- Tell you doctor if your baby develops vomiting or is irritable when feeding
- Other side effects include : diarrhoea, abdominal pains and cramps, C.Diff, Prolong QT Interval
M : - Clinical effect (fever)
- Side effects
- Compliance

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Roxithromycin (Rulide 150, 300mg tab)
Macrolides - Antibacterials I: - Upper and Lower Respiratory Tract Infections - Community-Acquired Pneumonia - Skin Infections D : 150mg BD or 300mg D C : - This medication is to treat your infection - Take as directed by your doctor for the duration as directed by your doctor - Take with a full glass of water - This medication is best absorbed on an EMPTY STOMACH, at least 15mins before food : If it makes you feel sick, take it with food - Crushed tablets may increase roxithromycin conc over tablets swallowed whole - increase risk of side effects - Other side effects include : diarrhoea, abdominal pains and cramps, C.Diff, Prolong QT Interval M : - Clinical effect (fever) - Side effects - Compliance
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Metronidazole (Flagyl 200mg, 400mg tab)
Nitroimidazoles - Antibacterials I : - Gram pos and neg anaerobic bacterial infections - Protozoal Infections (giardiasis, Trichomoniasis) - C.Diff - Dental Infections - Aspiration Pneumonia - Lung Abscess - Bacterial Vaginosis - H. Pylori - Rosacea - Fungating Wounds D : 200-400mg BD - TDS (Max 4g daily) C : - This medication is to treat your infection - Take as directed by your doctor for the duration as directed by your doctor - Take with a full glass of water - Take tablets with food to reduce stomach upset (Liquid is best absorbed on an empty stomach) - This medication may make you feel dizzy or confused - do not drive or operate machinery if affected - Avoid alcohol during treatment and for 24 hours after finishing course - can cause nausea, vomiting, flushing, headache, palpitations - Stop taking medication immediately if you develop numbness, tingling, pain or weakness in hands or feet - Side Effects : Nausea, Metallic Taste, Furry Tongue, CNS effects (headache, dizziness) M : - Clinical Effect (fever?) - Side Effects - Compliance - prolonged treatment (over 10 days) - Full Blood Count, Neurotoxic Reactions
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Tinidazole (Simplotan, Fasigyn 500mg tab)
Nitroimidazoles - Antibacterials I : - Protozoal Infections - Bacterial Vaginosis D : 2g stat C : - This medication is to treat your infection - Take as directed by your doctor for the duration as directed by your doctor - Take with a full glass of water - Take tablets with food to reduce stomach upset - Side Effects : Nausea, Metallic Taste, Furry Tongue, CNS effects (headache, dizziness) M : - Clinical Effect (fever?) - Side Effects - Compliance - prolonged treatment (over 10 days) - Full Blood Count, Neurotoxic Reactions
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Amoxycillin
Penicillins - Antibacterials
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Amoxycillin with Clavulanic Acid
Penicillins - Antibacterials
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Ampicillin
Penicillins - Antibacterials
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Benzathine Penicillin
Penicillins - Antibacterials
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Benzylpenicillin
Penicillins - Antibacterials
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Dicloxacillin
Penicillins - Antibacterials
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Flucloxacillin
Penicillins - Antibacterials
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Phenoxymethylpenicillin
Penicillins - Antibacterials
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Piperacillin with Tazobactam
Penicillins - Antibacterials
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Procaine Penicillin
Penicillins - Antibacterials
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Ticarcillin with Clavulanic Acid
Penicillins - Antibacterials
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Ciprofloxacin
Quinolones - Antibacterials
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Moxifloxacin
Quinolones - Antibacterials
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Norfloxacin
Quinolones - Antibacterials
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Rifabutin
Rifamycins - Antibacterials
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Rifampicin
Rifamycins - Antibacterials
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Rifaximin
Rifamycins - Antibacterials
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Doxycycline
Tetracyclines - Antibacterials
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Minocycline
Tetracyclines - Antibacterials
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Tetracycline
Tetracyclines - Antibacterials
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Capreomycin
Antimycobacterials - Antibacterials
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Clofazimine
Antimycobacterials - Antibacterials
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Cycloserine
Antimycobacterials - Antibacterials
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Dapsone
Antimycobacterials - Antibacterials
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Ethambutol
Antimycobacterials - Antibacterials
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Isoniazid
Antimycobacterials - Antibacterials
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Pyrazinamide
Antimycobacterials - Antibacterials
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Streptomycin
Antimycobacterials - Antibacterials
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Aztreonam
Other Antibacterials - Antibacterials
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Colistin
Other Antibacterials - Antibacterials
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Daptomycin
Other Antibacterials - Antibacterials
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Fidaxomicin
Other Antibacterials - Antibacterials
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Haxamine Hippurate
Other Antibacterials - Antibacterials
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Linezolid
Other Antibacterials - Antibacterials
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Nitrofurantoin
Other Antibacterials - Antibacterials
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Sodium Fusidate
Other Antibacterials - Antibacterials
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Sulfadiazine
Other Antibacterials - Antibacterials
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Tigecycline
Other Antibacterials - Antibacterials
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Trimethoprim
Other Antibacterials - Antibacterials
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Trimethoprim with Sulfamethoxazole
Other Antibacterials - Antibacterials
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Fluconazole
Azoles - Antifungals
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Itraconazole
Azoles - Antifungals
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Ketoconazole
Azoles - Antifungals
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Miconazole
Azoles - Antifungals
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Posaconazole
Azoles - Antifungals
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Voriconazole
Azoles - Antifungals
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Anidulafungin
Echinocandins - Antifungals
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Caspofungin
Echinocandins - Antifungals
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Micafungin
Echinocandins - Antifungals
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Amphoteracin
Other Antifungals - Antifungals
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Flucytosine
Other Antifungals - Antifungals
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Griseofulvin
Other Antifungals - Antifungals
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Nystatin
Other Antifungals - Antifungals
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Pentamidine
Other Antifungals - Antifungals
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Terbinafine
Other Antifungals - Antifungals
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Aciclovir
Guanine Analogues - Antivirals
84
Famciclovir
Guanine Analogues - Antivirals
85
Ganiciclovir
Guanine Analogues - Antivirals
86
Valaciclovir
Guanine Analogues - Antivirals
87
Valganciclovir
Guanine Analogues - Antivirals
88
Oseltamivir
Neuraminidase Inhibitors - Antivirals
89
Zanamir
Neuraminidase Inhibitors - Antivirals
90
Foscarnet
Other Antivirals - Antivirals
91
Palivizumab
Other Antivirals - Antivirals

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