Antibiotic Counselling Flashcards
How frequently daily is amoxicillin given in adult patients?
Three times daily (every 8 hours).
What are the common side effects seen with amoxicillin use?
Diarrhoea, nausea, skin reactions, vomiting, thrombocytopenia, hypersensitivity.
Can amoxicillin be taken with or without food?
Amoxicillin can be taken with or without food.
How frequently is phenoxymethylpenicillin given in adult patients?
Four times daily (every 6 hours).
What are the common side effects seen with phenoxymethylpenicillin use?
Diarrhoea, hypersensitivity, nausea, skin reactions, thrombocytopenia, vomiting.
Can phenoxymethylpenicillin be taken with or without food?
Phenoxymethylpenicillin should be taken on an empty stomach, one hour before food or two hours after food.
How frequently is metronidazole given in adult patients?
Three times daily (every 8 hours).
What are the common side effects seen with metronidazole use?
Dry mouth, myalgia, nausea, oral disorders, metallic taste, vomiting.
What key point is important when counselling a patient on the use of metronidazole?
Avoid alcohol during the course of treatment.
Should metronidazole be taken with or without food?
Metronidazole should be taken with food.
How frequently is flucloxacillin given in adult patients?
Four times daily.
What are the common side effects seen with flucloxacillin use?
Diarrhoea, hypersensitivity, nausea, skin reactions, thrombocytopenia, vomiting.
Should flucloxacillin be taken with or without food?
Flucloxacillin should be taken on an empty stomach, one hour before or two hours after food.
How frequently is standard release nitrofurantoin given in adult patients?
Four times daily.
How frequently is modified release nitrofurantoin (Selexid) given in adult patients?
Twice daily.
