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doxycycline -
monohydrate or hyclate forms (brand name)

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Vibramycin, Adoxa, Monodox

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doxycycline -
monohydrate or hyclate forms (common strengths)

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20mg, 50mg, 75mg, 100mg, 150mg

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doxycycline -
monohydrate or hyclate forms (common frequency)

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q12hr

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doxycycline -
monohydrate or hyclate forms (indication)

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Treatment (Tx) of:
Respiratory tract infections (RTI)
Urinary tract infections (UTI)
Acne and skin infections
Sexually transmitted infections (STI)

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doxycycline -
monohydrate or hyclate forms (counseling tips)

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• Sun-sensitivity: use sunscreens, avoid tanning beds
• Take with food to prevent stomach upset
• Do not take food, vitamins, or medication containing Ca++, Fe++, Mg++, or Zn++ within 2 hrs before or 2 hrs after doxycycline
• Though unlikely, may decrease effectiveness of oral contraceptives (OC); use additional form of birth control (BC) during and 1 wk after last dose

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doxycycline -
monohydrate or hyclate forms (drug class)

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Anti-bacterials (Antibiotics)

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Amoxicillin (drug class)

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Anti-bacterials (Antibiotics)

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Amoxicillin (brand name)

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Amoxil

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Amoxicillin (common strengths)

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250mg, 500mg, 875mg

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Amoxicillin (common frequency)

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q8h, q12h

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Amoxicillin (indications)

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Tx of:
RTI, UTI, STI, Ear, nose, throat (ENT), skin infections

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Amoxicillin (counseling points)

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Though unlikely, may decrease effectiveness of OC; use additional form of BC during and 1 wk after last dose
Contraindicated if penicillin allergy

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Cephalexin (drug class)

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Anti-bacterials (Antibiotics)

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Cephalexin (brand)

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Keflex

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Cephalexin (common strengths)

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250mg, 500mg

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Cephalexin (common frequency)

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q6h, q8h

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Cephalexin (indication)

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Tx of:
RTI, UTI, ENT, skin and bone infections

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Cephalexin (counseling points)

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Do not take vitamins or medication containing Zn++ for atleast 3 hrs after cephalexin
Contraindicated if cephalosporin allergy
Caution if penicillin allergy

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Azithromycin (brand)

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Zithromax, Z-Pak, Tri-Pak

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Azithromycin (common strengths)

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250mg, 500mg

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Azithromycin (common frequencies)

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Z-Pak:
Two 250mg tablets PO(500mg)on day 1, then one tablet days 2-5
q24h

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Azithromycin (indications)

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Tx of:
RTI, STI, ENT, skin and eye infections

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Azithromycin (counseling points)

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Do not take with an Al++ or Mg++ containing antacid
QTc prolongation occurs rarely, but possible interaction with many different medications
Contraindicated if macrolide allergy

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Azithromycin (drug class)

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Anti-bacterials (Antibiotics)

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Ciprofloxacin (drug class)
Anti-bacterials (Antibiotics)
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Ciprofloxacin (brand)
Cipro, Ciloxan
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Ciprofloxacin (common strengths)
250mg, 500mg, 750mg
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Ciprofloxacin (common frequencies)
q12h
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Ciprofloxacin (indication)
Tx of: STI, prostatitis Skin, bone, Pneumonia, Complicated UTI, RTI, abdominal infections
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Ciprofloxacin (counseling points)
QTc prolongation occurs rarely, but possible interaction with many different medications Do not take food or medications containing Ca++, Fe++within 2 hrs before or 2 hrs after ciprofloxacin Sun-sensitivity: use sunscreens, avoid tanning beds May increase caffeine sensitivity Contraindicated if fluoroquinolone allergy
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sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (SMZ-TMP) (drug class)
Anti-bacterials (Antibiotics)
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sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim(SMZ-TMP) (brand name)
Bactrim DS
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sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim(SMZ-TMP) (common strengths)
800mg[S]/ 160mg[T]
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sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim(SMZ-TMP) (common frequencies)
q12h
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sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim(SMZ-TMP) (indications)
Tx of: RTI, UTI, HIV-associated infection
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sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim(SMZ-TMP) (counseling points)
Sun-sensitivity: use sunscreens, avoid tanning beds Take with at least 8 oz. water Contraindicated if sulfa allergy
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Nitrofurantoin (drug class)
Anti-bacterials (Antibiotics)
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Nitrofurantoin (brand)
Macrobid, Macrodantin
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Nitrofurantoin (common strengths)
100mg
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Nitrofurantoin (common frequency)
q12h
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Nitrofurantoin (indication)
Tx of UTI
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Nitrofurantoin (counseling points)
Orange or brown urine is expected and not cause for concern Do not take food or medications containing Mg++ within 2hrs before or 2 hrs after nitrofurantoin Take with food/milk to ↑ absorption
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Metronidazole (drug class)
Anti-bacterials (Antibiotics)
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Metronidazole (brand)
Flagyl
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Metronidazole (common strengths)
250mg 500mg
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Metronidazole (common frequencies)
q6h, q8h, q12h
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Metronidazole (indication)
Tx of: Abscess, Vaginosis, Gastrointes-tinal (GI) tract infections, STI
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Metronidazole (counseling points)
Contraindicated: Alcohol use during therapy and for 3 days following last dose Metallic taste in mouth Headache common adverse effect
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Fluconazole (drug class)
Anti-Fungal
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Fluconazole (brand)
Diflucan
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Fluconazole (common strengths)
100mg, 150mg, 200mg
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Fluconazole (common frequencies)
q24h, single dose for vaginitis
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Fluconazole (indication)
Tx fungal infections of: Mouth(thrush), Skin, Vagina, HIV- associated infections
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Fluconazole (counseling points)
QTc prolongation occurs rarely, but possible interaction with many different medications Report any new skin rash to the prescriber
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Valacyclovir (drug class)
Anti-Viral
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Valacyclovir (brand)
Valtrex
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Valacyclovir (indications)
Tx herpes viral infections of: Genitals, Cold sores, Shingles
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Valacyclovir (common strengths)
500mg, 1 gram
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Valacyclovir (common frequencies)
q8h, q12h, q24h
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Valacyclovir (counseling points)
Headache common adverse effect Does not prevent disease transmission [avoid sex when sores are present] Drink lots of fluids to prevent accumulation in kidneys

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