Antibiotic side effects

Question 1

Amoxicillin- characteristic side effect

Answer 1

rash with infectious mononucleosis

Question 2

Co-amoxiclav- characteristic side effect

Answer 2

cholestasis

Question 3

Flucloxacillin- characteristic side effect

Answer 3

cholestasis (usually develops several weeks after use)

Question 4

Erythromycin- characteristic side effect(s)

Answer 4

• GI upset
• Prolongs QT interval

Question 5

ciprofloxacin- characteristic side effect(s)

Answer 5

• lowers seizure threshold
• Tendonitis

Question 6

Metronidazole- characteristic side effect

Answer 6

Reaction following alcohol ingestion

Question 7

Doxycycline- characteristic side effect

Answer 7

Photosensitivity

Question 8

Trimethoprim- characteristic side effect(s)

Answer 8

• Rashes, including photosensitivity
• Pruritis
• Suppression of haematopoiesis