Antibiotics Flashcards
(13 cards)
1
Q
Fluoroquinolone
Should be prescribed orally - bioavalability near 100%
- monotherapy for pyelonephritis
- avoid in breastfeeding
A
Ciprofloxacin
2
Q
- UTIs in first trimester of pregnancy
A
Nitrofurantoin
3
Q
- UTIs
- safe in breastfeeding
- contraindicated in pregnancy
A
Trimethoprim
4
Q
Cephalosporin
- pseudomonal infections in CF
A
Ceftazidime
5
Q
Aminoglycoside
- ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity
-
A
Gentamicin
6
Q
Aminoglycoside
A
Amikacin
7
Q
Glycopeptide
- MRSA
A
Vancomycin
8
Q
Cephalosporin
- broad spectrum, IV: suspected sepsis/meningitis
- IM single: Neisseria gonnohroeae (in comb. azithromycin)
- safe in breastfeeding
A
Ceftriaxone
9
Q
Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia
Immunosuppressed
A
Co-trimoxazole
10
Q
Cephalosporin
Safe in breast feeding
(avoid in penicillin allergies)
A
Cefaclor
11
Q
Avoid in breastfeeding
A
Tetracycline
12
Q
Avoid in breastfeeding
A
Chloramphenicol
13
Q
Avoid in breastfeeding
A
Sulphonamides
