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1
Q

Benzyl penicillin

A

Risk of encephalopathy and convulsions

2
Q

Linezolid

A

Risk of haematological toxicity

3
Q

Vancomycin

A

Risk of nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity

4
Q

Daptomycin

A

Risk of peripheral neuropathy

5
Q

Ciproflaxin

A

Cannot be used in children

6
Q

Flucloxacillin

A

Risk of hepatotoxocity

7
Q

Clindamycin

A

Common cause of pseudo- membranous colitis

8
Q

Trimethoprim

A

Side effects

9
Q

Cephalosporins

A

Risk of C.diff infection

10
Q

Tetracyclines

A

Risk of hepatotoxicity

11
Q

Gentamicin

A

Risk of nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity

12
Q

Metronidazole

A

Risk of peripheral neuropathy

13
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Nitrofurantoin

A

Risk of peripheral neuropathy