Cephalosporins

Question 1

CEPHALOSPORINS

Generic
Cefdinir

Answer 1

Brand
Omnicef

Form: Capsule, Suspension

Strengths:

Capsule - 300 mg

Suspension - 125 mg/5 mL, 250 mg/5 mL

Question 2

CEPHALOSPORINS

Generic
Ceftriaxone

Answer 2

Brand
Rocephin

Form: Injection

Strengths:

Injection - 250 mg, 500 mg, 1 g, 2 g, 10 g

Question 3

CEPHALOSPORINS

Generic
Cephalexin

Answer 3

Brand
Keflex

Forms: Capsules, Tablets, Suspension

Strengths:

Capsule - 250 mg, 500 mg
Tablet - 250 mg, 500 mg
Suspension - 125 mg/5 mL,
250 mg/5 mL

Question 4

CEPHALOSPORINS

Generic
Cefazolin

Answer 4

Brand
Ancef

Form: Injection

Strength: Injection - 500 mg, 1 g, 2 g, 10 g, 20 g, 300 g

Question 5

CEPHALOSPORINS

MOA

Answer 5

Inhibits bacterial cell wall growth

Question 6

CEPHALOSPORINS

ADRs

Answer 6

Diarrhea, allergic reactions, rash

Question 7

CEPHALOSPORINS

Indication

Answer 7

Utilized in multiple different types of infection ( ie, skin infections, prophylaxis for dental and surgical procedures, pneumonia, UTI)

Question 8

CEPHALOSPORINS

Additional Notes

Answer 8

• Medications commonly start with “ceph-“ or “cef-“
• Cephalosporins are structurally similar to penicillins, thus an allergic reaction can occur if a patient is taking a cephalosporin and are allergic to penicillin.