Cephalosporins Flashcards
1
Q
What are the five generations of cephalosporins?
A
- Cefalexin
- Cefaclor
- Cefixime
- Cefepime
- Ceftaroline
2
Q
What are cephalosporins usually used in?
A
pneumonia, meningitis, UTI
3
Q
What are the main S/E?
A
antibiotic associated colitis (diarrhoea)
4
Q
what is the relationship between penicillins and cephalosporins?
A
0.5%-6% of pts allergic to penicillins also are allergic to cephalosporins too. They usually have a hypersensitivity reaction to cephalosporins.
