CH-22 Aminoglycosides RxPREP MUST KNOWS Flashcards
1
Q
Aminoglycoside coverage
A
Gentamicin/Tobramicin/Amikacin
Gram negatives (Including Pseudomonas)
Synergy for Gram Pos
Staphylococci n Enterococci
2
Q
Aminoglycoside Good NEWs
A
Kill gram negative and synergistic with betalactams for gram pos
low resistance
3
Q
Aminoglycosides BAD NEWS
A
Ototoxic
Nephrotoxic
4
Q
Aminoglycoside Smart idea!
A
Concentration dependent
HIGH dose less often
5
Q
Aminoglycoside warnings
A
Use with other renal toxic drugs
(amphotericin B, cisplatin, polymyxins, cyclosporine, loop diuretics, NSAIDs, radiocontrast dye, tacrolimus and vancomycin)