CH-22 Macrolide RxPREP Must Knows Flashcards

1
Q

Macrolide Coverage

A

Atypicals:

  • Legionella
  • Chlamydia
  • Mycoplasma
  • Mycobacterium
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2
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Macrolide Common Use

A

CAP

Strep Throat

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3
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Zithromax common use

A

COPD

Chlamydia

Gonorrhea

MAC prophylaxis

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4
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Clarythromycin comon use

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H. Pylori

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5
Q

Erythromycin

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Increases gastric motility

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6
Q

Macrolide Safety issues

A

QT Prolongation

Caution CVD

Decrease K/Mg

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7
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DDI’s

A

clarithromycin and erythromicin CONTRAINDICATED with simvastatin and lovastain.

Due to Cyp inhabition!!

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