CH-22 Macrolide RxPREP Must Knows Flashcards
1
Q
Macrolide Coverage
A
Atypicals:
- Legionella
- Chlamydia
- Mycoplasma
- Mycobacterium
2
Q
Macrolide Common Use
A
CAP
Strep Throat
3
Q
Zithromax common use
A
COPD
Chlamydia
Gonorrhea
MAC prophylaxis
4
Q
Clarythromycin comon use
A
H. Pylori
5
Q
Erythromycin
A
Increases gastric motility
6
Q
Macrolide Safety issues
A
QT Prolongation
Caution CVD
Decrease K/Mg
7
Q
DDI’s
A
clarithromycin and erythromicin CONTRAINDICATED with simvastatin and lovastain.
Due to Cyp inhabition!!