General Abx Qns Flashcards
1
Q
What drugs can/cannot be used in pregnancy?
A
Safe for use:
1) beta-lactams
2) macrolides
Not safe:
1) fluoroquinolones
2) cotrimoxazole
3) tetracyclines
2
Q
What beta-lactams have same r1 side chains?
A
1) Ampicillin, cephalexin
2) ceftriaxone, Cefepime
3) ceftazidime, aztreonam
3
Q
What beta-lactam do not have shared r1?
A
Cefazolin
4
Q
What abx to avoid in children?
A
Fluoroquinolones, tetracyclines
5
Q
What abx to avoid in g6pd? Why?
A
Prevent hemolysis of TBC
1) sulphonamides
2) fluoroquinolones
3) nitrofurantoin
