Glycopeptides Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
Cover of vancomyocin
A
gram positive, c.diff infections (oral only), MRSA, anaerobes
2
Q
1st line for C.diff
A
Oral vancomycin
3
Q
2nd line for C.diff
A
Fidoximicin
4
Q
3rd line for C.diff
A
Vancomycin + Metronidazole
5
Q
Indications of glycopeptides
A
Diabetic foot infections
CAP and HAP
Skin and soft tissue infections
Bone and joint infections
Endocarditis
6
Q
CI of vancomycin
A
Previous hearing loss
7
Q
SEs of vancomycin
A
Thrombophlebitis- pain and inflammation at infusion site
Red-man syndrome- due to rapid infusion rate
Nephrotoxicity
Ototoxicity
Neutropoenia
Thrombocytopaenia
8
Q
Why are glycopeptides not to be given orally in systemic infections?
A
They are not absorbed sufficiently
9
Q
Monitoring requirements for glycopeptides
A
Auditory tests
Leucocytes
Renal function
