Infection - Cephalosporins Flashcards
1
Q
what are the 1st gen of cephalosporins?
A
cefadroxil, cefalexin, cefradine
2
Q
what are the 2nd gen of cephalosporins?
A
FURRY FOX FACE
cefuroxime, cefoxitin, cefaclor
3
Q
what is route of adminstration in 3rd + 5th gen of cephalosporins?
which ONE is ONLY oral route
A
all parental apart from oral cefixime
4
Q
is cephalosporins okay in penicillin allergy?
A
if hypersensitivity to penicillin or other beta-lactams there is cross sensitivity so NO
