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MEDLIST 1 - Anti-Infectives and Definitions Flashcards

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Brand name for Doxycycline-monohydrate

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Vibramycin, Adoxa, Monodox

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Doxycycline common strength

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20mg, 50mg, 75mg, 100mg, 150mg

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Doxycycline indication and use

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respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, acne and skin infections, sexually transmitted infections

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Brand name for amoxicillin

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Amoxil

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amoxicillin common strength

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250mg, 500mg, 875mg

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Doxycycline common frequency

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take every 12 hours (q12h)

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Doxycycline counseling tips

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-sun sensitivity
-take with food to prevent stomach ache
-don’t take food, vitamins, or medication containing calcium, magnesium, zinc, and iron 2 hours before or after doxycycline

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amoxicillin indication and use

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respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, sexually transmitted infection, ear nose throat skin infections

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amoxicillin counseling tips and important information

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  • Although unlikely may decrease effectiveness of OC use additional forms of BC during and 1 week after last dose
  • contraindication if penicillin allergy
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Cephalexin Brand name

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Keflex

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Cephalexin common strength

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250mg and 500mg

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Cephalexin common frequency

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q6h, q8h

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cephalexin indication and use

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RTI, UTI, ENT, skin, and bone infection

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cephalexin counseling tips

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  • dont take vitamins or medications containing zn for least 3 hours after
  • caution if penicillin allergy
  • contraindicated if cephalosporin allergy
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Azithromycin brand name

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Zithromax, Z-Pak, Tri-Pak

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Azithromycin strengths

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250mg 500mg

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azithromycin frequency

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Z-Pak:
Two 250mg tablets PO
(500mg) on day 1, then
one tablet days 2-5, q24h

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azithromycin use

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Tx of:
* RTI
* STI
* ENT, skin, and eye infections

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Azithromycin counseling tips

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  • Do not take with an Al++ or Mg++ containing antacid
  • QTc prolongation occurs rarely, but possible interaction with many different medications
  • Contraindicated if macrolide allergy
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ciprofloxacin Brand name

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Cipro, Ciloxan

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ciprofloxacin common strength

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250mg
500mg
750mg

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ciprofloxacin use

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Tx of:
* STI,
prostatitis
* Skin, bone
* Pneumonia
* Complicated
UTI, RTI, abdominal infections

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ciprofloxacin frequency

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Ciprofloxacin counseling tips

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  • QTc prolongation occurs rarely, but possible interaction with many different medications
  • Do not take food or medications containing Ca++, Fe++ within 2 hrs before or 2 hrs after ciprofloxacin
  • Sun-sensitivity: use sunscreens, avoid tanning beds
  • May increase caffeine sensitivity
  • Contraindicated if fluoroquinolone allergy
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sulfamethoxazole/ trimethoprim (SMZ-TMP) Brand Name
Bactrim DS
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sulfamethoxazole/ trimethoprim common strength
800mg[S]/ 160mg[T]
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sulfamethoxazole/ trimethoprim frequency
q12h
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sulfamethoxazole/ trimethoprim use
Tx of: * RTI * UTI * HIV-associated infections
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sulfamethoxazole/ trimethoprim counseling tips
* Sun-sensitivity: use sunscreens, avoid tanning beds * Take with at least 8 oz. water * Contraindicated if sulfa allergy
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nitrofurantoin brand name
Macrobid, Macrodantin
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nitrofurantoin strength
100mg
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nitrofurantoin frequency
q12h
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nitrofurantoin use
Tx of UTI
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nitrofurantoin counseling tips
* Orange or brown urine is expected and not cause for concern * Do not take food or medications containing Mg++ within 2 hrs before or 2 hrs after nitrofurantoin * Take with food/milk to ↑ absorption
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metronidazole brand name
Flagyl
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metronidazole strength
250mg 500mg
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metronidazole frequency
q6h, q8h, q12h
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metronidazole use
Tx of: * Abscess * Vaginosis * Gastrointestinal (GI) tract infections * STI
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metronidazole counseling tips
* Contraindicated: Alcohol use during therapy and for 3 days following last dose * Metallic taste in mouth * Headache common adverse effect
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Fluconazole brand name
Diflucan
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fluconazole strength
100mg 150mg 200mg
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fluconazole frequency
q24h, single dose for vaginitis
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fluconazole use
Tx fungal infections of: * Mouth (thrush) * Skin * Vagina * HIV- associated
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fluconazole counseling tips
* QTc prolongation occurs rarely, but possible interaction with many different medications * Report any new skin rash to the prescriber
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valacyclovir brand name
Valtrex
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valacyclovir strength
500mg 1 gram
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valacyclovir frequency
q8h, q12h, q24h
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valacyclovir use
Tx herpes viral infections of: * Genitals * Cold sores * Shingles
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valacyclovir counseling tips
* Headache common adverse effect * Does not prevent disease transmission [avoid sex when sores are present] * Drink lots of fluids to prevent accumulation in kidneys

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