meningitis drugs Flashcards

(6 cards)

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Third Gen Cephalosporins

A

Ceftriaxone
Cefotaxime

(500 mg, 1g)

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Penicillin

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Ampicillin (250mg, 500mg)

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Broad Spectrum Antibiotics

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3rd Gen Cephalosporins
Penicillin
Vancomycin

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4
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Antiviral Medications

A

Acyclovir (Zovirax)
Ganciclovir (Cytovene) or Foscarnet (Foscavir)

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5
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Antifungal Medications

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Amphotericin B
Flucytosine
Fluconazole

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Adjunctive Therapies

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Corticosteroids - Dexamethasone
Osmotic Agents
Anticonvulsants

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