meningitis drugs Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
Third Gen Cephalosporins
A
Ceftriaxone
Cefotaxime
(500 mg, 1g)
2
Q
Penicillin
A
Ampicillin (250mg, 500mg)
3
Q
Broad Spectrum Antibiotics
A
3rd Gen Cephalosporins
Penicillin
Vancomycin
4
Q
Antiviral Medications
A
Acyclovir (Zovirax)
Ganciclovir (Cytovene) or Foscarnet (Foscavir)
5
Q
Antifungal Medications
A
Amphotericin B
Flucytosine
Fluconazole
6
Q
Adjunctive Therapies
A
Corticosteroids - Dexamethasone
Osmotic Agents
Anticonvulsants