PHARM Flashcards
(184 cards)
Penicillin VK
B lactams
Staph, strep, gonorrhea, Hflu
Recurrent RF, dental abscesses, diphtheria
A/E: Black hairy tongue, anaphylaxis
Amoxicillin
B lactams (Broad spectrum) SAFE FOR PREGNANCY
1st line uncomplicated EENT
MAP USE: Meningitis, AOM, PUD, UTI, Salmonella, Extended spectrum
Cephalexin
Cephalosporin B lactase
SAFE FOR PREGNANCY
Cellulitis
Resp, skin, GU, bone, OM (Staph, strep, E.coli, Proteus, Klebsiella)
A/E: Penicillin allergy (10-15% cross allergy)
Doxycycline
Tetracycline - protein synthesis inhibitor
Broad Spectrum, take on EMPTY stomach
GC/CT if penicillin allergy, Mycoplasma, Lyme, Rickettsia, Acne, Cholera, ANTHRAX
*NOT first choice for any staph infection
A/E: Tooth discoloration (CI <8yo), photosensitivity
Azithromycin
Macrolide - protein synthesis inhibition
SAFE FOR PREGNANCY, take WITH food
STDS (Chlamydia, syphilis, chancoird
Respiratory (Diphtheria, TB)
2nd choice for AOM
CI: Liver disease
Clarithromycin
Macrolide - protein synthesis inhibition
SAFE FOR PREGNANCY, take WITH food
STDS (Chlamydia, syphilis, chancoird
Respiratory (Diphtheria, TB)
2nd choice for AOM
CI: Liver disease
Clindamycin
Lincosamide - protein synthesis inhibition
Topical for acne, peritonsillar abscess, neonatal GBS prophylaxis if penicillin allergy
A/E C. diff pseudomembranous colitis
Ciprofloxacin
Fluoroquinolone - DNA synthesis inhibitor
Broad spectrum
1st line UTIs (Pyelo = 400mg IV), GI
2nd line TB
ANTHRAX
A/E Tendon rupture, CI <18yo dt arrested growth plates
Increase Warfarin levels
Decreased absorption with antacids, Fe, Zn
Mupirocin
RNA synthesis inhibitor
Topical MRSA, Impetigo
Nitrofurantoin
NEVER use last trimester
Acute uncomplicated UTI (not E. Coli)
CI: G6PD, <3 months old, pregnancy, severe renal impairment, can cause hemolytic anemia in fetus
TMP/SMX
Broad Spectrum
*GIVE WITH FOLATE
Respiratory, UTI, Prostatitis, Salmonella, Shigella
2nd line AOM
A/E: Megaloblastic anemia, photosensitivity
CI: G6PD, pregnancy, <2 months
IA: Warfarin, OCP, Sulfonylureas
Triple Antibiotic Ointment
Allergic contact derm
Bacitracin ….[Replace with hydrocortisone for swimmer’s ear, superficial bacterial infx of external auditory canal]
Neomycin (permanent SNHL)
Polymyxin B
TB meds
Isoniazid (can be used for latent as well)
Rifampin (red tears/urine/saliva)
- use both together for active infection
- both hepatotoxic (increase LFT)
Anti-Fungals
Fluconazole: Trich, systemic, organ transplants
Nystatin: Not absorbed so good for GI
Terbinafine: Nails (hepatotoxic, SJS, neutropenia)
IA: Warfarin, phenytoin, oral hypoglycemics
Hydroxychloroquine
DMARD
Anti-malarial
Anti-rheumatic
Anti-inflammatory
A/E: nightmares, CVD, vision, photosensitivity
CI: long term use
IA: Digoxin, alcohol
Mebendazole
Anti-helminthic
A/E = ALL BENT = Angioedema, Liver enzymes elevated, BM decreased, Epigastric pain, Neuro, Teratogen
CI: <2yo
Permethrins
Scabies
Metronidazole
Anti-protozoal, anaerobic infx (C.dif, PUD, BV, Trich, Giardia, Peritonsillar abscess)
A/E = NIDA = Neurotoxic, Irritated GI/GU, Disulfiram Rxn with EtOH, Allergy/a metallic taste
Valacyclovir
HSV (active), Hep B post exposure, EBV, CMV, Varicella
A/E: Increased AST/ALT, GI, rash, delirium
HIV medication
Zidouvidine - reverse transcriptase inhibitor
CI: Lactation
A/E: BM suppression = anemia, neutropenia
Amantadine
Anti-cholinergic dopamine agonist
Parkinsons*
No longer recommended for Influenza A
Herpes zoster
Oseltamivir
Influenza A &B (spray, inhaler, IV)
A/E SUICIDE
Interferon-a-2
Chronic HBV, HCV*, cancer, polycythemia vera, condylomata accuminata
A/E = IFN ALPHA = Inhibit BM, Flu, Neurotoxic, AI, Liver enzymes increase, Proteinuria, HYPOTHYROID/Hypotension/tachycardia, Alopecia
CI: AI, infants, pregnancy C, transplants
Extreme myelosuppression if combined with Zidovudine
Doxorubicin
Breast cancer, Kapos’s sarcoma, multiple myeloma, ovarian CA
A/E Heart damage