Special Requirements of Abx Flashcards
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Refrigeration REQUIRED after Reconstitution: Liquid Oral Abx
-Penicillin VK*
-Amoxicillin/Clavulanate*
-Cefpodoxime
-Cefprozil
-Cephalexin
-Cefadroxil
-Cefuroxime
-Cefacior
-Fidaxomicin
-Vancomycin oral
-Valganciclovir
Refrigeration Recommended: Liquid Oral Abx
-Amoxicillin: improves taste
-Oseltamivir: increases shelf life
Do NOT Refrigerate: Liquid Oral Abx
-Cefdinir*
-Azithromycin
-Ciprofloxacin
-Clarithromycin
-Clindamycin
-Doxycycline
-Erythromycin
-Acyclovir
-Levofloxacin
-Fluconazole
-Clarithromycin
-Linezolid
-Metronidazole
-Itraconazole
-Posaconazole
-Nitrofurantoin
-Voriconazole
-Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
-Nystatin
DO NOT Refrigerate: IV Abx
Most IV abx are refrigerated
These are not:
-Metronidazole
-Moxifloxacin
-Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
-Acyclovir (ref causes crystallization)
MAMS
Do Not Require Renal Dose Adj
-Antistaphylococcal penicillins
(e.g., dicloxacillin, nafcillin)
-Azithromycin, erythromycin
-Ceftriaxone
-Clindamycin
-Doxycycline
-Metronidazole
-Moxifloxacin
-Linezolid
Empty Stomach Abx
Most abx can be taken with food to decrease Gl upset
Exceptions (take on an empty stomach):
-Ampilin oral capsules
-Levoloxacin oral solution
-Penicillin VK
-Tetracycline
-Doxycycline (Oracea brand only)
-Rifampin
-Isoniazid
-Itraconazole oral solution
-Voriconazole
1:1 IV to PO Dosing Abx
-Azithromycin
-Levoloxacin, moxifloxacin
-Doxycycline, minocycline
-Linzolid, tedizolid
-Metronidazole
-Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
-Fluconazole, isavuconazonium, posaconazole, voriconazole
Abx: Light Protection During Admin
-Doxycycline
-Micafungin
-Pentamidine
Compatible with Dextrose Only
-Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
-Amphotericin B (conventional, Abelcet, Ambisome)
-Pentamidine
Compatible with Saline Only
-Ampicillin
-Ampicillin/Sulbactam
-Ertapenem
Compatible with NS/LR Only
-Caspofungin
-Daptomycin
