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Antibiotics/virals/tubercular/fungals
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Undergraduate 3
12/15/2009

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Sulfisoxazole (Gantrisin)
Definition
Sulfonamide antibiotic
Term
beta-lactamases
Definition
enzymes that destroy penicillins
Term
cephalexin (Keflex)
Definition
1st generation cephalosporin
Term
Cefoxitin (Mefoxin)
Definition
2nd generation caphalosporin that kills anaerobes
Term
Cefuroxime (Kefoxin and Ceftin)
Definition
2nd generation cephalosporin that doesn't kill anaerobes.
Term
Ceftriaxone (Rocephin)
Definition
3rd generation cephalosporin used in CNS infections
Term
Cefepime (Maxipime)
Definition
4th generation cephalosporin
Term
erythromycin, Zithromax, and Biaxin
Definition
Macrolides
Term
Tetra-, doxy-, mino- cycline
Definition
tetracyclines that can cause teeth staining, photosensitivity, and can't be taken with dairy, iron, or antacids.
Term
gentamicin (Garamycin)
Definition
Aminoglycoside
Term
Which antibiotic group is poorly absorbed in the GI tract, so given parenterally?
Definition
Aminoglycosides. With the exception of neomycin
Term
Antibiotics ending in -floxacin
Definition
Fluoroquinolones
Term
Which antibiotocs cause nephro- and oto- toxicity?
Definition
Aminoglycosides
Term
pseudomembranous colitis
Definition
bad diarrhea
Term
metronidazole (Flagyl)
Definition
For infections in your gut. Has many drug interactions.
Term
vancomycin
Definition
Antibiotic that can cause Red Man's Syndrome in allergic reactions.
Term
Antiviral drugs
Definition
For infections not cause by HIV
Term
Antiretroviral drugs
Definition
For infections caused by HIV
Term
Amantadine (Symmetrel)
Definition
Antiviral active against influenza A
Term
Rimantadine (Flumadine)
Definition
Same as Symmetrel but less CNS adverse effects.
Term
Acyclovir (Zovirax)
Definition
Antiviral used to supress herpes and chicken pox.
Term
Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) and Zanamivir (Relenza)
Definition
Antivirals acitve against flu A and B.
Term
HAART
Definition
Highly Active AntiRetroviral Therapy
Term
isoniazid
Definition
First line antitubercular drug (primary drug)
Term
ethambutol
Definition
First line antitubucular drug
Term
pyrazinamide (PZA)
Definition
First line antitubucular drug
Term
rifampin
Definition
First line antitubucular drug
Term
Tuberculosis therapy may last for up to how many months?
Definition
24
Term
Fluconazole and Amphotericin B (AB)
Definition
systemic antifungals. (AB is drug of choice for systemic fungal infections).
Term
Nystatin
Definition
topical antifungal
Term
Amphotericin B main adverse effects
Definition
renal and neuro toxicities
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