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Definition
cephalexin
(Ear, nose, throat, Respiratory System, UTI, Skin)
-Decreases effectiveness of BC
-Contraindicated if penicillin allergy |
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Definition
amoxicillin
(Ear, nose, throat, Respiratory System, UTI, STD)
-Caution in penicillin allergy |
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Definition
azithromycin
(Ear, nose, throat, Respiratory System, UTI, Skin, STD)
-Avoid antacids containing Al or Mg
-Take tablets with food to avoid stomach upset |
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Definition
ciprofloxacin
(Respiratory Tract, UTI, Skin, STD)
-Sun Sensitivity
-Dizziness
-Enhances effects of caffeine
-Separate dairy, antacids and minerals by 2 hours before or 4 hours after |
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Definition
doxycycline
(Respiratory Tract, UTI, Acne, STD)
-Sun Sensitivity
-Take with food
-Separate dairy, antacids and minerals by 2 hours before or 4 hours after
-Increase fluid intake
-Decreases effectiveness of BC |
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Term
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Definition
sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim
(Respiratory Tract, UTI)
-Sun Sensitivity
-Drink lots of water
-Contraindicated if Sulfa allergy |
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Term
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Definition
nitrofurantoin
(UTI)
-Brown colored urine
-Avoid Mg antacids
-Take with food or milk |
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Term
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Definition
metronidazole
(Abscess, Vaginosis, GI Tract Infections, STD)
-Alcohol contraindicated for 3 days following last dose
-Dizziness
-Metallic Taste
-Brown or Reddish urine discoloration |
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Term
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Definition
fluconazole
(Fungal Infections of the Mouth, Skin, Vagina)
-Report skin rash to prescriber |
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Definition
valacyclovir
(Herpes viral infections, Genital, Cold Sores, Shingles)
-Headache
-Does not prevent disease transmission
-Encourage fluids |
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