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Definition
1. Inhibits cell wall synthesis.
2. Kills bacteria= Bactericidal.
3. Broad-Spectrum.
* Side Effects: N/V/D; Anxiety; Abd Pain; Allergic Reactions; Less Common Convulsions. |
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Definition
1. Inhibits cell wall synthesis.
2. Kills bacteria= Bactericidal.
3. Broad-Spectrum.
* Side Effects: Anorexia; N/V/D; Rash; Abd Cramps; Fever; Pruritus; HA; Vertigo; Weakness. |
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Term
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Definition
1. Only oral 3rd. Generation.
2. Suprax has structural changes to allow for better oral absorption. |
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Definition
1. Kills bacteria-Bactericidal.
2. Antacids decrease absorption.
3. Used 4 tx of UTI.
*Side Effects: HA; Dizziness; Fatigue; Depression; Restlessness; N/V/D; Constipation; Rash; Puritis; Photosensitivity; Flushing; Fever; Chills; Blurred Vision. |
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Azithromycin
Classification: Macrolides |
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Definition
| Frequently used 4 pt allergic to penicillin. |
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Term
Classification: Macrolides
Meds: Erythromycin; Azithromycin; & Clarithromycin |
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Definition
1. Inhibit growth of bacteria= Bacteriostatic.
2. Tx Strep; Mild-Moderate UTI; Syphilis; Lyme's; Gonorrhea; Chalmydia |
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Definition
| Side Effects: N/V/D; Hepatotoxicity; Jaundice; Anorexia. |
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Term
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Definition
1. Decrease effectiveness of BC.
2. Decrease oral absorption by dairy products; antacids; and iron salts.
3. Stops new bacterial growth.
4. Avoid tetracycline 4 children under 8; prego & nursing mothers (May cause discoloration of teeth. |
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Term
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Definition
1. Serious Nephro Toxicities.
2. Renal failure can occur c increased peaks.
3. Ototoxicity c increased troughs (effects 8th cranial).
4. Check blood level often
Used for severe infections only. |
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Term
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Definition
1. Inhibits bacterial growth.
2. Prevents synthesis of folic acid.
3. Can cause kidney stones.
4. Human cells not effecte; used performed folic acid. |
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Term
| Amphotericin B (Fungazone) |
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Definition
1. Highly toxic; binds to tissue rather than blood; increased tissue damage.
*Side Effects: renal damage; fever; HA; N/V; anemia; F&E balance; Nephrotoxicity; Hypokalemia
*Used for serious fungal infections. |
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Term
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Definition
1. Do not give w/in 2 hrs of antacids = hepatotoxicity.
2. Used 4 athletes foot
*Side Effects: N/V/D; dizziness; nervousness; HA; rash; puritis; thrombocytopenia; allergic reaction; CNS effects. |
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Term
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Definition
| Side Effects: N/V/D; anemia; thrombocytopenia; hepatotoxicity; bruising. |
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Term
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Definition
1. Inhibit viral reproduction.
2. Protection is immediate.
3. Dosage must be accurate. |
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Term
"Avirs"
Indinavir (Crixivan); Ritonavir (Norvir); Squinavir (Invirase) |
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Definition
Protease Inhibitors.
Side Effects: Kidney stones; abd pain; N/V/D; HA; Weakness; and altered taste. |
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Term
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Definition
| Urinary Tract; Surgical or Traumatic Wounds; Respiratory Tract; Bloodstream |
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