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| Beta-Lactam Agents (Cephalosporin Agents) first-generation |
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| effective against streptococci, some staphylococci, some urinary organisms |
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| Beta-Lactam Agents (Cephalosporin Agents)second-generation |
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| first-generation spectrum plus Haemophilus influenzae |
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| Beta-Lactam Agents (Cephalosporin Agents) third-generation |
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| more effective against gram- negative gastrointestinal and urinary infections; generally reserved for infections that do not respond to other agents |
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| Beta-Lactam Agents (Cephalosporin Agents)fourth-generation |
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| infections of urinary tract pyelonephritis, skin, soft tissue, and abdomen |
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Broad-spectrum antibiotic agents
Not given to children or during pregnancy (stains tooth enamel) |
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| Drug of choice for Rocky Mountain spotted fever and Lyme disease. |
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| Macrolide Agents (Erythromycin Agents) |
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Narrow Spectrum
Effective against gram-positive cocci (staph and strep) and Bacillus anthracis (anthrax) |
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resemble PABA
limited to treatment of eight conditions |
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| Antiviral Agents/ Herpes virus |
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| Diphenhydramine hydrochloride (Benadryl) |
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| Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) |
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| Antihistamine/ Allergy- also used for motion sickness |
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| Meclizine hydrochloride (Bonine, Antivert) |
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Definition
| Antihistamine/ Allergy- also controls nausea |
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| Ciclopirox olamine (Loprox) |
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| antifungal and yeast infections |
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| antifungal/ ringworm and athlete’s foot |
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| Gentian violet, 1:1000 to 1:100 solution |
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Definition
Antiseptic dye
Treats impetigo, thrush, cystitis, urethritis in infants |
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| Povidone-iodine solution (Betadine) |
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Definition
Used in douche, vaginal gel, and shampoo
1%-1.5% solution |
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| sulfa, tetracycline, oral contraceptives, benadryl, lasix, ibuprofen, ketoconazole |
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| Used to Treat Eczema and Atopic Dermatitis |
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| Used to Treat Eczema and Atopic Dermatitis |
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| Imiquimod cream 5% (Aldara) |
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