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| Lower respiratory tract infection |
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| Common adverse effects for all oral antibiotics |
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| Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rash |
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| Signs/symptoms of allergic reactions |
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Anaphylaxis - shortness of breath (SOB, dyspnea), inability to swallow (dysphagia), tongue/lip swelling (angioedema), hives (urticaria), or rash.
Discontinue use with any of these symptoms. |
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| Superinfection definition |
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| A new infection occurring in a patient who already has one infection. May be caused when a bacteria is resistant to an antimicrobial drug the patient is taking. ALL antibiotics can cause superinfections. Ex: CDAD and yeast or fungal infections. |
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| Antibiotics counseling points |
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| FINISH THERAPY!! Report signs/symptoms of allergic reactions or persistent, severe diarrhea. Use alternative birth control if OC is being used. Shake suspensions well. |
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Generic Name: penicillin VK
Drug Class: Beta-Lactam Antibiotic |
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| Brand Name: Amoxil, Trimox |
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Generic Name: amoxicillin
Drug Class: Beta-Lactam Antibiotic, Penicillin |
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Generic Name: amoxicillin/clavulanate
Drug Class: Beta-Lactam Antibiotic, Extended-spectrum penicillin |
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Generic Name: piperacillin/tazobactam
Drug Class: Beta-lactam, Extended-Spectrum penicillin |
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Generic Name: cephalexin
Drug Class: Beta-lactam, 1st generation cephalosporin |
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Generic Name: cefazolin
Drug Class: Beta-lactam, 1st generation cephalosporin |
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Generic Name: ceftriaxone
Drug Class: Beta-lactam, 3rd generation cephalosporin |
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Generic Name: cefepime
Drug Class: Beta-lactam, 4th generation cephalosporin |
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Generic Name: azithromycin
Drug Class: Macrolide |
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