Antibiotics Drug List
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- Which class of antibiotics are the oldest on the market?
- Sulfa Drugs
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List the brand name of this generic medication.
sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim - Bactrim, Bactrim DS, Cotrim, Cotrim DS, Septra, Septra DS
- In the name Bactrim DS, what does DS stand for?
- Double Strength
- What is the name of the drugs that are similar to sulfa and should be used if you are allergic to sulfa?
- nitrofurantoin
- What is the brand name(s) for nitrofurantoin?
- Macrobid, Macrodantin
- What is the main side effect of Macrobid?
- nausea
- What auxillary labels should you include on the bottle for someone who is taking Macrobid?
- Take with fluids, Take with food, Avoid alcohol
- What are some side effects that your patient should know when taking Macrobid?
- Nausea, may turn your urine brown
- What illnesses do sulfonamides treat? List 4
- UTI, otitis media, ulcerative colitis, LRI
- What is the most common side effect of sulfa drugs?
- Rash
- What are other potential side effects of sulfonamides?
- nausea, vomiting, kidney damage, jaundice, drug fever
- What auxillary labels should be put on all sulfonamides?
- Avoid the sun, Take with plenty of fluids
- What illnesses is Penicillin the drug of choice for?
- abscesses, strep throat, meningitis, otitis media, pneumonia, respiratory infections, venereal disease
- What is the drug you should take if you are allergic to Penicillin?
- 600 mg of Clindamycin or 500 mg of Zithromax
- Should Penicillin be taken with or without food?
- without
- What is the most common side effect of PCN?
- diarrhea
- Name the brand name(s) for Amoxicillin
- Amoxil, Trimox
- what is the brand name for Penicillin V
- Veetids
- What is the generic name for Augmentin?
- amoxicillin-clavulanate
- If a person is allergic to PCN what is the other drug class that they may have a 10% chance of being allergic to called?
- Cephalosporins
- how many generations do cephalosporins have?
- 4
- What is the generic name for Keflex?
- cephalexin
- What is the generic name for Omnicef?
- cefdinir
- What side effects are you likely to have with cephalosporins?
- diarrhea
- What medication in its oral suspension has a high sugar content?
- Omnicef
- Who should be warned about the sugar content in Omnicef?
- diabetics
- should you refrigerate cephalosporins?
- yes, except for Omnicef
- What are the primary uses of Tetracyclines?
- acne, chronic bronchitis, lyme disease, rocky mountain spotted fever
- What auxillary labels should be used for tetracyclines?
- avoid sun, do not take antacids
- what are the primary side effects of Tetracyclines?
- GI upset, nausea and vomiting
- Can you drink milk or eat dairy products while taking tetracyclines?
- NO
- Is it okay to take a tetracycline after its expiration date?
- NO
- What are some examples of Macrolides?
- Biaxin, Zithromax, and Dynabac
- what are these medications used for?
- strep A, chlamydia, H. Influenza
- What are the common side effects of Macrolides?
- severe GI distress
- Should you take macrolides with or without food?
- with
- Azithromycin is generic for
- Zithromax
- clarithromycin is generic for
- Biaxin
- dirithromycin is generic for
- Dynabac
- Ketolides are usually prescribed for what illness?
- sinus infections
- Ketek is the brand name for which generic?
- Telithromycin
- What class of drug would be best to take if you have a bone infection?
- Quinolones
- What are the side effects associated with Quinolones?
- GI upset, nausea and vomiting, dizziness, unpleasant taste in the mouth.
- If I get GI upset with a quinolone can I take an antacid with it?
- NO
- Can I take Theophylline with a quinolone?
- NO