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Infection and Immunity 2- Lecture 13
Antibiotic drug interactions
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04/29/2013

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What 3 types of things can decrease absoption of quinolone antibiotics?
Definition

di/trivalent cations (like calcium, iron, etc)

dairy products

antacids

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3 types of antibiotics that can increase a QT interval (especially when combined with Amiodarone, an anti-arrhythmic)?
Definition

Fluoroquinolones (especially Levofloxacin), erythromycin, and clarithromycin

 

(erythromycin and clarithromycin are CYP-450 inducers and interact with almost everything)

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How many antibiotics affect Warfarin levels.
Definition
increase it
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One antibiotic that decreases Warfarin levels

 

Definition
Rifampin (can lead to clotting)
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Name an antibiotic that can interact with SSRIs to cause Serotonin Syndrome.
Definition
Linezolid
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