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| Combats infections from bacteria, viruses, or fungi |
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| Major Antibody subclass. Drugs contain Beta-lactam ring. 4 subclasses: Penicillins, Cephalosporins, Carbapenems, Monobectams |
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| Subclass of Beta-lactams. Penicillin V and amoxicllin are oral while Penicillin G is IV or IM. Low drug interaction. High allergy issue. |
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| Penicillin subclass. Amoxicillin with clavulanic acid |
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| Subclass of Beta-lactams and further divided into 4 generations. Most common drugs: Keflex (cephalexin), Ceftin (cefuroxime), Omnicef (cefdinir). Well tolerated with minimal drug interactions. Most commonly begin in "cef" or "ceph" |
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| Carbapenems & Monobactams |
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| Subclass of Beta-lactams. Only in IV or IM.For moderate to severe infections. |
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| Brand name: Keflex. Generic name and class? |
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| Generic name: Cephalexin, class: beta-lactams (penicillin). Brand ? |
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| Brand: Omnicef. Generic name and class? |
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| Generic: cefdinir, class beta-lactams (cephalosporin) Brand ? |
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| Brand: Ceftin. Generic name and class? |
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| Generic: Cefuroxime, class beta-lactams (cephalosporin) Brand ? |
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| Major Antibody subclass. Treats repiratory infections and Chlamydia. Topical agents for acne and eye infections. Most common drugs are Zithromax (azithromycin) and Biaxin(clarithromycin). Drug interactions and tolerability are issues. Generics usually end in "mycin", but so do those in the subclass aminoglycosides. |
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| In the Macrolides subclass. Drug interaction issue with Biaxin. |
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| Azithromycin. Available in 3 or 5 day dosing packs. Short course therapy and keeps working after med has been stopped. |
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| Brand: Zitromax. Generic and subclass ? |
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Definition
| Azithromycin in the macrolide subclass. Brand ? |
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| Brand: Biaxin. Generic and subclass? |
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| Clarithromycin in the macrolide subclass. Brand? |
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| Brand: E.E.S./Erythrocin. Generic and subclass? |
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| Eryhromycin in the macrolide subclass. Brand? |
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| Major Antibody subclass. Broad-spec for respiratory and urinary tract infections. Most common drug is Bactrim/Septra (SMZ-TMP). Resistance and allergy are big concerns. Commonly begin in "sulf". |
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| Brand: Bactrim/Septra (SMX/TMP). Generic and subclass? |
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| Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim in the Sulfonamide subclass. Brand? |
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| Major Antibody subclass. Broad spec for acne, STD's, and respiratory infections. Common meds: Tetracycline, Minocycline, Doxycycline. Resistance and side effects in kids are issues. Permanent tooth discoloration, enamel defects, retard bone growth in children and all patients at risk of increased sensitivity to sun and skin lesions. Commonly end in "cycline" |
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| Brand: Sumycin. Generic and subclass? |
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Definition
| Tetracycline in the tetracycline subclass. |
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| Brand: Dynacin. Generic and subclass? |
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| Minocycline in the tetracycline subclass |
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| Brand: Doryx. Generic and subclass? |
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| Doxycycline in the tetracycline subclass |
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| Major Antibody subclass. Treats sever infections. Mostly in IV or IM forms but also few topical agents. Severe hearing and kidney damage possible. Commonly end in "mycin" |
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| Brand: Nebcin/Tobrex(eye). Generic and subclass? |
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Definition
| Tobramycin in the Aminoglycosides subclass |
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| Brand: TobraDex. Generic and subclass? |
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Definition
| Tobramycin plus dexamethasone in the Aminoglycosides subclass. |
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| Brand: Neosporin. Generic and subclass? |
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| Neomycin sulfate in the aminoglycosides subclass |
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| Major Antibody subclass. A.k.a. quinolone. Treats repiratory, urinary tract, and intestinal infections. Divided into 4 generations. Possibility of tendon issues and shouldn't be used in children and pregnant women. Lots of drug interactions. Commonly end in "floxacin" |
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| Brand: Levaquin. Generic and subclass? |
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Definition
| Levofloxacin in the fluoroquinolone subclass. |
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| Brand: Avelox. Generic and subclass? |
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Definition
| Moxifloxacin in the fluoroquinolone subclass. |
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| Brand: Cipro. Generic and subclass? |
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Definition
| Ciprofloxacin in the fluoroquinolone subclass. |
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| Brand: Ciprodex. Generic and subclass? |
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| Ciprofloxacin plus dexamethasone in the fluoroquinolone subclass |
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| Miscellaneous antibiotics |
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Definition
| Meds that don't fall in 6 major antibody categories. For hard to treat infections and saved as a last ditch effort. |
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| In miscellaneous antibody subclass. For cases of MRSA. Drug and food interactions. Similar to MAOI and creates sensitivity to tyramine containing foods. |
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| Vancomycin and it's oral form |
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Definition
| In the miscellaneous antibody subclass. Not aminoglycoside or macrolide antibody. Adverse reactions big issues and can cause "red-man" syndrome. Hard on the kidneys. Oral form only for intestinal infections. |
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| In the miscellaneous antibody subclass. Treats intestinal, respiratory, skin, and vaginal infections, and acne treatment. Not an aminoglycoside or macrolide antibody. Severe diarrhea an issue. |
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| In the miscellaneous antibody subclass. Treats protozoal infections. Avoid alcohol. Well tolerated with few allergic and drug reactions. |
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| In the miscellaneous antibody subclass. Treats urinary tract infections. Two forms: Macro and Microcrystals. |
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| In the miscellaneous antibody subclass. Topical antibody for skin infections. |
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Term
| Brand: Zyvox. Generic and subclass? |
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Definition
| Linezolid In the miscellaneous antibody subclass (Oxazolidinones). |
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| Brand: Vancocin. Generic and subclass? |
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Definition
| Vancomycin In the miscellaneous antibody subclass (anti-infectives). |
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| Brand: Cleocin. Generic and subclass? |
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Definition
| Clindamycin In the miscellaneous antibody subclass (Lincosamides). |
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| Brand: Flagyl. Generic and subclass? |
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Definition
| Metronidazole In the miscellaneous antibody subclass (Azole antifungal). |
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| Brand: Macrodantin. Generic and subclass? |
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Definition
| Nitrofurantoin In the miscellaneous antibody subclass. |
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| Brand: Bactroban. Generic and subclass? |
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Definition
| Mupirocin In the miscellaneous antibody subclass (broad spec). |
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