Cephalosporins

*Use/Side effects/Meds

"Cef or Ceph"

Antibiotic (broad spectrum)

Treats UTI's and other infections

*cross allergy with penicillins

*Watch PT for bleeding if patient is on blood thinners

Give Vit. K if needed

*Keflex (Cephalexin) is drug of choice

Tetracyclines

Aminoglycosides

"Mycin"

*Toxic to kidneys and ears

Anti-Hansen's Disease (Leprosy)