OFFICIAL Drug LIst Test Review #1

Amoxil

Generic: Amoxicillin

Amoxil Drug Class

Aminopenicillins

Amoxil IFU

Used for abscesses, meningitis, otitis media, pneumonia, respiratory infections, and prophylaxis. Can cause a seizure disorder, hypersensitivity to beta-lactams, and renal disorder

Penicillin VK

Generic: Penicillin

Penicillin VK Drug Class

Natural penicillin’s

Penicillin IFU

Bacterial infections, can cause seizure disorder, hypersensitivity to beta lactams, and renal disorder

Avelox

Generic: Moxifloxacin

Avelox Drug Class

Quinolones and Fluoroquinolones

Avelox IFU

used to treat community-acquired pneumonia, plague, bacterial sinusitis, and chronic bronchitis with bacterial infection. Can cause joint swelling, dizziness, and N&V.

Cleocin

Generic: Clindamycin

Cleocin Drug Class

Lincomycin derivatives

Cleocin IFU

Acne, dental prophylaxis for penicillin-allergic patients, anaerobic infections, bone infections, and female genital infections. Can cause bloody diarrhea, jaundice, and hypotension.

Bactroban Topical

Generic: Mupirocin topical

Bactroban Drug Class

Topical antibiotics

Bactroban IFU

used to treat skin infections such as impetigo or a "Staph" infection of the skin. Can cause burning, stinging, itching, or pain.

Cipro

Generic: Ciprofloxacin

Cipro Drug Class

Quinolones and fluoroquinolones

Cipro IFU

Bone and joint infections, dental work, infectious diarrhea, upper respiratory infections, and urinary tract infections. Can cause Joint swelling, phototoxicity, nausea, and vomiting.

Levaquin

Generic: Levofloxacin

Levaquin Drug Class

Quinolones and fluoroquinolones

Levaquin IFU

Bone and joint infections, dental work, infectious diarrhea, upper respiratory infections, and urinary tract infections. Can cause Joint swelling, dizziness, phototoxicity, nausea, and vomiting.

Vigamox

Generic: Moxifloxacin ophthalmic

Vigamox Drug Class

Fluoroquinolone/Ophthalmic anti-infectives

Vigamox IFU

used to treat bacterial conjunctivitis (pink eye; infection of the membrane that covers the outside of the eyeballs and the inside of the eyelids). No adverse reactions.

Keflex

Generic: Cephalexin

Keflex Drug Class

Cephalosporins

Keflex IFU

Used for dental work, heart and pacemaker procedures, and orthopedic surgery. Can cause diarrhea, hives, rash, wheezing, and anaphylaxis.

Vibramycin

Generic: Doxycycline

Vibramycin Drug Class

Tetracyclines and miscellaneous antimalarials

Vibramycin IFU

Used for acne, chronic bronchitis, Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and prophylaxis. Can cause GI symptoms, such as nausea and vomiting, photosensitivity, and sunburns. Kept away from sunlight. Do not take with milk/dairy

Zithromax

Generic Name: Azithromycin

Zithromax Drug Class

Macrolides

Zithromax IFU

Used for pulmonary infections, chlamydia, and Haemophiles influenza. May cause GI distress, oral or vagina candidiasis, hearing loss, and diarrhea. FIRST dose is loading dose!!

Antibiotic that should be kept away from the sun

Vibramycin, Cipro, Levaquin

What antiobitoc causes yellow teeth?

Vibramycin or ANY doxycycline/tetracycline

What antibiotics should not be taken with oral contraceptives?

Amoxil, Penicillin, Keflex, Vibramycin, and Zithromax

What antibiotics cause light sensitivity?

Vibramycin, Cipro, and Levaquin

What antibiotic should you not take magnesium/iron supplements with?

Cipro and Levaquin

What antibiotics should not be taken with soda or juices?

Amoxil and Penicillin

How long do aqueous solutions last?

10-14 days

Which antibiotic can raise blood sugar levels?

Keflex/Cephalexin

What antibiotics should not be taken with milk?

Vibramycin, Cipro, Levaquin, Avelox

What antibiotics should not be taken with caffiene?

Avelox, Cipro, and Levaquin