Medication Characteristics (Antibiotics)

Flashcards covering the characteristics, dosing, and monitoring of various antibiotics.

Penicillin VK

Covers some Gram positives, particularly Streptococcus spp.

ADRs for Penicillin VK

Mild diarrhea, nausea, fever; monitor renal function.

Penicillin G Benzathine

Covers a moderate amount of Gram + (Streptococcus spp.) and some Gram -.

Dosing for Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim

For cellulitis: 1-2 DS tablets BID x 5-14 days.

Ciprofloxacin

Broad Gram negative coverage including Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae.

ADRs for Levofloxacin

Aortic aneurysm, arthralgia, c. diff, neuropathy, QT prolongation.

Linezolid

Broad Gram positive coverage including Staphylococcus aureus and MRSA.

Doxycycline

Covers some Gram positives and Gram negatives including Lyme disease.

Vancomycin

Broad Gram positive coverage including Staphylococcus aureus and MRSA.

Aztreonam

Covers some Gram negatives, including Pseudomonas.

Gentamicin

Aminoglycoside with broad Gram negative coverage.

Piperacillin-Tazobactam

Broad coverage of Gram positives and Gram negatives.

Cephalexin

1st generation cephalosporin with some Gram positive coverage.

Cefazolin

1st generation cephalosporin with moderate Gram positive coverage.

Rifampin

Moderate Gram positive coverage and hepatotoxicity potential.

Unasyn

Moderate Gram positive and good Gram negative coverage.