Antibiotics
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Amoxicillin
Aminopenicillin generic antibiotic.
Ampicillin
Aminopenicillin generic antibiotic.
Piperacillin
Antipseudomonal penicillin antibiotic.
Cefazolin
1st-generation cephalosporin antibiotic.
Cefuroxime
2nd-generation cephalosporin antibiotic.
Ceftriaxone
3rd-generation cephalosporin antibiotic.
Cefepime
4th-generation cephalosporin antibiotic.
Ceftaroline
5th-generation cephalosporin effective against MRSA.
Meropenem
Carbapenem family antibiotic.
Vancomycin
Inhibits cell wall synthesis by binding D-Ala-D-Ala.
Gentamicin
30S inhibitor antibiotic that is bactericidal.
Azithromycin
50S inhibitor antibiotic.
Doxycycline
30S inhibitor antibiotic.
Ciprofloxacin
DNA gyrase/topoisomerase inhibitor antibiotic.
Metronidazole
Antibiotic causing free radical DNA damage in anaerobes.
Nitrofurantoin
Used for uncomplicated cystitis.
Piperacillin-tazobactam
Covers Pseudomonas and anaerobes.
Ceftazidime
Covers Pseudomonas.
Vancomycin
Used for MRSA and orally for C. difficile.
Daptomycin
Not recommended for pneumonia.
Gentamicin
Adverse effects include nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity.
Linezolid
Adverse effects include thrombocytopenia and serotonin syndrome.
Doxycycline
Should be avoided in pregnancy.
Penicillins
Generally safe to use during pregnancy.
Cephalosporins
Generally safe to use during pregnancy.
TMP-SMX
Avoid near term due to hyperkalemia and marrow suppression.
CefTRIAXone
Mnemonic for 3rd generation cephalosporin.
CefEPIME
Mnemonic for 4th generation cephalosporin.