Anti-Infective Drugs (Endocrine and Metabolic Drugs)

11 terms

Brand Name: Amoxil

Generic Name: Amoxicillin

Drug Class: Penicillin

Key Notes: Most prescribed antibiotic

Brand Name: Augmentin

Generic Name: Amoxicillin/Clavulanate

Drug Class: Penicillin + Beta-lactamase Inhibitor

Key Notes: Broader spectrum than amoxicillin alone

Brand Name: Keflex

Generic Name: Cephalexin

Drug Class: 1st-Gen Cephalosporin

Key Notes: Cross-allergy risk with Penicillin

Brand Name: Zithromax (Z-Pak)

Generic Name: Azithromycin

Drug Class: Macrolide

Key Notes: Often used in Penicillin allergy

Brand Name: Cipro

Generic Name: Ciprofloxacin

Drug Class: Fluoroquinolone

Key Notes: FDA Black Box Warning

Brand Name: Levaquin

Generic Name: Levofloxacin

Drug Class: Fluoroquinolone

Key Notes: FDA Black Box Warning

Brand Name: Bactrim/ Septra

Generic Name: Sulfamethoxazole/ Trimethoprim

Drug Class: Sulfonamide Combination

Key Notes: Sulfa Allergy Risk

Brand Name: Flagyl

Generic Name: Metronidazole

Drug Class: Nitroimidazole

Key Notes: Avoid alcohol (disulfiram reaction)

Brand Name: Diflucan

Generic Name: Fluconazole

Drug Class: Azole Antifungal

Key Notes: Numerous drug interactions

Brand Name: Valtrex

Generic Name: Valacyclovir

Drug Class: Antiviral

Key Notes: Herpes, Shingles

Brand Name: Tamiflu

Generic Name: Oseltamivir

Drug Class: Neuraminidase Inhibitor

Key Notes: Influenza (must start within 48 hours)

Important Facts and Notices:

Ciprofloxacin and Levofloxacin carry FDA Black Box Warnings for tendon rupture, peripheral neuropathy, and CNS effects. The PTCE may test your awareness of this warning. Additionally, Fluoroquinolones should not be taken with divalent cations (calcium, magnesium, iron, aluminum) as they reduce absorption.