Antibiotics

Penicillin discovery

Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin.

Antibiotic sources

Antibiotics are typically produced by microorganisms such as molds.

Antibiotic action on cell walls

Antibiotics damage bacterial cell wall development.

Antibiotic resistance

Surviving bacteria can pass antibiotic resistance to their offspring.

Super-antibiotics

The notes describe these as less effective than expected.

Amoxicillin administration

The notes state it must be taken with food.

Amoxicillin timing

Levels peak in one hour and last up to eight hours.

Amoxicillin indications

Respiratory, ear, nose, throat, urinary, genital, and skin infections.

Amoxicillin adverse effects

Allergic reactions and diarrhea.

Amoxicillin contraindication

Allergic reactions.

Cephalexin administration

Take with water to aid absorption.

Cephalexin timing

Levels peak in one hour and last up to eight hours.

Cephalexin indications

Respiratory, ear, nose, throat, urinary, genital, and skin infections.

Cephalexin adverse effects

Allergic reactions, gastrointestinal discomfort, and diarrhea.

Cephalexin contraindication

Allergic reactions.

Azithromycin administration

Take on an empty stomach with water.

Azithromycin timing

Levels peak in one hour and last up to eight hours.

Azithromycin indications

Respiratory, ear, nose, throat, urinary, genital, and skin infections.

Azithromycin adverse effects

Allergic reactions, gastrointestinal discomfort, chest pain, and diarrhea.

Azithromycin contraindication

Allergic reactions.

Clindamycin action

The notes state it impairs DNA activity, stopping bacterial regeneration.

Clindamycin administration

Oral, intravenous, intramuscular, or topical.

Clindamycin indications

Serious respiratory, urinary, genital, and fever-producing infections.

Clindamycin adverse effects

Allergic reactions, gastrointestinal discomfort, and diarrhea.

All Contraindications

Allergic reactions.

Triclosan action

The notes state it impairs DNA activity, stopping bacterial regeneration.

Triclosan uses

A preventive antibacterial agent used in personal-care products.

Triclosan and resistance

Its use is controversial because of bacterial resistance.

Triclosan product removal

The notes state it was removed from products in December 2017.

Cephalexin

GI discomfort and no swelling or chest pain as a side effect

Azythromyosin

messes with lymphatic system (causing edema and chest pain)

triclosan

believed to help with MRSA