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ATI Pharmacology Review Cephalosporin – -broad spectrum -ceph/cefs -Similar to PCN/ don't give if PCN allergy -can cause bleeding w/ other bleeding meds monitor bleeding time (tonsil story) - ... Disulfiram reaction (puke & puke & puke) just like Flagyl, the protozoal drug - Store in fridge & take with food ALL antibiotics have these side effects – - allergy, hypersensitivity - suprainfection - organ (kidney & ear) toxicity - lowers OC effectiveness Vancomyocin - serious infections like MRSA - colitis by c-diff - ototoxicity: get hearing test, tell dr. if hearing getting worse -given over 60 minutes Tetracyclines - - Sumycin, Doxycycline (Vibramycin) - broad, rocky mtn fever, lyme disease, acne, GI infections by H. Pylori - bad GI discomfort - Don't give to kids ≤8; teeth permanently yellow - Bad photosensitivity- wear sunscreen! - Can't take with milk, iron, or antacids - Take on empty stomach with a full glass of water When is Arythromycin given? What class of drugs is it? worse adverse effect? - When pt allergic to PCN and needs abx. Bacteriostatic inhibitor bad GI issues Aminoglycosides - ototoxicity, Renal toxicity, Can't take with PCN at all! - gentamicin, neomycin, streptomycin TMP-SMZ -Contains Sulfa - use for UTI - Blood problems; get CBC baseline -photosensitivity wear sunscreen and glasses! [Show More]

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