BRANDS
generics
Classifications
Uses
Other Info.
100
levofloxacin
What is Levaquin
100
Keflex
What is cephalexin
100
This class is weakens the cell wall, causing death to bacteria, closely related to penicillins in their chemical structure. Patients with diabetes mellitus should keep a close check on blood sugar because this class tends to raise blood glucose levels.
What is Cephalosporins
100
This medication is used to treat out breaks of Herpes types 1&2 and zoster
What is Zovirax/acyclovir
100
True or False, A person can become sensitized to a drug even through indirect exposure?
What is True, Sensitization can occur by eating beef or chicken from animals given antimicobials. Sensitization may also be caused by a previous use of topical antibiotics.
200
rifampin
What is Rifadin
200
Vibramycin
What is doxycycline
200
this classification has 4 major groups: narrow-spectrum, narrow-spectrum antistaphylococcal, broad-spectrum and extended-spectrum. Should be taken with a full glass of water 1 hour before meals or 2 hours after meals. Women taking medications in this class who are also taking estrogen-containing contraceptives should use a different form of contraception while taking these medications.
What is Pencillins
200
this medication is used as a prophylactic treatment for tuberculosis
What is Rifadin/rifampin
200
When treating this type of infection, the underwear worn over moist areas should be cotton, and light-colored or white socks should be worn during treatment of fungal infections of the feet. Women should always wear underwear with a cotton crotch. Men should not wear polyester briefs. Athletic shoes and loafers should be worn with socks.
What is Fungal Infections
300
azithromycin
What is Zithromax
300
Sporanox
What is itraconazole
300
Patients taking this class should be told to avoid the sun because of the danger of sunburning rapidly; therefore care should be used in prescribing this class to teenagers with acne because teens like to sunbathe. This class cannot be used in children under 8 years of age or in pregnant women because of the permanent discoloration of developing teeth. Should not be taken with milk products, iron supplements, or antacids.
What is Tetracyclines
300
Bronchitis, UTI, URI,skin infections, pneumonia
What is Levaquin/levofloxacin
300
Which medication comes in an IV only route?
What is Zosyn/piperacillin-tazobactam
400
terbinafine (ter BIN na feen)
What is Lamisil
400
Augmentin
What is amoxicillin-clavulanate
400
Used primarily to treat urinary tract infections and are used in combination therapy with other antiinfectives for otitis media. While taking this class the patient must take large quantities of fluid to prevent crystallization of the drug in the kidneys.
What is Sulfonamides
400
Usually the drug of last resort and should be reserved for severe infections caused by drug-resistant Staphylococcus and Clostridium infections.
What is Vancocin/vancomycin
400
This medication has a drug interaction with etoh, if taken together the patient becomes violently sick to the stomach. This medication also increases the effectiveness of anticoagulants.
What is Flagyl/metronidazole
500
piperacillin-tazobactam
What is Zosyn
500
Bactrim or Septra
What is trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
500
occur as prescription and OTC preparations. Most of the topical medications are available OTC. Are designed to be used for 4 weeks unless they are being used on nails. However, the agent and organism may require a time variance.
What is Antifungal
500
Treats staphylococcal and streptococcal infections, some UTIs, bone and joint diseases, URTIs.
What is Keflex/cephalexin
500
Which 2 medications are available OTC and Rx.
What is Lamisil and Nizoral
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