antibacterials
name one class of antibiotics
penicillins
cephalosporins
macrolides
tetracyclines
quinolones
sulphonamides
antituberculars
name one example as to why you would be on an antiviral
to treat influenza virus, herpes viruses, HIV
what are antifungals used for
to treat fungal infections
what were the 3 natural health products that were listed in the presentation?
cranberry complex
clove and cinnamon oils
garlic
name one medication that is used for beta lactam's
penicillin's
cephalosporins
monobactams
carbopentams
what is the mechanism of action of antivirals
interference with viral enzyme production, protein synthesis inhibition, block entry into host cells, inhibit cell replication
name a type of fungal infection
athlete's foot, yeast infections, ringworm, jock itch
what are the benefits of cranberry complex
prevention of urinary tract infections
what is an indication where you would take cephalosporins?
UTI
respiratory tract infections
bacteremia
osteomyelitis
name one side effect of being on antivirals
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, renal impairment
what is the mechanism of action of antifungals
kill or stop growth of susceptible fungi
T or F: Consuming cranberries can cure UTIs
False
rifampin is an antitubercular. What is one side effect when someone is on this medication
discolouration of body fluids to red-orange
what is a contraindication of antivirals
previous hypersensitivity reactions
what are some common side effects of antifungals
Drug allergy
Liver failure
Kidney failure
Porphyria
Nausea
Vomiting
what is a side effect when consuming too much cranberry complex?
increased diarrhea and upset stomach
Name one medication used for the class sulphonamides
trimethoprim, sulfamethoxazole
Septra, Sulfatrim, Sulfatrim DS, Sulfatrim Pediatric, Bactrim, Bactrim DS
name one antiviral medication
Amantadine hydrochloride
Zanamivir
Oseltamivir phosphate
Acyclovir
Famciclovir
Valacyclovir hydrochloride
Ribavirin
Palivizumab
ganciclovir
clotrimazole
ketoconazole (nizoral)
nystatin
name one drug that interacts with cranberry complex and why
aspirin, warfarin, atorvastatin