RIPE Meds
Rifampin, Isoniazid, Pyrazinamide, Ethamubutol
Macrobid
Inhibits DNA and RNA, little resistance against, hemolytic anemia,
Metronidazole
typically for anaerobes, interfere with DNA and RNA, for protozoa and 1st line for C. diff., disulfiram-like reactions, DDI with CYP inducers
Tinidazole
1st line for amoebiasis, metabolized by CYP 3A4, w/ food, disulfiram like-reaction
Methenamine
urinary antiseptic
Fosfomycin
cell wall synthesis inhibitor (inhibits enolpyruvial transferase), bacteriocidal, given as 1 megadose, resistance develops rapidly
Mupirocin
broad spectrum, topical b/c of ester,