1
Q
cephalexin brand name
A
Keflex
2
Q
Keflex generic name
A
cephalexin
3
Q
cefalexin category
A
anti-infective
4
Q
cefalexin DEA
A
no
5
Q
cefalexin therapeutic class
A
first generation cephalosporin
6
Q
cefalexin dosage forms
A
- oral suspension
- oral tablet
- oral capsule
7
Q
cefalexin common indications
A
- infection of skin or subcutaneous tissue
- osteomyelititis
- UTI
- Impetigo
8
Q
cefalexin efficacy monitoring parameters
A
resolution of clinical signs of infection
9
Q
cefalexacin MOA
A
inhibits bacterial wall synthesis by binding to penicillin binding proteins. Primarily active against gram +ve
10
Q
cefalexacin patient consultation
A
- complete full course of therapy
- suspension: shake well and store in fridge
11
Q
cefuroxime brand name
A
Ceftin
12
Q
Ceftin generic name
A
cefuroxime
13
Q
cefuroxime category
A
anti-infective
14
Q
cefuroxime DEA
A
no
15
Q
cefuroxime therapeutic class
A
2nd gen cephalosporin
16
Q
cefuroxime dosage forms
A
- oral tablet
- oral suspension
17
Q
cefuroxime common indications
A
- acute infective exacerbation of COPD
- sinusitis
- acute otitis media
- bronchitis
- community acquired pneumonia
- pharyngitis, tonsillitis
- UTI
18
Q
cefuroxime EMP
A
resolution of clinical signs of infection
19
Q
cefuroxime MOA
A
activity against H. influenzae, including beta lactamase producing strains. Activity against anaerobes is poor. Similar to first gen
20
Q
cefuroxime patient consultation
A
- complete full course of therapy
- suspension: shake well and store in fridge
21
Q
cefdinir brand name
A
Omnicef
22
Q
Omnicel generic name
A
cefdinir
23
Q
cefdinir category
A
anti-infective
24
Q
cefdinir DEA
A
no
25
cefdinir therapeutic class
3rd generation cephalosporin
26
cefdinir dosage form
- oral suspension
- oral capsule
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cefdinir common indications
- acute otitis media
- bronchitis
- community acquired pneumonia
- acute infective exacerbation of COPD
28
cefdinir EMP
resolution of clinical signs of infectio
29
cefdinir MOA
active against many gram +ve and some gram -ve. Active agains beta-lactamase producing strains
30
cefdinir patient consultation
- complete full course of therapy
- suspension: shake well and store at room temp
- separate from antacids, iron, and vitamin products for at least two hours
31
trimethoprim / sulfamethoxazole brand name
Bactrim / Septra
32
Bactrim / Septra generic name
trimethoprim / sulfamethoxazole
33
trimethoprim category
anti-infective
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trimethoprim DEA
No
35
trimethoprim therapeutic class
Sulfonamide antibiotic
36
trimethoprim dosage forms
- oral tablet
- oral suspension
- injectable
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trimethoprim common indications
- Staphylococcal infection of skin
- pneumocystis
- UTI
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trimethoprim EMP
- resolution of clinical signs of infections
- decreased episodes of pneumocystis pneumonia
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trimethoprim MOA
SMZ competitively inhibits the synthesis of folic acid precursors. TMP inhibits the enzymatic reduction of dihydrofolic acid to tetrahydrofolic acid
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trimethoprim patient cosultation
- complete full course of therapy
- suspension: shake well and store at room temp, protect from light
- may cause photosensitivity
- maintain adequate hydration to avoid kidney complications
41
doxycycline brand name
Vibramycin
42
Vibramycin generic name
doxycycline
43
doxycycline category
anti-infective
44
doxycycline DEA
no
45
doxycycline therapeutic class
tetracycline antibiotic
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doxycycline dosage forms
- oral tablet
- oral capsule
- oral injectable
47
doxycycline common indications
- staphylococcal infection of skin
- community acquired pneumonia
- Chlamydia infections
- Tick-borne diseases
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doxycycline EMP
resolution of clinical sign of infection
49
doxycycline MOA
broad spectrum bacteriostatic compound that inhibits protein synthesis at the 30S ribosomal subunit. Activity includes gram +ve, gram -ve, aerobic, anaerobic and atypical
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doxycycline patient consultation
- sit upright for 30 min after taking oral dose to avoid esophageal injury. Make take with food that does not contain calcium.
- complete full course of therapy
- may cause photosensitivity
- take with plenty of water
51
minocycline brand name
Minocin
52
Minocin generic name
minocycline
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minocycline category
anti-infective
54
minocycline DEA
no
55
minocycline therapeutic class
tetracycline antibiotic
56
minocycline common indications
- acne vulgaris
- staphylococcus infection of skin
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minocycline dosage forms
- oral tablet
- oral capsule
- oral tablet ER
- oral capsule ER 24 hr
- injectable
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minocycline EMP
- resolution of clinical sign of infection
- decreased acne
59
minocycline MOA
broad spectrum bacteriostatic compound that inhibits protein synthesis at the 30S ribosomal subunit. Activity includes gram +ve, gram -ve, aerobic, anaerobic and atypical
60
minocycline patient consultation
- may take with food that does not contain calcium
- complete full course of therapy
- warn patients to avoid pregnancy
61
mupirocin brand name
Bactroban
62
Bactroban generic name
mupirocin
63
mupirocin category
anti-infective
64
mupirocin DEA
no
65
mupirocin therapeutic class
topical antibacterial
66
mupirocin dosage forms
- topical cream
- topical ointment
- nasal ointment
67
mupirocin common indications
- impetigo
- eradication of nasal colonization of MRSA
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mupirocin EMP
- resolution of clincal sign of infection
- eradication of MRSA
69
mupirocin MOA
active against a wide range of gram +ve bacteria including MRSA
70
mupirocin patient consultation
- instruct patient on correct application
- avoid drug exposure to open wounds, eyes or burns
71
acyclovir brand name
Zovirax
72
Zovirax generic name
acyclovir
73
acyclovir category
anti-infective
74
acyclovir DEA
no
75
acyclovir therapeutic class
Viral DNA polymerase inhibitor
76
acyclovir dosage forms
- oral tablet
- oral capsule
- oral suspension
- injectable
77
acyclovir common indications
- genital herpes
- herpes zoster
- Varicella
- cold sores
78
acyclovir EMP
resolution of clinical signs of infection within 2-3 days
79
acyclovir MOA
competatively inhibits viral DNA synthesis by inactivation of viral DNA polymerase and through incorporation into and termination of viral DNA replication
80
acyclovir patient consultation
- complete full course of therapy
- ensure adequate hydration
- initiate treatment as soon as possible at first sign of herpes, lesion or varicella rash
- Suspension: shake well and store at room temp
81
valcyclovir brand name
Valtrex
82
Valtrex generic name
valcyclovir
83
valcyclovir category
anti-infective
84
valcyclovir DEA
no
85
valcyclovir therapeutic class
Viral DNA polymerase inhibitor
86
valcyclovir dosage forms
oral tablet
87
valcyclovir common indications
- genital herpes
- herpes zoster
- varicella
- cold sores
88
valcyclovir EMP
resolution of clincial signs of infection
89
valacyclovir MOA
prodrug of acyclovir with the same MOA
90
valacyclovir patient consultation
- if using for prophylaxis, this med should reduce number of breakouts
- maintain adequate hydration
91
oseltamivir brand name
Tamiflu
92
Tamiflu generic name
oseltamivir
93
oseltamivir category
anti-infective
94
oseltamivir DEA
no
95
oseltamivir therapeutic class
Neuraminidase inhibitor, antiviral
96
oseltamivir dosage forms
- oral capsule
- oral suspension
97
oseltamivir common indications
Influenze type A and B
98
oseltamivir EMP
prevention or resolution of influenza infection
99
oseltamivir MOA
inhibitor of influenza virus neuraminadase, which prevents viral progeny from detaching from the cellular envolope
100
oseltamivir patient consultaiton
- complete full course of therapy
- take with food to minimize GI irritation
- take missed dose as soon as possible, if next dose is within two hours, skip
- suspension: shake well and store at room temp
