- AE: If given to children <8 - causes tooth discoloration, photosensitivity, GI upset, superinfection
- NC: use additional contraceptive, complete entire course of therapy even it pt. is feeling better.
Medications for Infection: Macrolides - answersErythromycin, Azithromycin (z-pak) - fights infections,
pneumonia, pertussis, chlamydia (is an alt. med. for those who are allergic to penicillin)
- C: Liver disease, prolonged QT
- AE: GI upset, ototoxicity, prolonged QT
- NC: Use additional contraceptive, if treating an STD - treat partner as well.
- NC: Take on an empty stomach! Use additional contraceptive, complete entire course of therapy even
it pt. is feeling better.
Medications for Infection: Urinary tract antiseptic - answersNitrofurantoin: treats UTI's
- C: pregnancy/lactation, renal issues
- AE: GI upset, peripheral neuropathy
- NC: turns urine rust-yellow to brown, can stain teeth, complete entire course of therapy even it pt. is
feeling better.
Medications for Infection: Fluoroquinolones - answersCiprofloxacin - fights infection
- C: Can cause spontaneous tendon rupture in children <18, pregnancy/lactation
- AE: GI upset, tendon rupture, superinfection, phototoxicity
, - NC: Low doses in pt's with renal impairment, complete entire course of therapy even it pt. is feeling
better.
Medications for Infection: UT analgesic - answersPhenazopyridine: treats UTI's (is a dye that functions as
a local anesthetic on the mucosa of the urinary tract)
Medications for Infection: Antiprotozoals - answersMetronidazole: treats protozoal infections
- AE: Gynecomastia, nephrotoxicity, hepatotoxicity, electrolyte imbalance, bone marrow suppression
- NC: Amphotericin B is VERY toxic, used only for life-threatening situations, use additional birth control,
complete entire course of therapy even it pt. is feeling better.
- AE: Acyclovir can cause phlebitis and nephrotoxicity
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