Antibacterial/Anti-Infective Agents Flashcards

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actions of antibiotics (5)

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  • inhibition of cell wall synthesis
  • alteration in membrane permeability
  • inhibition of protein synthesis
  • inhibition of RNA & DNA synthesis
  • interference with cellular metabolism
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examples of superinfection (2)

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leukoplakia, candidiasis

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what do you need to calculate before administering antibiotics?

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GFR - normal should be 85-135 mL/min

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what is the formula used to estimate GFR?

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Cockcroft and Gault Formula: (140 – age) x weight in kg / 72 x serum creatinine
- multiply product by 0.85 for females

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antibiotics that inhibit cell wall synthesis (3)

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  • penicillins
  • cephalosporins
  • glycopeptides
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antibiotics that inhibit protein synthesis (4)

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  • macrolides
  • tetracyclines
  • aminoglycosides
  • lipopeptides
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antibiotics that inhibit DNA synthesis (2)

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  • fluoroquinolones

- lipopeptides

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antibiotics that inhibit cell metabolism (1)

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sulfonamides

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examples of uricosuric drugs (2)

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  • Probenecid

- Sulfinpyrazone

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uricosuric drugs action

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decreases excretion of penicillin → increases serum penicillin levels → increases effectiveness

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basic penicillin use

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  • narrow spectrum

- introduced to kill staphylococcus

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broad-spectrum penicillins use

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may treat both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria - E. coli, Salmonella spp., Haemophilus influenzae

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penicillinase-resistant penicillins use

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treats penicillinase-producing S. aureus (enzyme that prevents antibiotic from going into cell)

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extended-spectrum penicillins use

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  • against gram-negative organisms - Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Proteus spp., Klebsiella pneumoniae
  • treat bone, joint, skin, soft tissue, respiratory tract, urinary tract infections
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extended-spectrum penicillin example

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Piperacillin (Pipracil)

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beta-lactamase inhibitors use

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given in combination with penicillinase-sensitive/broad-spectrum penicillin

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beta-lactamase inhibitors action

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inhibits bacterial beta-lactamase enzyme

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beta-lactamase inhibitor example

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clavulanic acid in Amoxicillin-Clavulanate (Augmentin)

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broad-spectrum penicillin example

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Amoxicillin-Clavulanate (Augmentin)

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penicillin side effects (2)

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  • allergic reactions/hypersensitivity in 5-10% of people - rash, reaction leading to anaphylaxis
  • N/V, diarrhea
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treatment for penicillin allergic reaction/hypersensitivity

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  • stop medication
  • for mild reaction: Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
  • for anaphylaxis: manage airway, administer epinephrine/corticosteroids, give saline/plasma expanders
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penicillin contraindications

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  • history of hypersensitivity to penicillins

- avoid with severe renal insufficiency

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food may _____ absorption of many oral penicillins

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decrease

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penicillins action

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  • interferes with cell wall synthesis

- bactericidal

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cephalosporins action

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  • inhibit bacterial cell-wall synthesis

- bactericidal

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26
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penicillins and cephalosporins have a _______ structure

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beta-lactam ring structure

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27
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first generation cephalosporins use

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effective against gram-positive bacteria

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28
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first generation cephalosporin example

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Cefazolin (Ancef)

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fourth generation cephalosporins use

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  • more extended gram-negative activity including Pseudomonas
  • broader gram-positive activity
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30
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fourth generation cephalosporins example

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Cefepime (Maxipime)

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cephalosporins general use

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treats respiratory, urinary tract, skin, bone, joint, and genital infections

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cephalosporins side effects (4)

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  • hypersensitivity
  • N/V, diarrhea
  • alterations in blood clotting, neutropenia, hemolytic anemia
  • nephrotoxicity
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33
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cephalosporins + alcohol interaction

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causes flushing, dizziness, headache, nausea/vomiting

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macrolides action

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  • inhibits protein synthesis

- bacteriostatic, bactericidal in large doses

35
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macrolides examples (3)

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  • Azithromycin (Zithromax)
  • Clarithromycin (Biaxin)
  • Erythromycin (E-Mycin)
36
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macrolides uses (4)

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  • active against most gram-positive bacteria and some gram-negative bacteria
  • treat moderate to severe infections of respiratory, GI tract, skin and soft tissue
  • Mycoplasma pneumoniae
  • Legionnaires’ disease
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macrolides side effects

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  • GI distress
  • tinnitus, ototoxicity
  • superinfection
  • hepatotoxicity
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macrolides ______ serum levels of Carbamezapine (Tegretol), Theophyline, Warfarin (Coumadin)

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increase

39
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erythromycin + Fluconazole (Diflucan), Ketoconazole (Nizoral) interaction

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increases erythromycin levels

40
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azithromycin + antacids interaction

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azithromycin levels may be reduced

41
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glycopeptides action

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inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis

42
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glycopeptide example

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Vancomycin (Vancocin)

43
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glycopeptides general use

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primarily active against gram positive bacteria

44
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IV glycopeptides use

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treat drug resistant staph. infections

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oral glycopeptides use

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treat staph. enterocolitis and antibiotic-associated pseudomembranous colitis due to C. difficile

46
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IV vancomycin adverse reactions (5)

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  • red neck/red man syndrome
  • nephrotoxicity
  • ototoxicity
  • blood dysrasias
  • Stevens-Johnson syndrome
47
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red neck/red man syndrome prevention

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dilute vancomycin (500 mg in 100 mL, 1000 mg in 250 mL) and infuse slowly (over 60-120 minutes)

48
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tetracyclines action

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  • inhibits bacterial protein synthesis

- bacteriostatic

49
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tetracyclines uses (4)

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  • first broad-spectrum antibiotic effective against gram positive and negative bacteria + many other organisms
  • Mycoplasma pneumoniae
  • treat H. Pylori in combination with metronidazole and bismuth subsalicylate
  • oral and topical used for severe acne vulgaris
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tetracyclines side effects (6)

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  • very irritating to gastric mucosa: nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, flatulence, epigastric distress, abdominal discomfort, heartburn
  • rash, pruritus
  • photosensitivity
  • headache
  • teratogenic
  • teeth discoloration (esp. if younger than 8 y/o)
51
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do not give tetracycline with _____ or _____

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dairy products or antacids

52
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aminoglycosides action

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  • inhibits bacterial protein synthesis

- bactericidal

53
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aminoglycoside example

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Gentamicin (Garamycin)

54
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aminoglycosides use

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  • narrow spectrum

- for “serious” infections

55
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aminoglycosides side effects (8)

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  • rash
  • numbness
  • tremors
  • muscle cramps or weakness
  • visual disturbances
  • photosensitivity
  • skin sensitivity
  • tinnitus
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aminoglycosides adverse reactions (9)

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  • oliguria
  • urticaria
  • palpitations
  • superinfection
  • ototoxicity
  • nephrotoxicity
  • thrombocytopenia, agranulocytosis
  • neuromuscular blockade
  • liver damage
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aminoglycosides + loop diuretics interaction

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increases risk for ototoxicity

58
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aminoglycosides + amphotericin B, polymyxin, cisplatin, furosemide, vancomycin interaction

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increased risk for nephrotoxicity

59
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fluoroquinolones action

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  • interrupts DNA synthesis

- bactericidal

60
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fluoroquinolone example

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Levofloxacin (Levaquin)

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fluoroquinolones use

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  • broad-spectrum

- UTI, bone and joint infections, bronchitis, pneumonia, gonorrhea

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fluoroquinolones side effects (7)

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  • nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain/cramps, flatulence
  • headache, dizziness
  • fatigue, restlessness, insomnia
  • rash
  • flushing
  • photosensitivity
  • tinnitus
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fluoroquinolones adverse reactions (5)

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  • Stevens-Johnson syndrome
  • encephalopathy
  • seizures
  • Pseudomemrabous colitis - C. Diff, inflammation of bowel wall
  • dysrhythmia
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fluoroquinolones + oral hypoglycemics and theophylline interaction

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increased effects of fluoroquinolones

65
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fluoroquinolones + antacids and iron interaction

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decreased absorption of fluoroquinolones

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lipopeptides action

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  • inhibits protein, DNA, and RNA synthesis

- bactericidal

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lipopeptide example

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Daptomycin (Cubicin)

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lipopeptides uses

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  • complicated skin infections
  • septicemia due to staph. A infections
  • infective endocarditis due to MRSA
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daptomycin side effects (7)

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  • hypo/hypertension
  • anemia
  • numbness
  • tingling
  • dizziness
  • insomnia
  • pain/burning in urination
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daptomycin adverse reactions (4)

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  • elevated creatine kinase (rhabdomyolysis) especially when given with statins
  • unexplained mypopathy, neuropathy
  • hypo/hyperkalemia, hyperglycemia
  • pleural effusion
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daptomycin + tobramycin interaction

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risk for toxicity

72
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daptomycin + Coumadin interaction

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increased bleeding

73
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sulfonamides action

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  • inhibits cell metabolism - interferes with formation of folic acid in bacterial cells which is essential for bacterial growth
  • bacteriostatic
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sulfonamides uses

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gram-negative infections, UTI, prostatitis, respiratory infections, burn wounds (topical), meningococcal meningitis, newborn eye prophylaxis, chlamydia, toxoplasmosis

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antiviral drugs action

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interfere with viral nucleic acid synthesis in cell

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antiviral drugs uses (4)

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herpes simplex virus, influenza, viral hepatitis, CMV

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antiviral example

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Acyclovir Sodium (Zovirax)

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acyclovir side effects (5)

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  • nausea/vomiting, diarrhea
  • headache, lethargy, tremors
  • rash, pruritus
  • increased bleeding time
  • phlebitis at IV site
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acyclovir adverse reactions (6)

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  • urticaria
  • anemia
  • nephrotoxicity
  • bone marrow depression
  • thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, granulocytopenia
  • acute renal failure
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acyclovir contraindications (2)

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  • hypersensitivity

- caution with several renal or hepatic disease

81
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metronidazole action

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interferes with DNA function of bacteria

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metronidazole use

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treats anaerobic infections

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metronidazole side effects (7)

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dizziness, headache, confusion, depression, irritability, weakness, insomnia