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What does probenecid do?
Ans:Prolongs active time of penicillin. (beneficial). Delays renal excretion
Nafcillin
Ans:Used for staph infections.
(naf for staph)
what is ceftazidime used for?
Ans:Pseudomonous aeruginosa
Ceftriaxone (Rocephin)
Ans:-Cephalosporin 3rd generation
-Processed by liver
DOC for gonorrhea
Which generations of cephalosporins cross the BBB?
Ans:3-5
, Why do we give vancomycin slowly?
Ans:Prevent red man syndrome
Major adverse effects of vanco
Ans:Ototoxicity, bleeding
(need to monitor kidney function)
Do not give calcium products with these drugs:
Ans:tetracycline
Fluoroquinolones
Ototoxic drugs
Ans:Aminoglycosides
Macrolides (Erythromycin)
Vancomycin
Pertussis is treated with
Ans:Erythromycin