Pharm Exam 2 Study Guide (Herzing)

Pharm Exam 2 Study Guide (Herzing) Red Man Syndrome  adverse reaction to the aminoglycoside Vancomycin if given too fast  flushing  rash  pruritus (itching)  tachycardia  hypotension  Examples of a superinfection:  clostridium difficile (c. diff)  yeast infection (candidiasis, thrush)  What drug class does Amikacin belong to?  aminoglycoside  What kind of labs do aminoglycosides require?  peak (30 min. after the dose)  trough (15 min. before the dose)  Can you get dizziness and hearing problems from Gentamicin?  yes  What drug class does Tobramycin belong to?  aminoglycoside  What is kernicterus?  brain damage that can happen to a baby when you give the pregnant mom in the 3 rd trimester (32 weeks gestation) the drug Bactrim DS