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Diamox
MOA- Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor
sun protection and hydration are recommended
Acetazolamide
- for Altitude sickness and motion sickness --> 125 mg
BID
- CI: sulfa allergy
- Renvela (carbonate) or Renagel (HCl)
- CI: Bowel obstruction
- Indication: hyperphosphatemia in CKD
- non-Ca, Non-Al based phosphate binder
Sevelamer - lower TC and LDL by 15%-30%
- Sevelamer carbonate maintains Bicarbonate
concentrations
- SE: NVD (>20%)
- 800- 1,600 mg TID w/ meals
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- Vitamin D analogs
- increase intestinal absorption of Ca and provide a
negative feedback to parathyroid gland
- CI: hypercalcemia, vitamin D toxicity
Calcitrol (Rocaltrol)- Cap,
- Indication: Dialysis, Vitamin D deficiency and
Sol'n, Injection
secondary hyperparathyroidism in CKD
Calcifediol (Rayaldee ER)
- Dose for Calcitriol
------ CKD: 0.25-0.5 mcg PO daily
------Dialysis: 0.5-1 mcg PO daily of 0.5-4 mcg IV 3X
weekly
Vitamin D3--> Rocaltrol calcitriol
Vitamin D
Vitamin D2--> Drisdol ergocalciferol
Sensipar
Dialysis: 30-180 mg PO QD w/ food
Cinacalcet CI: Hypocalcemia
MOA: calcimimetic --> lowers PTH, Ca, PO4
SE: hypocalcemia
Pen VK
Penicillin - take on empty stomach
- tablet, suspension
Bicillin L-A
BBW: not for IV use --> can cause cardiorespiratory
Penicillin G Benzathine
arrest and death
Indication: Syphillis
Amoxil, Moxatag
Amoxicillin
- Tablet, Capsule, Chewable, suspension
Augmentin
- CI: hx of cholestatic jaundice or hepatic dysfunction
assosicated w/ previous use, Severe renal Impairment
Amoxicillin + Clavulanate
CrCl <30 mL/min
- Tablet, chewable, suspension
Keflex (PO)
Cephalexin
1st generation: Skin infections MSSA, strep throat
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Ceftin, Zinacef ----2nd generation
Common uses: otitis media, CAP, Sinus Infection
Cefuroxime
*** in sulfa allergy in children--> Ceftin is acceptable
alternative for otitis media
anaerobe coverage (B. fragilis)
****Cefotetan can cause disulfiram like reaction w/
alcohol ingestion
Cefotetan (Cefotan) and
----- 1-2 g IV/IM Q12H
cefoxitin
recommended antibiotics for prophylaxis before
colorectal surgeries
Rocephin
3rd generation
no renal adjustment
once daily dosing
Ceftriaxone - do not use in neonates (0-28 days)
- Common uses: CAP, meningitis, SBP, Pyelonephritis
*** Cefotaxime is another 3rd generation
cephalosporin
Teflaro (5th gen cephalosporin)
Ceftaroline
**** The only B-lactam that is active against MRSA
Ancef, Kefzol
Cefazolin (IV) - 1st generation ceph
- surgical prophylaxis
Invanz
- it is dosed once daily IV/IM
Ertapenem - Stable in NS only
common uses: ESBL-producing bacteria, DFI
**** No pseudomonas, acinetobacter or enterococcus
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BBW: CNS effects (Seizures hx), Tendonitis, peripheral
neuropathy
- may exacerbate muscle weakness related to
myasthenia gravis
**** may use if no other alternative available for
Fluoroquinolones
uncomplicated UTI, bacterial sinusitis, chronic
bronchitis
***Moxifloxcin --> do not use in UTI, highest risk for
QT prolongation
Cipro, Ciloxin eye drops, ciprodex ear drops
(+dexamethasone), Otovel ear drops ( + fluocinolone)
Cetraxal sol'n--- Ciprofloxacin for acute otitis externa
(swimmer's ear)
- oil based suspension ---> should not be given
Ciprofloxacin through NG or other feeding tube---> crush IR tabs,
mix w/ water and give via feeding tube. hold tube
feedings at least 1hr before and 2 hrs after dose-
shake vigorously for 15 seconds before use
-250-750 mg PO Q8-12 hrs
- 200-400 mg IV Q 8-12 hrs
Ofloxacin Ocuflox, Floxin Otic
minocycline, doxycycline 1:1
IV: PO moxifloxacin, levofloxacin 1:1
*** Tetracycline--> No IV
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Terms in this set (625)
Diamox
MOA- Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor
sun protection and hydration are recommended
Acetazolamide
- for Altitude sickness and motion sickness --> 125 mg
BID
- CI: sulfa allergy
- Renvela (carbonate) or Renagel (HCl)
- CI: Bowel obstruction
- Indication: hyperphosphatemia in CKD
- non-Ca, Non-Al based phosphate binder
Sevelamer - lower TC and LDL by 15%-30%
- Sevelamer carbonate maintains Bicarbonate
concentrations
- SE: NVD (>20%)
- 800- 1,600 mg TID w/ meals
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- Vitamin D analogs
- increase intestinal absorption of Ca and provide a
negative feedback to parathyroid gland
- CI: hypercalcemia, vitamin D toxicity
Calcitrol (Rocaltrol)- Cap,
- Indication: Dialysis, Vitamin D deficiency and
Sol'n, Injection
secondary hyperparathyroidism in CKD
Calcifediol (Rayaldee ER)
- Dose for Calcitriol
------ CKD: 0.25-0.5 mcg PO daily
------Dialysis: 0.5-1 mcg PO daily of 0.5-4 mcg IV 3X
weekly
Vitamin D3--> Rocaltrol calcitriol
Vitamin D
Vitamin D2--> Drisdol ergocalciferol
Sensipar
Dialysis: 30-180 mg PO QD w/ food
Cinacalcet CI: Hypocalcemia
MOA: calcimimetic --> lowers PTH, Ca, PO4
SE: hypocalcemia
Pen VK
Penicillin - take on empty stomach
- tablet, suspension
Bicillin L-A
BBW: not for IV use --> can cause cardiorespiratory
Penicillin G Benzathine
arrest and death
Indication: Syphillis
Amoxil, Moxatag
Amoxicillin
- Tablet, Capsule, Chewable, suspension
Augmentin
- CI: hx of cholestatic jaundice or hepatic dysfunction
assosicated w/ previous use, Severe renal Impairment
Amoxicillin + Clavulanate
CrCl <30 mL/min
- Tablet, chewable, suspension
Keflex (PO)
Cephalexin
1st generation: Skin infections MSSA, strep throat
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Ceftin, Zinacef ----2nd generation
Common uses: otitis media, CAP, Sinus Infection
Cefuroxime
*** in sulfa allergy in children--> Ceftin is acceptable
alternative for otitis media
anaerobe coverage (B. fragilis)
****Cefotetan can cause disulfiram like reaction w/
alcohol ingestion
Cefotetan (Cefotan) and
----- 1-2 g IV/IM Q12H
cefoxitin
recommended antibiotics for prophylaxis before
colorectal surgeries
Rocephin
3rd generation
no renal adjustment
once daily dosing
Ceftriaxone - do not use in neonates (0-28 days)
- Common uses: CAP, meningitis, SBP, Pyelonephritis
*** Cefotaxime is another 3rd generation
cephalosporin
Teflaro (5th gen cephalosporin)
Ceftaroline
**** The only B-lactam that is active against MRSA
Ancef, Kefzol
Cefazolin (IV) - 1st generation ceph
- surgical prophylaxis
Invanz
- it is dosed once daily IV/IM
Ertapenem - Stable in NS only
common uses: ESBL-producing bacteria, DFI
**** No pseudomonas, acinetobacter or enterococcus
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BBW: CNS effects (Seizures hx), Tendonitis, peripheral
neuropathy
- may exacerbate muscle weakness related to
myasthenia gravis
**** may use if no other alternative available for
Fluoroquinolones
uncomplicated UTI, bacterial sinusitis, chronic
bronchitis
***Moxifloxcin --> do not use in UTI, highest risk for
QT prolongation
Cipro, Ciloxin eye drops, ciprodex ear drops
(+dexamethasone), Otovel ear drops ( + fluocinolone)
Cetraxal sol'n--- Ciprofloxacin for acute otitis externa
(swimmer's ear)
- oil based suspension ---> should not be given
Ciprofloxacin through NG or other feeding tube---> crush IR tabs,
mix w/ water and give via feeding tube. hold tube
feedings at least 1hr before and 2 hrs after dose-
shake vigorously for 15 seconds before use
-250-750 mg PO Q8-12 hrs
- 200-400 mg IV Q 8-12 hrs
Ofloxacin Ocuflox, Floxin Otic
minocycline, doxycycline 1:1
IV: PO moxifloxacin, levofloxacin 1:1
*** Tetracycline--> No IV
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