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West Coast University
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NURS 180 | Pharmacology
Academic year:

2021
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Class Drug Uses Side Effects Considerations Carbapenems End in ÔpenemÕ Imipenem (Primaxin) Resp. infections, UTIÕs, blood/ skin/ bone infections GI upset, rash, itching Do not take with antivirals Do not use in CNS disorders Cephalosporins Start with Ôcef/cephÕ Cephalexin (Keflex) Resp., skin, bone, and ear infections, UTIÕs GI upset, dark urine, rash, oral candidiasis May cause kidney problems, especially if taken with metformin Fluroquinolones End in ÔfloxacinÕ Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) Levofloxacin (Levaquin) UTIÕs, resp./ skin infections, sinusitis, bronchitis GI upset, dizziness, blurred vision, photosensitivity May cause peripheral neuropathy, avoid NSAIDs, caffeine, and warfarin Glycopeptides Vancomycin (Vancocin) MRSA, C-diff, resp. infections, septicemia Dizziness, chills, thrombophlebitis Monitor kidneys, avoid loop diuretics, require peak and trough levels, ^fluid intake Azithromycin (Zithromax) Erythromycin (E-mycin) Resp./ ear infections, STIÕs, UTIÕs, acne, tonsilitis Gi upset, photosensitivity, dizziness May interact with anticoagulants, digoxin, and antacids. Avoid fruit juice Monobactams End in ÔactamÕ Aztreonam (Azactam) Severe blood, urinary, lung, skin, and stomach infections GI upset, HA, blurred vision Monitor for seizures, superinfection and renal impairment Nitroimidazoles End in ÔidazoleÕ Metronidazole (Flagyl) Infections of the skin and oral mucosa, bacterial vaginosis Gi upset, HA, metallic taste in mouth, can cause dark urine while using Avoid alcohol or items containing propylene glycol can cause disulfiram-like reaction, monitor for signs of peripheral neuropathy and seizure-like activity Oxazolidinones End in ÔzolidÕ Linezolid (Zyvox) Skin infections, pneumonia Diarrhea, HA, dizziness, rash, thrombocytopenia Monitor BP/HR. Can cause peripheral neuropathy and visual disturbances PenicillinÕs End in ÔcillinÕ Amoxicillin (Amoxil) Skin, resp. infections, UTIÕs GI upset, dizziness, HA, rash Decreases effectiveness of contraceptives, avoid fruit juice. Increased bleeding with anticoagulants Sulfonamides ÔSulfa drugsÕ Trimethoprim/ sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim) UTIÕs, STIÕs, otitis media, pneumonia GI upset, vertigo, depression, photosensitivity Monitor for anemia/ neutropenia, may cause bleeding/ bruising Doxycycline (Vibramycin) UTIÕs, STIÕs, acne, resp./ intestinal infections Gi upset, HA, rash Take on empty stomach, stay upright, may cause candida infection or blisters Macrolides End in ÔromycinÕ Tetracyclines End in ÔcyclineÕ