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37 Cards in this Set
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Aminoglycosides
gentamycin - generic name Garamycin - trade name |
Aminoglycosides - used to treat many infections caused by gram-negative bacteria (e.g. Escherichia coli, pseudomonas, and salmonella) as well as gram-positive bacteria (e.g., staphylococcus aureaus)
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Aminoglycosides
tobramycin - generic name Nebcin - trade name |
Aminoglycosides - used to treat many infections caused by gram-negative bacteria (e.g. Escherichia coli, pseudomonas, and salmonella) as well as gram-positive bacteria (e.g., staphylococcus aureaus)
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Cephalosporins
First-generation cephalexin - generic name Keflex - trade name |
are semisynthetic antibiotic derivatives produced by fungus. Effective against gram-positive organisms, such as those causing pneumonias and some UTIs.
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Cephalosporins
First-generation cefazolin - generic name Kefzol, Ancef - trade name |
are semisynthetic antibiotic derivatives produced by fungus. Effective against gram-positive organisms, such as those causing pneumonias and some UTIs.
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Cephalosporins
Second-generation cefaclor - generic name Ceclor - trade name |
effective against many gram-positive and gram-negative organisms, such as many strains causing bacterial influenza.
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Cephalosporins
Second-generation cefuroxime - generic name Ceftin - trade name |
effective against many gram-positive and gram-negative organisms, such as many strains causing bacterial influenza.
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Cephalosporins
Second-generation Kefurox, Zinacef - trade name no generic name |
effective against many gram-positive and gram-negative organisms, such as many strains causing bacterial influenza.
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Cephalosporins
Third-generation cefdinir - generic name Omnicef - trade name |
Effective against more gram-negative bacteria than the others and are sometimes used for STDs such as chancroid or gonorrhea.
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Cephalosporins
Third-generation ceftriaxone - generic name Rocephin - trade name |
Effective against more gram-negative bacteria than the others and are sometimes used for STDs such as chancroid or gonorrhea.
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Cephalosporins
Fourth-generation cefepime - generic name Maxipime - trade name |
a parenteral cephalosporin w/ excellent activity against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.
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Quinolones
ciprofloxacin - generic name Cipro - trade name |
used in adults for the treatment of some UTIs, sinuses, lower respiratory tract, GI tract, skin, bones, and joints, and treating gonorrhea.
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Tetracyclines
tetracycline HCI - generic name Sumycin - trade name |
broad-spectrum antibiotic used in the treatment of infections caused by rickettsia, chlamydia, or some uncommon bacteria such as Rocky Mountain spotted fiver atypical pneumonia, some STDs and inflammatory acne.
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Tetracyclines
doxycycline - generic name Vibramycin - trade name |
broad-spectrum antibiotic used in the treatment of infections caused by rickettsia, chlamydia, or some uncommon bacteria such as Rocky Mountain spotted fiver atypical pneumonia, some STDs and inflammatory acne.
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Antifungals
fluconazole - generic name Diflucan - trade name |
limited to severe candidial infections unresponsive to conventional antifungal therapy.
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Antifungals
griseofulvin - generic name Gris-Peg - trade name |
Treatment of specific fungi causing tinea infections (e.g. ringworm or athlete's foot) that do not respond to topical agents.
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Antifungals
nystatin - generic name Mycostatin - trade name |
is used orally in the treatment of intestinal candidiasis. It is also used a fungicide in the topical treatment of the skin & mucous membranes; for example diaper area, mouth or vagina
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Antituberculosis Agents
isoniazid - generic name INH - trade name |
1) to treat asymptomatic infection (no evidence of clinical disease), for instance, after exposure to TB or a positive PPD skin test 2) for treatment of active clinical TB and to prevent relapse.
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Misc. Anti-infectives
clindamycin - generic name Cleocin - trade name |
It is used in the treatment of serious respiratory tract infections, septicemia, osteomyelitis, serious infections of the female pelvis caused by susceptible bacteria, and for Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia associated with AIDS
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Misc. Anti-infectives
metronidazole - generic name Flagyl - trade name Flagyl ER (for bacterial vaginosis) |
s synthetic antibacterial and antiprotozoal agent that is effective against protozoa such as Trichomonas vaginalis and against amebiasis and giardiasis. Also effect against anaerobic bacterial infections (intra-abdominal, skin, gynecological, septicemia, bone/joint, lower respiratory tract)
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Antivirals
acyclovir - generic name Zovirax - trade name |
is used predominantly in the treatment of herpes simplex, herpes zoster (shingles), and varicella zoster (chickenpox) infections.
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Macrolides
erythromycin - generic name E-mycin, Ery-Tab, EES, EryPed & Erythrocin - trade names |
Used in many infections of the respiratory tract and for skin conditions such as acne or for some STIs when the patient is allergic to penicillin. Gram-negative bacilli are resistant to macrolides and some strains of streptococcus A.
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Macrolides
clarithromycin - generic name Biaxin & Biaxin XL - trade name |
used in combination w/ amoxicillin and lansoprazole to treat Helicobacter pylori in patients w/ duodenal ulcer.
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Macrolides
azithromycin - generic name Zithromax - trade name |
Used in many infections of the respiratory tract and for skin conditions such as acne or for some STIs when the patient is allergic to penicillin. Gram-negative bacilli are resistant to macrolides and some strains of streptococcus A.
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Penicillins
penicillin G - generic name Bycillin L-A, Wycillin - trade name |
Are used to treat many streptococcal and some staphylococcal and meningococcal infections, including respiratory and intestinal infections. Also the drug of choice for syphilis, endocarditis and preventing recurrences of rheumatic fever.
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Penicillins
penicillin VK - generic name Veetids - trade name |
Are used to treat many streptococcal and some staphylococcal and meningococcal infections, including respiratory and intestinal infections. Also the drug of choice for syphilis, endocarditis and preventing recurrences of rheumatic fever.
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Penicillins
amoxicillin - generic name Amoxil, Trimox - trade name |
Are used to treat many streptococcal and some staphylococcal and meningococcal infections, including respiratory and intestinal infections. Also the drug of choice for syphilis, endocarditis and preventing recurrences of rheumatic fever.
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Penicillins
ampicillin - generic name Principen - trade name |
Are used to treat many streptococcal and some staphylococcal and meningococcal infections, including respiratory and intestinal infections. Also the drug of choice for syphilis, endocarditis and preventing recurrences of rheumatic fever.
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Penicillins - Extended-Spectrum
amoxillin-clavulanate - generic name Augmentin - trade name Augmentin XR |
Are used to treat many streptococcal and some staphylococcal and meningococcal infections, including respiratory and intestinal infections. Also the drug of choice for syphilis, endocarditis and preventing recurrences of rheumatic fever.
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Penicillins
piperacillin-tazobactam - generic name Zosyn - trade name |
Are used to treat many streptococcal and some staphylococcal and meningococcal infections, including respiratory and intestinal infections. Also the drug of choice for syphilis, endocarditis and preventing recurrences of rheumatic fever.
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Penicillins
carbenicillin - generic name Geocillin - trade name |
Are used to treat many streptococcal and some staphylococcal and meningococcal infections, including respiratory and intestinal infections. Also the drug of choice for syphilis, endocarditis and preventing recurrences of rheumatic fever.
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Drugs for HIV - Protease inhibitors
amrenavir - generic name Agenerase - trade name |
Blocks the activity of virus
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Drugs for HIV - Protease inhibitors
fosamprenavir - generic name Levixa - trade name |
Blocks the activity of virus
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Drugs for HIV - Protease inhibitors
indinavir - generic name Crixivan - trade name |
Blocks the activity of virus
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Drugs for HIV - Protease inhibitors
lopinavir/ritonavir - generic name Kaletra - trade name |
Blocks the activity of virus
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Drugs for HIV - Protease inhibitors
nelfinivir - generic name Viracept - trade name |
Blocks the activity of virus
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Drugs for HIV - Protease inhibitors
ritonavir - generic name Norvir - trade name |
Blocks the activity of virus
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Drugs for HIV - Protease inhibitors
saquinavir - generic name Invirase, Fortovase-SGC |
Blocks the activity of virus
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