Drug Side Effects (Antibiotics) Flashcards
1
Q
General.
A
GI disturbances, c.diff infection, resistance.
2
Q
Gentamicin.
A
Kidney damage, deafness, dizziness.
3
Q
Vancomycin.
A
Kidney damage, red man syndrome (allergy).
4
Q
Tetracyclines.
A
Permanent staining of teeth and bones in children <12 years.
5
Q
Metronidazole.
A
Interacts with alcohol.
6
Q
Quinolones.
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Weakens tendons, may damage joints in children, may cause seizures.
7
Q
Signs of penicillin hypersensitivity.
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Itchy rash, difficulty breathing due to swelling of mouth/tongue/larynx, low BP, swelling at injection site.
8
Q
Antibiotics safe in pregnancy.
A
Penicillins/cephalosporins. Trimethoprim and metronidazole avoided in 1st 3 months.
9
Q
Antibiotics not safe in pregnancy.
A
Gentamicin, tetracyclines, fluoroquinolones.
