Antibiotics Printable View
Antibiotic | Indications |
Adverse Reactions |
Comments |
Nitrofurantoin |
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Not effective for upper tract urinary tract infection (pyelonephritis) |
Oritavancin |
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Single dose; may artificially prolong PT, PTT; No data for indications other than skin infections |
Oxacillin/Nafcillin |
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Drug of choice for serious methicillin senstive Staph aureus infections; no need to adjust dose for renal dysfuncion |
Penicillin |
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First antibiotic; still drug of choice for Beta streptococcal infections |
Piperacillin |
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Piperacillin/tazo |
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Tazobactam, a beta lactamase inhibitor, extends the spectrum of piperacillin; excellent anaerobic activity; broadest spectrum of the beta-lactamase inhibitor combination drugs |
Rifampin |
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Multiple drug interactions; rapid resistance if used as sole agent for Staph |
Tedizolid |
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Active against MRSA and VRE; Much less MAO inhibition than linezolid; Avoid in bloodstream infections |
Telavancin |
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Once daily; MRSA activity; no drug monitoring necessary; avoid use in pregnancy |
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Drug Information provided above is not comprehensive. For complete information about these antibiotics consult a pharmacist or a comprehensive drug reference.