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Coverage of common antibiotics used in the hospital

For empiric coverage, first define the type of infection,
infection, then review ... check for prior resistance ... ampicillin #management ... #infectiousdisease ... #antibiotics
Carbapenems - Antibiotics Class Overview

Imipenem/Cilastin, Meropenem, Ertapenem, Doripenem 

Spectrum: Broadest spectrum antibiotics, cover Gram positive, Gram
Carbapenems - Antibiotics ... Class Overview ... Broadest spectrum antibiotics ... infections due to resistant ... #Review #Overview
Flutycosine - Antibiotics Class Overview
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Mechanism: 5-FC interferes with DNA and protein synthesis.  Only
Flutycosine - Antibiotics ... Class Overview ... B for initial management ... primary and acquired resistance ... #Review #Overview
Antifungal Echinocandins  - Antibiotics Class Overview

Mechanism: Inhibit glucan synthesis in fungal cell wall by blocking
Echinocandins - Antibiotics ... Class Overview ... rare reports of resistance ... #Pharmacology #Antibiotics ... #Review #Overview
Table 3. Suggested Empiric Treatment Options for Clinically Suspected Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia in Units Where Empiric Methicillin-Resistant
Empiric Methicillin-Resistant ... Are Appropriate #Management ... #InfectiousDiseases ... #Empiric #Antibiotics
ANTIBIOTICS WITH ANAEROBE COVERAGE - Antibiotics Class Overview
 1. Metronidazole (Flagyl)(PO and IV)
 2. Clindamycin –
ANTIBIOTICS WITH ... ANAEROBE COVERAGE - Antibiotics ... Class Overview ... #Pharmacology #Antibiotics ... #Review #Overview
Fluoroquinolones - Antibiotics Class Overview

Mechanism: DNA Gyrase  and Topoisomerase inhibitors bactericidal 
Side effects: QT prolongation
Fluoroquinolones - Antibiotics ... Class Overview ... à will develop resistance ... #Pharmacology #Antibiotics ... #Review #Overview
Capnocytophaga
Pathogen: Capnocytophaga
 • 9 species, C. canimorsus responsible for the majority of infections
 • Gram-negative rod,
Multiorgan failure: CID ... Treatment: • 50% resistant ... microbiology #zoonotic #infectiousdiseases ... #diagnosis #management
Monobactam - Aztreonam - Antibiotics Class Overview

Spectrum: only has activity vs. aerobic gram negatives, no gram
- Aztreonam - Antibiotics ... Class Overview ... significant rate of resistance ... #Pharmacology #Antibiotics ... #Review #Overview
This is a quick overview of hormonal acne treatment for the medical student and resident.

Keep in
This is a quick overview ... treatment #photo #management ... acne vulgaris: a review ... comparing efficacy of antibiotics ... Hybrid Systematic Review