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ANTIBIOTIC SUSCEPTIBILITIES IN INTENSIVE CARE

Antibiotic spectra made simple(r). Version 2, now updated with new bugs &
ANTIBIOTIC SUSCEPTIBILITIES ... with new bugs & drugs ... Susceptibilities #ICU ... CriticalCare #Overview ... #Pharmacology #
Synercid (Quinupristin/Dalfopristin) (IV) - Antibiotics Class Overview

Mechanism: “Streptogramins”– inhibits sequential steps in ribosomal synthesis
Spectrum: covers MRSA
Class Overview ... arthralgias and lots of drug-drug ... interactions (CYP450 ... #Pharmacology #Antibiotics ... #Review #Overview
Antifungal Echinocandins  - Antibiotics Class Overview

Mechanism: Inhibit glucan synthesis in fungal cell wall by blocking
Echinocandins - Antibiotics ... Class Overview ... vs Candida -> Drug ... But higher MICs ... Anidulafungin #Pharmacology
Hydroxychloroquine is an antimalarial & DMARD (disease modifying antirheumatic drug). It is currently being discussed as
antirheumatic drug ... prophylaxis and treatment ... interactions, including ... Hydroxychloroquine #HCQ #Pharmacology ... #SideEffects #AdverseEffects
Sulfonamides - Antibiotics Class Overview

BACTRIM/SEPTRA (TMP/SMX) - inhibit sequential steps in Folate synthesis --> bacteriostatic

Spectrum: Wide
Sulfonamides - Antibiotics ... Class Overview ... including PCP PNA (drug ... choice, both for treatment ... #Pharmacology #Antibiotics
Acute Pancreatitis - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Presentation: 
 • Epigastric abdominal pain (90%, characteristically
surgery, Trauma, Drugs ... PUD (posterior), Anatomic ... pain-dose ketamine (ICU ... • Antibiotics ... Diagnosis #Management #Treatment
Overview of antifungal agents benefits, weaknesses, and adverse effects in the treatment of Coccidioidomycosis.
Fluconazole - Low
Overview of antifungal ... effects in the treatment ... tolerable • High MIC ... • Therapeutic drug ... comparison #table #pharmacology