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Antibiotic classification refers to the categorization of antibiotics based on their chemical structure, mechanism of action,
the growth of bacteria ... synthesizing proteins in bacteria ... pathways that bacteria ... Imagine treatments ... #Antibiotics #pharmacology
Antibiotics for Anaerobic Bacteria 
 - Metronidazole (Flagyl™) 
 - Carbapenems 
 - β lactam +
Antibiotics for ... Anaerobic Bacteria ... out of favor for treatment ... #Anaerobic #Bacteria ... #Pharmacology #
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Clindamycin in case of PCN ... treatment until ... Pathogens: • Aerobic Bacteria ... • Anaerobic Bacteria ... Lung #Abscess #pulmonary
Sulfonamides - Antibiotics Class Overview

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

Spectrum: Wide
Sulfonamides - Antibiotics ... Class Overview BACTRIM ... choice, both for treatment ... #Pharmacology #Antibiotics ... #Sulfonamides #Bactrim
Medical Treatment Algorithm for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Initial medical treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Medical Treatment ... Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary ... chronic obstructive pulmonary ... corticosteroids, antibiotics ... SABA #SAMA #ICS #Pharmacology
Tuberculosis Overview

10 million new M. tuberculosis infections/year
Facultative intracellular rod-shaped bacteria
Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) accounts for 4.6% of
intracellular rod-shaped bacteria ... Response: • Most bacteria ... staining, NAA (PCR ... Tuberculosis Treatment ... Initiating Treatment
Bronchiectasis - Summary

What?
• Bronchiectasis is derived from the Greek words bronckos meaning airway and ectasis meaning
stigmata of cor pulmonale ... • Pulmonary artery ... cultures (sputum for bacteria ... mycobacteria Treatment ... infections • Preventing
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
with presence of pulmonary ... & Dry) is the treatment ... emphasis placed on prevention ... then placed on prevention ... icu #clinical #pharmacology
Tuberculosis Overview

10 million new M. tuberculosis infections/year
Facultative intracellular rod-shaped bacteria
Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) accounts for 4.6% of
intracellular rod-shaped bacteria ... Response: • Most bacteria ... staining, NAA (PCR ... Tuberculosis Treatment ... Initiating Treatment
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
Inhibitors of Na+K+2Cl ... Torsemide) • Acute pulmonary ... nocturnal enuresis • Prevention ... Tolvaptan) • Treatment ... Diuresis #Nephrology #Pharmacology