Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Antibiotic Sensitivities
Note that this chart is one of empiric bacterial sensitivities. However, with time antibiotic resistance
Antibiotic Sensitivities ... that this chart is ... However, with time antibiotic ... Sensitivities #pharmacology ... #antibiogram #management
Cephalosporins - Table of Coverage by Generation

1st Generation   Cefazolin, cephalexin 
2nd Generation Cefotetan 
3rd
Cefoperazone is ... cephalosporin antibiotic ... #Ceftaroline #Pharmacology ... #Antibiotics #Table ... #Management
Antifungal Azoles - Antibiotics Class Overview

Mechanism:  inhibit ergosterol synthesis (important component of fungal cell membranes)
Antifungal Azoles - Antibiotics ... Main metabolism is ... main toxicity is ... Isavuconazole(PO or IV) #Pharmacology ... #Antibiotics #Review
Antifungal Polyenes - Amphoterecin B, Abelcet, Ambisome - Antibiotics Class Overview

Mechanism: binds ergosterol in membrane and
Abelcet, Ambisome - Antibiotics ... (voriconazole is ... #Pharmacology #Antibiotics ... #Review #Overview
Oral Antibiotics for Acne - Indicated for Moderate-to-Severe Acne 
First-Line Drug Class: Tetracyclines 

In the last
Oral Antibiotics ... the last post I reviewed ... talk about oral antibiotics ... #Pharmacology # ... Management #Dermatology
Synercid (Quinupristin/Dalfopristin) (IV) - Antibiotics Class Overview

Mechanism: β€œStreptogramins”– inhibits sequential steps in ribosomal synthesis
Spectrum: covers MRSA
Dalfopristin) (IV) - Antibiotics ... Not much, as it is ... #Pharmacology #Antibiotics ... #Review #Overview
IDSA - Prophylaxis to Prevent First Episode of Opportunistic Disease in HIV-AIDS
 β€’ Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP)
Opportunistic #Infections #OIs ... #HIVAIDS #IDSA ... #management #pharmacology
Aminoglycosides  - Antibiotics Class Overview

Gentamicin, Tobramycin, Amikacin, Streptomycin -30S inhibitor (all IV)
Spectrum: Extremely efficacious vs.
Aminoglycosides - Antibiotics ... when Pseudomonas is ... #Pharmacology #Antibiotics ... #Review #Overview
Mild Acne Treatment - Comedones (black/whiteheads), +/- few pustules 
1. Benzoyl Peroxide (BP) 
2. Topical Retinoid
Mild acne is ... This is defined ... First line pharmacologic ... Treatment #Mild #Management ... #Comedones #Pharmacology
Flutycosine - Antibiotics Class Overview
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Mechanism: 5-FC interferes with DNA and protein synthesis.  Only
Flutycosine - Antibiotics ... B for initial management ... #Pharmacology #Antibiotics ... #Review #Overview