Anne Shared "CEPHALOSPORINS" - 3 Picmonics
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CEPHALOSPORINS
1st Generation Cephalosporins
- DRUG NAMES
- Cephalexin
- Cefazolin
- UNIQUE FEATURES
- Wide distribution with long half life
- Gram positive
Cephalosporins
- Starts with "Cef-"
- Mechanism of Action
- Bactericidal
- Indications
- Gram-Positive and Gram-Negative Infections
- Side Effects
- Allergic Reactions
- Thrombophlebitis
- Bleeding
- Contraindications
- Renal Impairment
- Considerations
- Avoid IV Calcium with Ceftriaxone
- No Alcohol
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Cephalosporins clinical Info
- Enterococci
- Listeria
- CFS
- Beta lactamase sensitive
