Treatment of allergic rhinitis-Sympathomimetics
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Activates vascular α1 receptors and cause vasoconstriction, which reduces
nasal congestion; do not decrease sneezing, itching, or rhinorrhea.
,Tetracycline Patient Teaching
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Taken on empty stomach; Sit up 30 mins post PO administration to avoid
esophagitis; Avoid calcium products which may block absorption
Beta-blocker ophthalmic drops used to manage glaucoma have the same
contraindications as ___________?
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oral beta-blockers
β-lactam antibiotics known as Monobactams.
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Aztreonam (Azactam and Cayston)
Eye Infections-Blepharitis (with corneal involvement)
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, Likely caused by staphylococcus
Therapeutic drug class: Tetracyclines
Likely prescription: Doxycycline PO x 1 month
Third generation cephalosporin indication
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-Serious Gram (-) bacteria
-Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and Klebsiella, Serratia
Meningitis
-More broad than first and second generations
-meningitis, gram (-) nosocomial infections. Limit use
Mycoplasma pneumoniae (M. Pneumonia) Treatment
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Macrolides (e.g., azithromycin): Children and adults
Tetracyclines (e.g., doxycycline): Older children and adults
Fluoroquinolones: Adults
(Mycoplasma Pneuomonia is resistant to Beta Lactam ABX)
Tetracycline Use and Pregnancy
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, taken by a pregnant woman can suppress the growth of long bones in
premature infants; AVOID IN PREGNANT WOMEN
Periodontal disease ABX Treatment
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doxycycline and minocycline
Brimonidine (Alphagan)
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-first and only topical α2-adrenergic agonist approved for the long-term
reduction of elevated IOP in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular
hypertension.
-lowers intraocular pressure (IOP) by reducing the production of aqueous
humor and increasing outflow. In addition to lowering IOP, may delay optic
nerve degeneration and protect retinal neurons from death.
Isotretinoin (Accutane) Black Box Warning
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Activates vascular α1 receptors and cause vasoconstriction, which reduces
nasal congestion; do not decrease sneezing, itching, or rhinorrhea.
,Tetracycline Patient Teaching
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Taken on empty stomach; Sit up 30 mins post PO administration to avoid
esophagitis; Avoid calcium products which may block absorption
Beta-blocker ophthalmic drops used to manage glaucoma have the same
contraindications as ___________?
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oral beta-blockers
β-lactam antibiotics known as Monobactams.
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Aztreonam (Azactam and Cayston)
Eye Infections-Blepharitis (with corneal involvement)
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, Likely caused by staphylococcus
Therapeutic drug class: Tetracyclines
Likely prescription: Doxycycline PO x 1 month
Third generation cephalosporin indication
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-Serious Gram (-) bacteria
-Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and Klebsiella, Serratia
Meningitis
-More broad than first and second generations
-meningitis, gram (-) nosocomial infections. Limit use
Mycoplasma pneumoniae (M. Pneumonia) Treatment
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Macrolides (e.g., azithromycin): Children and adults
Tetracyclines (e.g., doxycycline): Older children and adults
Fluoroquinolones: Adults
(Mycoplasma Pneuomonia is resistant to Beta Lactam ABX)
Tetracycline Use and Pregnancy
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, taken by a pregnant woman can suppress the growth of long bones in
premature infants; AVOID IN PREGNANT WOMEN
Periodontal disease ABX Treatment
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doxycycline and minocycline
Brimonidine (Alphagan)
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-first and only topical α2-adrenergic agonist approved for the long-term
reduction of elevated IOP in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular
hypertension.
-lowers intraocular pressure (IOP) by reducing the production of aqueous
humor and increasing outflow. In addition to lowering IOP, may delay optic
nerve degeneration and protect retinal neurons from death.
Isotretinoin (Accutane) Black Box Warning
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