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Antibiotics by class Generic name Brand names Common uses [4] Possible side effects [4] Mechanism of action Aminoglycosides; Amikacin: Amikin: Infections caused by Gram-negative bacteria, such as Escherichia coli and Klebsiella particularly Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Effective against aerobic bacteria (not obligate/facultative anaerobes) and ...
Adverse effects to monobactams can include skin rash and occasional abnormal liver functions. [citation needed]Monobactam antibiotics exhibit no IgE cross-reactivity reactions with penicillin but have shown some cross reactivity with cephalosporins, most notably ceftazidime, which contains an identical side chain as aztreonam. [8]
Phenoxymethylpenicillin, also known as penicillin V (PcV) and penicillin VK, is an antibiotic useful for the treatment of a number of bacterial infections. [2] Specifically it is used for the treatment of strep throat, otitis media, and cellulitis. [2] It is also used to prevent rheumatic fever and to prevent infections following removal of the ...
Tetracycline, sold under various brand names, is an antibiotic in the tetracyclines family of medications, used to treat a number of infections, [3] including acne, cholera, brucellosis, plague, malaria, and syphilis. [3] It is available in oral and topical formulations. [4] [5] Common side effects include vomiting, diarrhea, rash, and loss of ...
Common side effects include an upset stomach. [6] Other side effects may include muscle or joint pains, shortness of breath, and liver problems. [6] [8] It appears to be safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding. [6] It should not be used in those who are allergic to penicillin. [6] It is a narrow-spectrum beta-lactam antibiotic of the penicillin ...
Tetracycline-class antibiotics No Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) Respiratory syncytial virus infection A variety of laboratory tests Treatment for RSV infection is focused primarily on supportive care. Under research [33] Rhinosporidium seeberi: Rhinosporidiosis: No Rhinovirus: Rhinovirus infection No Rickettsia species Rickettsial infection No
Empiric antibiotic therapy should be guided by the most likely source of infection and the patient's past exposure to healthcare facilities. [45] In particular, a recent history of exposure to a healthcare setting may necessitate the need for antibiotics with pseudomonas aeruginosa coverage or broader coverage for resistant organisms. [ 45 ]
Many side effects and adverse drug reactions have been reported with oral terbinafine hydrochloride, [13] [14] possibly due to its extensive biodistribution and the often extended durations involved in antifungal treatment (longer than two months). A comprehensive list of adverse events associated with terbinafine use includes: