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Action. Binds to the bacterial cell wall membrane, causing cell death. Therapeutic Effects: Bactericidal action against susceptible bacteria. Spectrum: similar to that of second-generation cephalosporins, but activity against staphylococci is less, while activity against gram-negative pathogens is greater, even for organisms resistant to first ...
Action. Binds to bacterial cell wall membrane, causing cell death. Therapeutic Effects: Bactericidal action against susceptible bacteria. Spectrum: Similar to that of first-generation cephalosporins but has increased activity against several other gram-negative pathogens, including Haemophilus influenzae (including β-lactamase–producing ...
Assess muscle aches and joint pain (arthralgia) that may be caused by serum sickness. Notify physician if these symptoms seem to be drug related rather than caused by musculoskeletal injury or if muscle and joint pain are accompanied by allergy-like reactions (fever, rashes, etc.)
Binds to bacterial cell wall, resulting in cell death. Therapeutic Effects: Bactericidal action against susceptible organisms. Spectrum: Active against gram-positive pathogens, including Staphylococci (including methicillin-resistant strains of Staphylococcus aureus), Group A beta-hemolytic streptococci, Streptococcus pneumoniae ...
Be alert for new seizures or increased seizure activity. Document the number, duration, and severity of seizures, and report these findings immediately to the physician. Monitor cardiac symptoms at rest and during exercise, and be alert for signs of severe cardiac insufficiency due to cardiac arrest (cardiovascular collapse).
Examination and Evaluation. Monitor improvements in GI symptoms (decreased nausea and vomiting, increased appetite) to help document whether drug therapy is successful. Assess motor function, and report any extrapyramidal reactions. Common extrapyramidal symptoms include:
Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis at the level of the 30S bacterial ribosome. Low-dose products used in the management of periodontitis inhibit collagenase. Therapeutic Effects: Bacteriostatic action against susceptible bacteria.
Examination and Evaluation. Assess blood pressure periodically, and compare to normal values (see Appendix F). Report a sustained or symptomatic decrease in blood pressure (hypotension) or other cardiac symptoms (palpitations). Watch for signs of increased excitation and hyperactivity in children.
Examination and Evaluation. Assess blood pressure (BP) and compare to normal values (See Appendix F). Report a sustained increase in BP (hypertension). Monitor signs of anemia, including unusual fatigue, shortness of breath with exertion, pallor, and bruising. Notify physician if these signs occur.
Examination and Evaluation. Monitor improvements in GI symptoms (gastritis, heartburn, and so forth) to help determine if drug therapy is successful. Assess dizziness that might affect gait, balance, and other functional activities (See Appendix C).