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==2nd Generation== | ==2nd Generation== | ||
* Intestinal anaerobes (why is agent of choice for colorectal sx) | |||
* Largely displaced by 3rd gen agents | |||
==3rd Generation== | ==3rd Generation== | ||
* Drug of choice for serious infections due to: | |||
** Klebsiella | |||
** Enterobacter | |||
** Proteus | |||
** Haemophilus | |||
* [[Gonorrhea]] | |||
* [[Lyme Disease]] | |||
* [[Meningitis]] (+ vanc and ampicillin) | |||
* Pseudomonas meningitis (+ AG) | |||
==4th Generation== | ==4th Generation== | ||
* Resistant, nosocomial infections | |||
{{Template:Clinically Utilized Antibiotics}} | {{Template:Clinically Utilized Antibiotics}} | ||
Revision as of 20:21, 26 March 2014
1st Generation
- Skin and soft tissue infections (why is agent of choice before gen sx)
- Cross-reactivity of PCN allergy <10%
2nd Generation
- Intestinal anaerobes (why is agent of choice for colorectal sx)
- Largely displaced by 3rd gen agents
3rd Generation
- Drug of choice for serious infections due to:
- Klebsiella
- Enterobacter
- Proteus
- Haemophilus
- Gonorrhea
- Lyme Disease
- Meningitis (+ vanc and ampicillin)
- Pseudomonas meningitis (+ AG)
4th Generation
- Resistant, nosocomial infections
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See Also
Source
Goodman & Gilman's Pharmacology