Antimicrobial Agents — Flashcards

What drugs (2) can be used to treat Shingles (Herpes zoster)?_____, Valacyclovir

Acyclovir is converted to acyclovir monophosphate by _____ in virus-infected cells

_____ 300mg weekly starting 1 week before arrival and 4 weeks after return may be used for chemoprophylaxis of malaria

Administration of _____ for Syphilis may lead to the Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction

Which aminoglycosides (3) have activity against _____?Gentamicin; Tobramycin; Amikacin

Aminoglycosides cause the misreading of _____, inhibiting translation and thus protein synthesis

For the treatment of Influenza A and B, the dose of Oseltamivir is?_____ mg, twice a day for 5 days

Treatment of the _____ form of Leprosy includes Rifampin, Dapsone and Clofazimine for 24 months to 5 years (time)

Which two drugs are used in the treatment of acute prostatitis in males?_____

_____ can cause a maculopapillary rash ifgiven in the setting of viral illnesses, such as EBV infectious mononucleosis

Hint: what drugs