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What is the main action of cephalosporins?
Which generation of cephalosporins is known for its narrow spectrum?
What is a common side effect associated with cephalosporin use?
Which complication can arise from cephalosporin use?
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What should patients be monitored for when taking cephalosporins to prevent super-infections?
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Study Notes
- Cephalosporins are semisynthetic drugs similar in structure to penicillin, acting as bactericidal agents that disrupt bacterial cell wall synthesis.
- The generations of cephalosporin medications range from narrow-spectrum in the first generation to broad-spectrum in the fourth and fifth generations.
- Examples of medications in each generation include Cefadroxil and Cefazolin in the first generation, Cefuroxime and Cefoxitin in the second generation, and Ceftriaxone and Ceftazidime in the third generation.
- Common side effects of cephalosporins include gastrointestinal disturbances, headache, dizziness, lethargy, with potential complications like nephrotoxicity and paresthesia.
- Super-infections such as C-diff and fungal infections like candidiasis can occur, requiring monitoring for symptoms like persistent watery diarrhea and prompt reporting to healthcare providers for assessment.
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Test your knowledge on cephalosporin antibiotics, which are semisynthetic drugs similar to penicillin and act as bactericidal by interfering with bacterial cell wall synthesis. Learn about the different generations of cephalosporins and their spectrum of activity.
