Chloramphenicol

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True or false: Erythromycin should not be given to patients with liver disease due to the risk of cholestatic jaundice.

True (A)

True or false: Aminoglycosides can be administered orally for systemic effects.

False (B)

True or false: Chloramphenicol can be used for all types of infections.

False (B)

True or false: Clarithromycin and Azithromycin have less side effects compared to Erythromycin.

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True or false: Chloramphenicol can only be administered orally.

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True or false: Aminoglycosides can cross the blood-brain barrier.

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True or false: Rifampicin is excreted primarily through the kidneys.

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True or false: Erythromycin can be used as an alternative to penicillin in dentistry for patients with a known penicillin allergy.

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True or false: Gray baby syndrome is a potential adverse effect of Chloramphenicol in premature neonates.

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Flashcards

Erythromycin & Liver Disease

Erythromycin should not be used in patients with liver disease due to the risk of cholestatic jaundice.

Oral Aminoglycosides

Aminoglycosides are not suitable for oral administration for systemic effects.

Chloramphenicol & Broad Spectrum

Chloramphenicol is not a suitable choice for all types of infections.

Clarithromycin/Azithromycin vs Erythromycin

Clarithromycin and Azithromycin generally have fewer side effects than Erythromycin.

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Chloramphenicol Administration

Chloramphenicol can be administered through various routes, not just orally.

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Aminoglycosides & Blood-Brain Barrier

Aminoglycosides do not readily cross the blood-brain barrier.

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Rifampicin Excretion

Rifampicin is primarily excreted through the liver, not the kidneys.

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Erythromycin & Penicillin Allergy

Erythromycin can be a suitable alternative to penicillin in dental procedures for patients with a known penicillin allergy.

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Chloramphenicol & Gray Baby Syndrome

Gray baby syndrome is a potential adverse effect of Chloramphenicol in premature neonates.

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