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--Doctor Of Pharmacy | Aspiring 🏅Clinical Pharmacist | Serving Patients Is The First Priority I Sharing Knowledge to Help👍 HealthCare Professionals ✅ Medical Communications at all Info! Health Writer {Editor. Mentor}

𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗖𝗞 𝗧𝗜𝗣𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗕𝗜𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗦 1. Penicillins - Examples: Penicillin G, Penicillin V, Amoxicillin, Ampicillin - Uses: Gram-positive bacteria (streptococci, staphylococci), some Gram-negative (like Neisseria). - Mnemonic: "Penicillin for Positive People" (works mainly on Gram-positive bacteria). 2. Cephalosporins - Divided into generations: - 1st Gen: Cefazolin, Cephalexin (Gram-positive, skin infections). - 2nd Gen: Cefuroxime, Cefoxitin (more Gram-negative, respiratory infections). - 3rd Gen: Ceftriaxone, Ceftazidime (broad spectrum, including Gram-negative). - 4th Gen: Cefepime (resistant Gram-negative). - 5th Gen: Ceftaroline (covers MRSA). - Mnemonic: "Cephalosporins Go from 1 to 5 with Increasing Gram-Negative Coverage." 3. Macrolides - Examples: Azithromycin, Erythromycin, Clarithromycin. - Uses: Atypical pneumonias, STIs, Gram-positive cocci. - Mnemonic: "ACE" (Azithromycin, Clarithromycin, Erythromycin). 4. Aminoglycosides - Examples: Gentamicin, Tobramycin, Amikacin. - Uses: Severe Gram-negative infections. - Mnemonic: "A Mean GNATS" (Gentamicin, Neomycin, Amikacin, Tobramycin, Streptomycin – all are used for serious Gram-Negative Aerobic infections). 5. Tetracyclines - Examples: Tetracycline, Doxycycline, Minocycline. - Uses: Broad-spectrum – atypicals (chlamydia, mycoplasma), acne, Lyme disease. - Mnemonic: "Cycling for Acne and Atypicals" (Tetracyclines often used for these infections). 6. Fluoroquinolones - Examples: Ciprofloxacin, Levofloxacin, Moxifloxacin. - Uses: Broad spectrum, especially Gram-negative, UTIs, respiratory infections. - Mnemonic: "The 'Flox' Floats through the Fluoroquinolones" (Most names end in "-floxacin"). 7. Sulfonamides - Examples: Sulfamethoxazole (part of TMP-SMX). - Uses: UTIs, pneumocystis pneumonia, some MRSA. - Mnemonic: "Sulfa Stops UTI" (Used often for urinary tract infections). 8. Glycopeptides - Examples: Vancomycin, Teicoplanin. - Uses: Serious Gram-positive infections, including MRSA. - Mnemonic: "Van the Man for MRSA" (Vancomycin is the go-to drug for MRSA infections). 9. Carbapenems - Examples: Imipenem, Meropenem, Ertapenem. - Uses: Broad-spectrum (Gram-positive, Gram-negative, anaerobes), serious infections. - Mnemonic: "Carba Penetrates Everything" (Covers a broad range of bacteria). 10. Oxazolidinones - Examples: Linezolid. - Uses: Resistant Gram-positive bacteria, including MRSA and VRE (vancomycin-resistant enterococcus). - Mnemonic: "Linezolid for the Line of Defense against Resistant Bugs." 11. Metronidazole - Examples: Metronidazole. - Uses: Anaerobic bacteria and protozoal infections. . . I am sharing knowledge to help healthcare professionals. We want to give you a lot of information. For more information, follow our Telegram channel now and get all the information. https://lnkd.in/gAynY7y6

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Muhammad Fahad Younas

Medical Doctor at Hospital Jobs - Healthcare Jobs

1mo

This is an incredibly comprehensive breakdown of antibiotics and their applications - the mnemonics are particularly helpful for quick recall in clinical settings. The organization by drug class with clear examples, uses, and memory aids makes this a valuable reference for healthcare professionals. I especially appreciate how you've highlighted the progression of cephalosporin generations and their expanding coverage - it's a great way to visualize antibiotic evolution. Your focus on practical application through these memory tools shows deep understanding of what clinicians need at point-of-care. The inclusion of newer agents like ceftaroline and linezolid demonstrates awareness of current treatment challenges with resistant organisms. Thanks for sharing this knowledge-packed resource - it's exactly the kind of content that helps elevate clinical practice!

Steve Goldblatt

Retired Cardiologist staying connected

1mo

Thank you nice quick review which helps fellow medical professionals

Thank you for the review. This a great resource

Aline RANOELIARISOA

Médecin hospitalier chez Ministere de la Santé Malagasy

1w

Merci pour le partage.

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Ellen Mensah

Midwife at Ghana Health Service

1mo

Very informative

Cumba Mane

Critical Care Registered Nurse at NHS England

1mo

Thank you for sharing

Very informative. A mine of information. Thank you for sharing!!! 😊

Awesome thank you for this breakdown.

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Aniket Wanjari

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