PharmD,BCPS,BCIDP,MSc in Clin research; ASHP-Infectious Dz Residency,BIDMC(Harvard-affiliated); Abx Stewardship Fellowship; Faculty, KAU,KSA & U of AZ #COVID19
Jul 4, 2019 • 13 tweets • 5 min read
Two oral💊 antibiotics can be used for Pseudomonas aeruginosa👾: Ciprofloxacin (usually preferred) & levofloxacin. Typically, go with the high dose (750mg/dose). #TipsForNewDocs
Beta-lactamase inhibitors (clavulanate,sulbactam,tazobactam) broaden activity spectrum of penicillins for MSSA, anaerobes, & more Gram-negatives (not pseudomonas). Sulbactam can be used for its activity against Acinetobacter baumannii. Clav cause > GI side effects #TipsForNewDocs
May 18, 2019 • 5 tweets • 6 min read
🔥When using references from or practicing in different countries, note some GENERIC drug names might vary (U.S.🇺🇸vs British🇬🇧vs International🌍)
I saw cases clinicians thought they don’t have a drug but it was right there😅
Can you think about more examples👇? Retweet for others
1- Acetaminphen🇺🇸=paracetamol🌍 2- Albuterol🇺🇸=salbutamol🌍 3- Mepiridine🇺🇸=pethidine🌍 4- Adrenaline🇬🇧=epinephrine🇺🇸🌍 5- Glyburide🇺🇸=glibenclamide🌍 6- Glycerin(e)🇺🇸🇬🇧=Glycerol🌍 7- Nitroglycerin🇺🇸=Glyceryl trinitrate🇬🇧 8- Scopalamine🇺🇸=Hyoscine🌍 9- Psyllium🇺🇸=Ispaghula🇬🇧
