Drugs 4
Drug Therapeutic Cat.
Penicillin G
Penicillin VK (Pen VK)
Penicillin (Bicillin LA)
Penicillin (Wycillin)
Ampicillin (Omnipen)
Amoxicillin (Amoxil)
Ampicillin-Sulbactim (Unasyn)
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate (Augmentin)
Cefazolin (Ancef)
Cephalexin (Keflex)
Cefoxitin (Mefoxin)
Cefotetan (Cefotan)
Ceftriaxone (Recephin)
Gentamicin (Garamycin)
Tobramycin (Nebcin)
Erythromycin (Emycin, Eryc)
Clarithromycin (Biaxin)
Azithromycin (Zithromax)
Doxycycline (Vibramycin)
Tetracycline (Sumycin)
Trimethroprim-Sulfamethoxasole (Bactrim,
Septra, Tmp-Smx)
Ciprofloxin (Cipro)
Levofloxacin (Levaquin)
Metronidazole (Flagyl)
Furosemide (Lasix)
Acetazolamide (Diamox)
Mannitol (Osmitrol)
Captopril (Capoten)
Indic. for Usage
Penicillins Dental Procedures, Gingivitis, Mild Skin Inf., Strep Throat
Long Acting Penicillins Im Only 12-24 Hr, 2 Wk, Early stages of syphillis
Long Acting Penicillins 2 Hr, 24 Hr
Aminopenicillins Inner Ear, Sinus Inf, Animal/Human bites, skin, respitory tract
infections, Unasyn- primarily used for abdominal & pelvic injuries
1g Cephalosporins War Wound, skin/bone wounds, not including open ab. Wound
1g Cephalosporins Strep Throat, Skin Infection
2g Cephalosporins Open Abdominal Wounds, Wide Spectrum W/ Anaerobes
3g Cephalosporins Bacterial Meningitis, Head Wounds (+CSF), Gonorrhea Infections,
Severe Otitis Media,
Aminoglycosides Loading Dose For Evacuating Patients To Higher Echelon used
ONLY I.V. and Topically, Severe GI, GU infections
Macrolides ALLERGIC TO PENICILLIN ANTIBIOTICS
Tetracyclines Malaria, Anthrax, Prostate Infection
Tetracyclines Acne, Photosensitivity
**Both are used for Chlamydia, Pickettsia (RM disease, Lyme
disease, Mycoplasma pneumonial, Bacillius anthraxis
Sulfa Drugs Inhibit Folic Acid Prodction
Fluoroquinolones Anthrax, Urinary Tract Infection Gonorrhea, Prostate infection, GI
infection, skin, bone, joint, sinus infection
Fluoroquinolones Respiratory/Pnemonia Infection, Sinus Infection
Metronidazole Post-Surgical Infection, Pelvic Inflamitory Disease, GI Infections
Loop Diuretic Edema In Chf, Hypertension
Antihypertensive Diuretic Edema In Chf, Hypertension, Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS)
Osmotic Diuretic Edema In Chf, Hypertension
Ace Inhibitor, Vasodialator, Hypertension, (W/Chf), Renal Pretective Effect In Diabetes Mellitus
Antihypertensive

Enalapril (Vasotec)
Lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril)
Amiloride (Midamor)
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
Chlorpheneramine (Chlor-Trimeton)
Hydroxyzine (Vistaril, Atarax)
Pseudoephedrine (Sudaphed)
Oxymetazolone (Afrin)
Dextromethorphan (Robitussin, Delsyn)
Guaifenesin (Humabid)
Terbutaline (Brethaire)
Albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin)
Calcium Carbonate (Tums)
Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide(Mylanta)
Cimetadine (Tagamet)
Famotadine (Pepcid)
Diphenoxylate & Atropine (Lomotil)
Attapulgite (Kaopectate)
Bismuth Subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol)
Bisacodyl (Dulcolax)
Psyllium (Metamucil, Fiberall)
Promethazine (Phenergan)
Prochlorperazine (Compazine)
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
Dimenhydramine (Dramamine)
Meclizine Bonine (Dramamine Ii)
Vancomycin (Vancocin)
Clindamycin (Cleocin)
Chloramphenicol
Drugs 4
Ace Inhibitor, Vasodialator, Hypertension, (W/Chf), Renal Pretective Effect In Diabetes Mellitus
Antihypertensive
Potassium Sparing Diuretic Edema, Ascites, Hypertension
Antihistamine Allergic Reaction, Allergic Rhinitis, urticaria, motion induced
vertigo, sleep aid.
Decongestants Relieve Nasopharynx Congestionc
Sympathomimetic
Antitussive Persistent, Non-Preductive Cough
Mucolytic, Expectorant Persistent, Non-Productive Cough
Beta-2 Agonist, Bronchodilator Bronchospasm, Asthma, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary
disease), Pneumonia, Bronchitis.
Antacids Neutralizing Stomach Acids
(H2) Antagonist Peptic & Gastric Ulcers, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Antiperistaltic, Antidiarrheal Non-Infectious Diarrhea, Deacreases the mobility of the bowel
Antidiarrheal, Absorbent Agent Non-Infectious Diarrhea, Heartburn, Indigestion
Stimulant Laxitive Short Term Tx Of Constipation, Bowel Evacuation For Procedure
Bulk Forming Laxative Prevention Of Constipation, Hemorrhoids
Antiemetic Nausea & Vomiting Caused By Illness, Motion
Antihistamines Prevention Of Motion Sickness
W/Anticholinergic Properties
Tricyclic Glycopeptide Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), Severe GI
infection, used for Pseudomembranous Colitis
Lincosamide Oral infections, (PO) Periodontal root abscess, (I.V.) open
abdominal wounds, can cause Pseudomembranous Colitis
Dichloracitic acid derivative Can be fatal, Rarely used in the U.S.