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Mechanism: Purine nucleoside analog activated by viral thymidine kinase; the triphosphate inhibits herpesvirus DNA polymerase.
On both cards: Common side effects — Nausea; Vomiting; Headache
Only on the Acyclovir card: Used for — Acute herpes zoster (shingles); Initial genital herpes episodes and management of recurrent episodes; Chickenpox (varicella) · Common side effects — Diarrhea; Malaise · Warnings — Hypersensitivity to acyclovir or valacyclovir · Interactions — Probenecid
Mechanism: Interferes with bacterial cell-wall formation, killing susceptible organisms while they are actively multiplying.
On both cards: Common side effects — Nausea; Vomiting
Only on the Amoxicillin card: Used for — Ear, nose and throat infections caused by the specified susceptible beta-lactamase-negative bacteria; Genitourinary infections caused by the specified susceptible beta-lactamase-negative bacteria; Skin and skin-structure infections caused by the specified susceptible beta-lactamase-negative bacteria; Lower respiratory infections caused by the specified susceptible beta-lactamase-negative bacteria · Common side effects — Diarrhea; Rash · Warnings — Anaphylactic reactions; Severe cutaneous adverse reactions; C. difficile-associated diarrhea · Interactions — Probenecid; Oral anticoagulants; Allopurinol
Mechanism: Binds to the bacterial 50S ribosomal subunit and interrupts protein synthesis.
On both cards: Common side effects — Nausea; Vomiting
Only on the Azithromycin card: Used for — Community-acquired pneumonia caused by the specified susceptible bacteria in adults or children aged 6 months and older who are appropriate for oral treatment; Streptococcal pharyngitis or tonsillitis in adults or children aged 2 years and older who cannot use first-line therapy; Acute otitis media caused by the specified susceptible bacteria in children aged 6 months and older; Urethritis or cervicitis caused by the specified susceptible organisms in adults · Common side effects — Diarrhea; Abdominal pain · Warnings — Serious allergic and skin reactions; Hepatotoxicity; QT prolongation / torsades de pointes · Interactions — Nelfinavir; Warfarin
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