MedCram: Antibiotics Explained Clearly
UNDERSTAND THE KEY MEDICATIONS & CONCEPTS FROM ALL THE MAJOR ANTIBIOTIC CLASSES
Includes coverage, efficacy, differences between generations, important side effects, and more for the following classes:
- Penicillins
- Cephalosporins
- Fluoroquinolones
- Macrolides
- Tetracyclines
- Aminoglycosides
- Monobactams and Carbapenems
- Vancomycin
- Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Septra)
- Clindamycin
Upon completion of this continuing medical education activity, participants should be able to:
- Describe each class of antibiotics in a methodical way.
- Identify the key differences between each cephalosporin generation and the types of bacteria they cover.
- Identify the correct mechanism for different antibiotics.
