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Penicillin Broad Spectrum, bacteriocidal, use caution in children and older adults due to impaired renal function, most common drug to produce drug induced anaphylaxis Cephalosporins broad spectrum, bacteriocidal, may cause anaphylaxis, has 4 generations Aminoglycosides effective in treating gram negative organisms, systemic infections, and suppressing intestinal bacteria, keep patient well hydrated Aminoglycosides Nephrotoxic and Ototoxic Tetracyclines Broad spectrum, bacteriostatic, used to treat patients with pennicillin allergies, do not give with dairy products Tetracyclines Contraindicated in pregnancy Sulfonamides Broad spectrum, bacteriostatic, used to treat UTI and Otitis Macrolides Broad spectrum, bacteriostatic, more effective in gram positive organisms, can be given to paitnes with renal disease Sulfonamides Contraindicated in late pregnancy, lactation, and children under 2 months Fluroquinolones Effective against gram negative organisms, reduce dosage in renal impairment, used for anthrax.