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Pharm-Penicillins
Penicillin
Question | Answer |
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Penicillin -static vs. -cidal | Bactericidal |
Penicillin Toxicity | Low |
Penicillin Allergic Reactions | Possible |
Penicillin Spectrum of Activity | Some are broad, some are narrow |
Penicillin Stability | Varied |
Penicillin Excretion | Renal (some liver) |
Enzyme produced by some bacteria that inactivates penicillin? | Penicillinase |
Penicillinase commonly produced by ________. | Staphylococcus |
Result of the first modification to penicillin was _______. | Penicillin V |
What is the additive that inactivates penicillinase? | Clavulanate potassium |
What makes up Clavamox? | Amoxicillin + Clavulanate potassium |
Is penicillin excreted in its active form? | Yes, when excreted from the liver |
Dosage forms of penicillin: | Amoxicillin, Ampicillin, Penicillin V, Clavamox, Carbenicillin, Cloxacillin, Dicloxacillin, Penicillin G & Ticarcillin. |
Clavamox used to treat: | Pneumonia, Bronchitis, UTIs and skin infections |
Clavamox handling: | Protect from oxygen and light! Packaged in airtight foil packets |
Broad or Narrow: Ampicillin | Broad |
Broad or Narrow: Amoxicillin | Broad |
Broad or Narrow: Clavamox | Broad |
Broad or Narrow: Penicillin V/G | Narrow |
Penicillin Side effects | v/d, nausea, allergic reactions, GI upset |