Amoxicillin Flashcards
1
Q
what class of Abx is penicillin
A
beta lactams
2
Q
how does amoxacillin lead to cell lysis
A
inhibit transpeptidase enzymes –> – cross linking of NAMA peptides –> – peptidoglycan c wall formation –> weakened cell wall
3
Q
activity of amoxacillin
A
broad spectrum - bacteriocidal
4
Q
indications for amoxacillin
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- UTI
- RTI
- otitis media
5
Q
contraindication amoxacillin
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penicillin allergy
6
Q
common SEs amoxacillin
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- encephalopathy
- maculopapular rash
7
Q
important interaction amoxacillin
A
warfarin (+INR)
8
Q
amoxacillin mostly excreted via
A
urine
9
Q
px info amoxacillin
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continue FULL course