amoxicillin Flashcards
1
Q
type of drug
A
broad spec ABX
bactericidal
interferes with abcterial wall synthesis
2
Q
s/e with amoxicillin
A
hypersensitivity rxnx - rashes, anaphlaxis
can be fatal
3
Q
Who are at higher risk of anaphylactic rxn with amoxicillin?
A
patients with Hx of atopic allergy
those who develop immediate rash after administration
4
Q
allergy to penicillins, what other allergies
A
allergic to all cephalosporins
other beta lactam ABX
