Antibiotic Drugs Flashcards
Refers to antibiotic medication administered in great amounts to cause the drug’s level in the blood or other organs to be efficient against certain bacterial infections
Therapeutic
Chemicals that can disrupt normal prenatal development and result in one or more fetal development defects
Teratogens
One of two types of topical antimicrobial agents; a chemical that is administered to nonliving things in order to destroy microorganisms also known as cidal agents
Disinfectant
Any group of bacterial enzymes that catalyze the chemical opening of beta-lactam ring structures in beta-lactam antibiotics
Bata-lactamase
Medicines that do not kill bacteria but rather slow their development
Bacteriostatic Antibiotics
Is one two types of topical antibacterial drugs; a substance that suppresses bacteria growth and reproduction without immediately eliminating them also known as static compounds.
Antiseptic
Being capable of destroying or interfering with the growth of a biological being the most often used phrase to refer to antibacterial medications
Antibiotic
What are the Adverse Effects of Penicillins?
Anaphylaxis, Abdominal Pain, Itching, Rash, Nausea, Vomiting, and Diarrhea
What are the Uses of Penicillins?
Strep, Staph, Gram (+), Enterococcus
What are the types of Penicillins?
Natural penicillins, Penicillinase-resistant penicillins, Aminopenicillins, and Extended-spectrum penicillins