Antibiotics

Question 0

Cefoxitin (mefoxin)

Answer 0

Second generation cephalosporine. Binds to bacterial cell wall, prevent cell wall formation. Bacteriocidal
Availability: 1 gr prowder, however for prophylaxis we need 2gr 30 min before surgery
Contraindication: penicillin allergy

Question 1

Cefazolin (Ancef)

Answer 1

First generation cephalosprine, binds to bacterial cell wall and inhibit cell was synthesis.
Bacteriocidal
Available: 1 gr powder should be mixed with 10 cc fluid
half time: 1 to 2 hours
protein bound: 85%
metabolism: excreted unchanged in unrine

Question 2

Gentamicin

Answer 2

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Question 3

Ampicillin

Answer 3

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