Antibiotics Affecting Bacterial Cell Wall

Question 0

Ampicillin (Principen) -

broad spectrum penicillin

Answer 0

Therapeutic class- antibacterial
Pharm class- cell wall inhibitor, aminopenicillin
Pregnancy category B
Contraindications- allergy to penicillin drugs
Adverse- rash and diarrhea 
Patient/family-
take on empty stomach with 8oz water
Take around the clock 
Take all meds as prescribed
Report severe/persistent diarrhea with fever
Do not treat diarrhea with OTC products
Report signs of allergy
Report no improvement after a few days

Question 1

Penicillin G

Answer 1

Therapeutic class - antibacterial

Pharm class- cell wall inhibitor, natural penicillin

Pregnancy category B

Contraindications- allergy to penicillin drugs
- heart failure (sodium salt)

Adverse- urticaria and delayed skin reactions

Patient/family-
report signs of allergy 
Report persistent diarrhea with fever
Do not treat diarrhea with OTC products 
Report if infection doesn't improve in few days
Take as prescribed