Antibiotics that act on the bacterial cell wall Flashcards
1
Q
what classes of antibiotics work on the cell wall
A
penicillins
cephalosporins
glycopeptides
2
Q
what are examples of penicillins
A
penicillin
flucloxacillin
amoxicillin
3
Q
how are penicillins excreted
A
rapidly via the kidneys
4
Q
what are examples of cephalosporins
A
cefaclor
cefadroxil
cefalexin
5
Q
examples of glycopeptides
A
vancomycin
6
Q
how are cephalosporins excreted
A
via kidneys and urine
7
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