Antimicrobial Chemotherapy- Spectrum of action Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 6 penicillins acting on B-latams?
A
Benzyl penicillin, amoxicillin, co-amoxiclav, flucloxacillin, piperacillin and imipenem
2
Q
What does benzyl penicillin act on?
A
Gram +ve organisms
3
Q
What does amoxicillin act on?
A
Gram +ve organisms
4
Q
What does. co-amoxiclav act on?
A
B-lactamse producing coliforms
5
Q
What does fluroxocillin act on?
A
Staphylococci
6
Q
What is piperacillin act on?
A
Gram -ve organisms
7
Q
What does imipenem act on?
A
Most bacteria
8
Q
What do cephalosporins act on?
A
Gram -ve organisms through generations