Antimicrobials

Question 1

Penicillin

Answer 1

Mainly active against streptococci,

Question 2

Amoxicillin

Answer 2

Active against gram Gram negatives

Question 3

4 types of anti microbials

Answer 3

Antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral and antiprotozoal

Question 4

Ways antibacterial are classified

Answer 4

Bactericcidal or bacteriostatic
Brian spectrum or narrow spectrum
The target site
Chemical structure

Question 5

ideal features of antimicrobial agents

Answer 5

Selectively toxic- it needs to be toxic to the bacteria not to the host
Few adverse effects
Whether it can reach the site of infection
Oral or I use
The dose needs to be given infrequently
Does not interfere with other drugs