Antimicrobials – Antibacterials (Penicillins)

Question 1

PENICILLIN V potassium

Answer 1

(beta-lactam antibiotic)

Pen-VK*

Question 2

AMPICILLIN trihydrate

Answer 2

(beta-lactam antibiotic)

Teva-Ampicillin*

Question 3

AMOXICILLIN trihydrate

Answer 3

(beta-lactam antibiotic)

Amoxicillin*

Question 4

AMOXICILLIN trihydrate / CLAVULANIC ACID (clavulanate potassium)

Answer 4

(beta-lactam antibiotic – β-lactamase inhibitor)

Clavulin** (generic for strengths listed under ‘generic’ only)

Question 5

CLOXACILLIN sodium

Answer 5

(beta-lactam antibiotic)

Cloxacillin*

Question 6

PIPERACILLIN sodium / TAZOBACTAM sodium

Answer 6

(beta-lactam antibiotic – β-lactamase inhibitor)

Tazocin* (brand name D/C)