Antimicrobials – Antibacterials (Penicillins)

Question 1

What are penicillins indicated for?

Answer 1

infections caused by susceptible bacteria in the upper respiratory tract (ie. otitis media), lower respiratory tract (ie. bronchitis), skin, bone, and many other tissues

Question 2

What are penicillins contraindicated in?

Answer 2

patients with hypersensitivity to penicillins

Question 3

penicillin V (1)

Answer 3

beta-lactam

• Pen-VK*

Question 4

Dosage Forms and Strengths

Pen-VK (1)

Answer 4

tabs: 300 mg

Question 5

ampicillin (1)

Answer 5

beta-lactam antibiotic

• Teva-Ampicillin*

Question 6

Dosage Forms and Strengths

Teva-Ampicillin (2)

Answer 6

• caps: 250, 500 mg
• pwd for injection: 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2 g

Question 7

amoxicillin (1)

Answer 7

beta-lactam antibiotic

• Amoxicillin*

Question 8

Dosage Forms and Strengths

Amoxicillin (3)

Answer 8

• caps 250, 500 mg
• chew tab: 250 mg
• susp: 125 mg/5 mL, 250 mg/5mL

Question 9

amoxicillin/clavulanic acid (1)

Answer 9

beta-lactam antibiotic – β-lactamase Inhibitor

• Clavulin**

Question 10

Dosage Forms and Strengths

Clavulin (1)

Answer 10

susp: 125 mg + 31.25 mg/5mL, 200 mg + 28.5 mg/5mL, 250 mg + 62.5 mg/5mL, 400 mg + 57 mg/5mL

(generic not available)

Question 11

Dosage Forms and Strengths

Generic Amoxicillin / Clavulanic Acid (1)

Answer 11

tabs: 250, 500, 875 mg + 125 mg

Question 12

cloxacillin (1)

Answer 12

beta-lactam antibiotic

• Cloxacillin*

Question 13

Dosage Forms and Strengths

Cloxacillin (3)

Answer 13

• caps: 250, 500 mg
• susp: 125 mg/5 mL
• pwd for inj: 0.5, 1, 2, 10 g/vial

Question 14

piperacillin / tazobactam (1)

Answer 14

beta-lactam antibiotic – β-lactamase Inhibitor

• Tazocin* (brand name D/C)

Question 15

Dosage Forms and Strengths

Tazocin (1)

Answer 15

pwd for injection