Excretion of Antibiotics Flashcards
1
Q
How is penicillin excreted?
A
Kidneys.
2
Q
How are cephalosporins excreted?
A
Kidneys.
3
Q
How are glycopeptides excreted?
A
Kidneys.
4
Q
How are macrolides excreted?
A
Through liver and bile.
5
Q
How are aminoglycosides excreted?
A
Urine.
6
Q
How are clindamycin, chloramphenicol and tetracyclines excreted?
A
Through liver and bile.
7
Q
How is metronidazole excreted?
A
Kidneys.
8
Q
How are fluoroquinolones excreted?
A
Kidneys.
9
Q
How is co-trimoxazole (trimethoprim and sulphonamide) excreted?
A
Kidneys.