Lecture 6.2 Antibiotics 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Give one advantage of a semi synthetic drug.
A
Bioavailability is better.
2
Q
Beta lactams all have what structure? What does it look like?
A
Penam.
3
Q
Why is methicillin not often used even though it is better against staph aureus?
A
It had a greater toxicity.
4
Q
What is flucoxacillin pretty much best at?
A
MRSA. Methicillin resistant staph aureus.
5
Q
What are these drugs good for?
Penicillin V/G
Ampicillin
Methicillin
Flucoxacillin
Carbenicillin
A
