Natural penicillin's Flashcards
1
Q
List natural penicillin’s?
A
Penicillin G
Penicillin V
2
Q
MOA of natural penicillins
A
Inhibiting cross-linking of peptidoglycans in the cell wall, leading to autolysis and cell death.
3
Q
spectrum of natural penicillin’s
A
Good: Treponem pallidum, streptococci, enterococci
4
Q
Dosage form of Penicillin V?
A
Oral (oral form of Penicillin G)
5
Q
Whats the drug of choice for syphilis, partially neruosyphillis?
A
Penicillin G
6
Q
Is penicillin a good choice for emperic therapy?
A
No, because of resistance