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Penicillin Flashcards

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Mechanism of Action

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Cell wall synthesis inhibitor

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Therapeutic uses

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URI, UTI, pneumonia, meningitis, stomach infections, gonorrhea & Syphillis

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Side effects

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Safest antibiotic class
Diarrhea, nausea. Vomiting,
Lowered RBC WBC & Platelet
Allergic: Anaphylaxis, rash

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Contraindications

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Caution: Severe renal disease
Avoid: hypersensitivity to penicllins

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Drug Interactions

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Lowers oral contraceptive efficacy

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Suffix

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Illin

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Prototype drug

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Penicillin G

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Considerations

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Take with food
Monitor for allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) & adverse effects (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea)

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