penicillin Flashcards
The name β-lactam compounds named because of…..
their four-membered lactam ring
Penicillin resistance mechanisms involves…
(1) inactivation of antibiotic by β-lactamase,
(2) modification of target PBPs,
(3) impaired penetration of drug to target PBPs, and (
(4) antibiotic efflux
oral penicillins should be given 1–2 hours before or after a meal except…..
Except for amoxicillin,
Which penicillin antibiotic may be given without regard to meals
Amoxicillin
Should Penicillins be used for viral infections
never
penicillin G can be administered….
intravenously, continuous intravenous infusion
Benzathine penicillin (trade nameDeposilin) and procaine penicillin G f administration route:
intramuscular injection