Penicillins Flashcards

1
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Penicillin mechanism of action?

A

Inhibit cell wall synthesis

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Penicillin examples?

A

Amoxicillin, flucloxacillin or piperacillin. Co-amoxiclav can be made through combination of antibiotics.

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Penicillin side-effects?

A

Hypersensitivity
Neurotoxicity

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Penicillin uses?

A

Endocarditis
URTI/pneumonia
Neuro-syphilis

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