Penicillins Flashcards
1
Q
Penicillin mechanism of action?
A
Inhibit cell wall synthesis
2
Q
Penicillin examples?
A
Amoxicillin, flucloxacillin or piperacillin. Co-amoxiclav can be made through combination of antibiotics.
3
Q
Penicillin side-effects?
A
Hypersensitivity
Neurotoxicity
4
Q
Penicillin uses?
A
Endocarditis
URTI/pneumonia
Neuro-syphilis