Penicillins Flashcards
1
Q
What drug action are penicillins?
A
Bactericidal (kills bacteria)
2
Q
What % of population are allergic to pcn?
A
7-10%
3
Q
What is pcn tx used for?
A
Meningitis, otitis media, pneumonia, respiratory infection, gum & tooth infection, STD (syphillis and gonorrhea
4
Q
What drug is safe for pregnant women?
A
Penicillin
5
Q
What is the AL of pcn?
A
Take on empty stomach
6
Q
Common SE for pcn?
A
Diarrhea
7
Q
What is the generic name for amoxil and polymox
A
Amoxicillin
8
Q
What is the generic name for veetids?
A
Penicillin
9
Q
What is the generic name for omnipen and principen?
A
Ampicillin
10
Q
What are penicillins?
A
Highly effective antibiotics with extremely low toxicity.
