Penicillins and Penicillinase-Resistant Antibiotics

Question 1

Penicillins and Penicillinase-Resistant Antibiotics prototype

Answer 1

Amoxicillin

Question 2

Amoxicillin indications

Answer 2

Treatment of infections caused by susceptible strains of bacteria, post exposure prophylaxis for anthrax, treatment of Helicobacter infections as part of combination therapy.

Question 3

Amoxicillin actions

Answer 3

Inhibits synthesis of the cell wall in susceptible bacteria, causing cell death.

Question 4

Amoxicillin route, onset, peak, duration

Answer 4

Oral, varies, 1 h, 6-8 h

Question 5

Amoxicillin adverse effects

Answer 5

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, glossitis, stomatitis, bone marrow suppression, rash, fever, superinfections, lethargy.