Antimicrobial Chemotherapy- Spectrum of action Flashcards

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What are the 6 penicillins acting on B-latams?

A

Benzyl penicillin, amoxicillin, co-amoxiclav, flucloxacillin, piperacillin and imipenem

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What does benzyl penicillin act on?

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Gram +ve organisms

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3
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What does amoxicillin act on?

A

Gram +ve organisms

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What does. co-amoxiclav act on?

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B-lactamse producing coliforms

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5
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What does fluroxocillin act on?

A

Staphylococci

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6
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What is piperacillin act on?

A

Gram -ve organisms

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What does imipenem act on?

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Most bacteria

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What do cephalosporins act on?

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Gram -ve organisms through generations

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