Aminopenicillins Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 4 Aminopenicillins?
A
- ampicillin / (Polycillin), (Omnipen)
- ampicillin/sulbactam / (Unasyn)
- amoxicillin / (Amoxil)
- amoxicillin/clavulanic acid / (Augmentin)
2
Q
What is the spectrum of activity of Aminopenicillins?
A
Broad spectrum, effective against gram+ and gram_
Not effective against penicillinase producing bacteria
3
Q
What Penicillin is the DOC for an animal and human bites?
A
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid / (Augmentin)
4
Q
What Penicillin should be used for a UTI or Otitis?
A
ampicillin / (Polycillin), (Omnipen)