Antibiotics Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 groups which inhibit cell wall synthesis?
A
Beta-lactams
Glycopeptides
Cephalosporins
2
Q
What are the 7 types of beta-lactams?
A
Benzylpenicillin Amoxicillin/ampicillin Co-amoxiclav Flucloxacillin Piperacillin Imipenem Meropenem
3
Q
What 2 beta lactams affect gram positive bacteria primarily?
A
Benzylpenicillin
Fluclocaxillan
4
Q
What beta lactam affects meningococci?
A
Benzylpenicillin
5
Q
What beta lactam affects gram negative, enterococci and streptococci?
A
Amoxicillin/Ampicillan
6
Q
What beta lactam can bind to beta-lactamase and works against gram negative and positive bacteria?
A
Co-Amoxiclav
7
Q
What beta lactam can work against a broad spectrum and has extended gram negative cover?
A
Piperacillin
8
Q
What 2 beta lactams are active against most bacteria including anaerobes?
A
Imipenem
Meropenem
