Benzylpenicillin Flashcards
1
Q
classification
A
narrow spectrum antibiotic
2
Q
used to treat
A
infections caused by gram positive cocci
particularly streptococcal
3
Q
clinical
A
IV
due to poor absorption
4
Q
mechanism of aciton
A
binds to penicillin binding proteins in the bacterial cells wall
inhibits the third and last stage of cell wall synthesis
cell lysis mediated by autolysins
5
Q
another name
A
penicillin G
