Extended-Spectrum Penicillins

Question 1

What is the spectrum of activity of Extended-Spectrum Penicillins?

Answer 1

Broad spectrum, Gram+, Gram-, Anaerobic activity

Question 2

Name the Extended-Spectrum Penicillins

Answer 2

1. piperacillin / (Pipracil)
2. piperacillin/tazobactam / (Zoysyn)
3. ticarcillin / (Ticar)
4. ticarcillin/clavulanate / (Timentin)

Question 3

What is another name for the Extended-Spectrum Penicillins?

Answer 3

“anti-pseudomonal”