Natural Penicillins

Question 1

What are the types of Penicillins?

Answer 1

1. Natural Penicillins 2. Penicillinase-Resistant Penicillins 3. Aminopenicillins 4. Extended-Spectrum Penicillins

Question 2

Name the Natural Penicillins

Answer 2

1. penicillin V / Pen VK, Veetids
2. aqueous penicillin G / Pfizerpen
3. procaine penicillin G / Wycillin
4. benzathine penicillin G / Bicillin

Question 3

What should Natural Penicillins be used against?

Answer 3

1. Streptococcus
2. Limited Staphylococcus
3. Clostridium

Question 4

What is the preferred oral Penicillin?

Answer 4

Penicillin V. It is more acid stable in gut than pen G

Question 5

Which Penicillin is preferred for syphilis and how long does it act?

Answer 5

benzathine penicillin G / Bicillin

1-4 weeks