Pencillin - Week 5 PBL Flashcards

1
Q

How do penicillins work?

A

Prevent bacteria forming a cell wall

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2
Q

What can patients have instead if allergic to penicillins?

A

Macrolides

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3
Q

How do marcolides work?

A

By inhibiting protein synthesis

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4
Q

What side effects are there of penicillins?

A

GI disturbances

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