Pencillin - Week 5 PBL Flashcards
1
Q
How do penicillins work?
A
Prevent bacteria forming a cell wall
2
Q
What can patients have instead if allergic to penicillins?
A
Macrolides
3
Q
How do marcolides work?
A
By inhibiting protein synthesis
4
Q
What side effects are there of penicillins?
A
GI disturbances