Prototype Drug Unit 5 & 7- Ampicillin

Question 1

Therapeutic classification

Answer 1

Antibacterial

Question 2

Pharmacologic classification

Answer 2

Cell wall inhibitor aminopenicillin

Question 3

Therapeutic effects and uses

Answer 3

Similar to penicillins but are different because they have a broader spectrum that includes enhanced activity over enterococci

Question 4

Adverse effects

Answer 4

Rash and diarrhea. Anaphylactic response may include cardiovascular collapse; edema of the mouth, tongue, pharynx, and larynx, confusion; seizure; and hallucinations

Question 5

Contraindications/precautions

Answer 5

Don’t give it to people who are allergic to it and monitor people with kidney disease

Question 6

Drug interactions

Answer 6

Decreases the effects of oral contraceptives, Probenecid decreases secretion, Penecillins antagonize aminoglycoside antibiotics and should be taken 2 hours apart. Effects are diminished if taken with chloramphenicol, erythromycin, or tetracyclines

Question 7

Herbal/food interactions

Answer 7

Food decreases absorption= take on empty stomach