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Salus U. Abx Pharm
Penicillins
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Anti-staphylococcal Penicillins | Nafcillin (IV) Dicloxacillin (PO) |
| Extended Spectrum Penicillins | Ampicillin (IV or PO) Amoxicillin (PO) |
| Extended spectrum Anti-pseudomonas penicillins | Ticarcillin (TicarĀ®) (IV) Piperacillin (IV) Mezlocillin (IV) |
| Natural Penicillins Range | Narrow spectrum of activity Penicillinase-sensitive Gram (+) cocci (non-resistant Strep & Staph) |
| Anti-staphylococcal Penicillins Range | Narrow spectrum of activity Gram (+) Penicillinase-resistant *drug of choice for MSSA |
| Extended Spectrum Penicillins Range | Broad spectrum of activity Penicillinase-sensitive (alone) Gram (+) cocci (non-resistant Strep & Staph) High Gram (-) coverage due to amino group |
| Extended spectrum Anti-pseudomonas penicillins Range | Broad spectrum of acitivtiy Penicillinase-sensitive Gram (-) coverage **Pseudomonal coverage |
| ADRs of penicillins: | -Hypersensitivities -Diarrhea -Nephritis |
| Distribution of Penicillin | Poorly distributed to eye, prostate, or meninges (except in meningitis) |
| Natural Penicillins | Penicillin G (IV) Penicillin V (PO) |