Sunday, June 26, 2011

Antibacterial drugs


Drugs in this class
  • Penicillinase (lactamase)-sensitive penicillins
    • Benzylpenicillin (penicillin G, parenteral)
    • Penicillin V (phenoxymethyl penicillin, oral)
  • Penicillinase-resistant penicillins
    • Flucloxacillin
  • Broad-spectrum penicillins
    • Ampicillin
    • Amoxicillin
    • Co-amoxiclav (amoxicillin plus clavulanic acid; Augmentin)
  • Antipseudomonal penicillins
    • Piperacillin (with tazobactam; Tazocin)
    • Ticarcillin (plus clavulanic acid)

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