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Amoxicillin Flashcards

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what class of Abx is penicillin

A

beta lactams

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how does amoxacillin lead to cell lysis

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inhibit transpeptidase enzymes –> – cross linking of NAMA peptides –> – peptidoglycan c wall formation –> weakened cell wall

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activity of amoxacillin

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broad spectrum - bacteriocidal

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4
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indications for amoxacillin

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  • UTI
  • RTI
  • otitis media
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5
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contraindication amoxacillin

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penicillin allergy

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common SEs amoxacillin

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  • encephalopathy

- maculopapular rash

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7
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important interaction amoxacillin

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warfarin (+INR)

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8
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amoxacillin mostly excreted via

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urine

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9
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px info amoxacillin

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continue FULL course

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