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1
Q

List of Aminopenicillins`?

A

Amoxicillin

Ampicillin

2
Q

Spectrum of Aminopenicillins

A

Good: Streptococci , enteroccci

3
Q

What is more bioavailabl amoxicillin or ampicillin?

A

Amoxicillin

4
Q

What Aminopenicillin is oral?

A

Amoxicillin

5
Q

What Aminopenillin is IV?

A

Ampicillin

6
Q

What is the drug of choice for susceptible enterococci?

A

Ampicillin

7
Q

Which drugs are often listed as alternative regimen for UTI in pregnancy women?

A

Aminopenillins : Ampicillin and amoxicillin

  • susceptibility testing should be preformed cause of E.coli resistance.
  • Renally cleared and pregnancy category B.
8
Q

When is amoxicillin frequently used?

A

upper respiratory tract infections, streptococcal pharyngitis (strep throat), and otitis media (ear infection)_

9
Q

Can aminopennicillns be used against endocarditis?

A

ampicillins (or other beta lactams) must be combined with aminoglycocisesd –> to achieve bactericidal activity agains enterococci