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1
Q

List natural penicillin’s?

A

Penicillin G

Penicillin V

2
Q

MOA of natural penicillins

A

Inhibiting cross-linking of peptidoglycans in the cell wall, leading to autolysis and cell death.

3
Q

spectrum of natural penicillin’s

A

Good: Treponem pallidum, streptococci, enterococci

4
Q

Dosage form of Penicillin V?

A

Oral (oral form of Penicillin G)

5
Q

Whats the drug of choice for syphilis, partially neruosyphillis?

A

Penicillin G

6
Q

Is penicillin a good choice for emperic therapy?

A

No, because of resistance