Penicillins include-

Natural- Penicillin G, Penicillin V

Penicillase -Resistent- Cloxacillin, Docloxacillin, Methicillin, Nafacillin, Oxacillin

Aminopenicillins- Amoxicillin, Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate, Ampicillin, Ampicillin/Sulbactum, Becampicillin

Extended spectrum- Carbenicilin, Mezlocillin, Piperacillin.Tazobactam sodium, Ticarcillin, Ticarcillin/Potassium clavulanate

Refer Penicillin V Potassium

Hypokalaemia may be hazardous if digitalis is administered concomittantly. Effective combination in high doses with aminoglycosides in psuedononas infection. Probenecid prolongs half-life of carbenicillin.

Penicillins include-

Natural- Penicillin G, Penicillin V

Penicillase -Resistent- Cloxacillin, Docloxacillin, Methicillin, Nafacillin, Oxacillin

Aminopenicillins- Amoxicillin, Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate, Ampicillin, Ampicillin/Sulbactum, Becampicillin

Extended spectrum- Carbenicilin, Mezlocillin, Piperacillin.Tazobactam sodium, Ticarcillin, Ticarcillin/Potassium clavulanate

Refer Penicillin V Potassium

Prolongation of bleeding time in high doses.

Granulocytopenia, phlebitis at site of injection. Hypokalemia.

Known history of penicillin hypersens.

Special precautions:

Except in renal impairment recommended dosages should be reduced.

Admn at less than full dose may permit multipication of resistent strains, especially pseudomonas.

Where renal function is impaired, dose may be reduced.

Monitoring is advised in such cases to ensure that adequate serum antibiotic concentrations are maintained.

Patients with haemorrhagic diasthesis of severe cardiac insufficiency.

Indications:

Lower and upper respiratory infections

Dosage:

382 to 764mg 4 times/day.

Missed dose-

1. If you miss a dose of this medicine take it as soon as possible. This will help to keep a constant amount of medicine in the blood or urine.

2. However, if it is almost time for your next dose skip the next dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.

3. Do not double doses.

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